It doesn't take too long before there's news of yet another massive data security breach. Last month, Network Solutions, an ecommerce company that helps small online retailers process credit card payments, reported a breach that impacted 4,343...

Private label is red hot, but even more interesting than its market share is its marketing...

Research surveys often confirm things we know or point to completely new developments. Two new industry studies — both relating to relationship building — take the middle ground. They don't reveal radical new developments, but instead disclose...

Swine flu's sequel — coupled with other seasonal viruses — is ready to make an appearance...

During the past few years, the growing popularity of local foods has been a boon to both supermarkets and independent farmers. Shoppers view local foods as fresher, and they like having the opportunity to support their local economy. Fun events...

The supermarket industry has employed technology for some big in-store advances over the years. But for every technology that hit a home run, others failed to work or mesh with the store environment...

You might say our Power 50 roster was hit by a case of the seven-year itch...

Accompanying your regular issue of SN this week is a special edition of SN Whole Health: the 2009 Sourcebook. Veteran readers will know it's something we do every year. Inside, you'll find our own version of SN's Power 50, called the Fit 25...

Whole Foods Market announced that its private labels will bear a seal certifying that they do not, for the most part, contain genetically modified organisms...

It seems that no matter how many years go by, independent retailers still get second-class treatment from many in this industry...