Category Archives: Blogs
Appreciating Local Labors
I grew up in the Hudson Valley region of New York, and I make it a point to enjoy all the area has to … Continue reading
Finding the right mix
Suddenly, JCPenney is back in vogue. The company, who trials and tribulations have been well documented over the last year, has become the darling … Continue reading
Serve… and Protect
So, this guy walks into a supermarket…! Sounds like the beginning of a joke, doesn’t it? Only this time it’s deadly serious—or could have … Continue reading
How CVS Won My Loyalty
On any given day my kitchen table is guaranteed to be cluttered with coupons. Store coupons to no less than three different stores, manufacturer … Continue reading
Getting your guard up
Prop 37, which would have required mandatory labeling of products containing GMOs may have voted down by California voters last November, but one look … Continue reading
Food, glorious food!
I walk a half-mile from my house in suburban New Jersey to the train each morning and then three blocks from Penn Station to … Continue reading
No Sugar, No Problem
Several weeks ago, while getting my morning coffee, I was handed an informational flyer along with my cup of joe. When I sadly realized … Continue reading
Kosher Customer Service
This weekend I drove up to New England to visit one of my closest girl friends. During our travels we ventured into a Shaw’s … Continue reading
Still Making it in America
I’ve been wondering lately, when exactly did the term “Made in America” become obsolete? Contrary to some opinions, it hasn’t. In fact, American made … Continue reading
Like a Virgin?
A few years ago when visiting Italy I went to a wine and olive oil tasting at castle in Tuscany. Now I am not … Continue reading
“Caution” is the Word
What’s the pulse of the housewares industry? After spending four days in blustery Chicago with just about everyone in the industry, the word that … Continue reading
Price Chopper Calling
A few days ago the phone rang and imagine my surprise when my caller ID showed someone from Price Chopper was ringing me. Turns … Continue reading
Pick a finger!
JCPenney – or JCP as they now preferred to be called – recently sent me a $10.00 coupon for being a “valued customer.” I … Continue reading
Chobani SoHo Inspires Versatility
Just before Nemo took Manhattan, I was able to make good on an invitation to visit Chobani SoHo. The rain had yet to turn … Continue reading
Hangin’ with Heineken
I recently had the privilege of attending the HEINEKEN USA (HUSA) National Distributor Conference (NDC). I had been to the event last year, so … Continue reading
Investing in food
If you’re wondering where the next crop of entrepreneurs, or in this case eater-preneurs, is being grown for the food industry, you might want … Continue reading
Quick Thinkin’… in the Dark
Sometimes it is important to make chicken salad out of chicken….. That is what Kraft Foods pulled off during the Super Bowl, specifically when … Continue reading
A time and place for technology
Some of my colleagues have used this space to extol the virtues of technology and how consumers use it. They, as well as many … Continue reading
Observations from FMI Mid-Winter
At the FMI Mid-Winter conference in Scottsdale. Some interesting observations. First, while much of the country struggles with way-below freezing temperatures you can’t beat … Continue reading
Here comes the future – are you ready?
It’s no secret that for years the biggest trends impacting the grocery channel have typically originated in food service. If you were wondering what’s … Continue reading
Cloudy 1984/2020 Vision
For our January cover story Grocery Headquarters asked a panel of industry experts for their views on what the supermarket industry will look like … Continue reading
The Big Cheese of Service
Two weeks ago I found myself standing in the cheese section of the Mariano’s Fresh Food Market in Arlington Heights, Ill. We were in … Continue reading
How to turn Cerberus’ Supervalu deal into an Acme of an acquisition
Earlier this week Minneapolis-based Supervalu sold five of its leading supermarket banners – Acme Markets in Philadelphia and Mid-Atlantic region, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco in Chicago … Continue reading
Excitment is in the air
Can an opening of a new store really get consumers excited? The answer is yes and a great example is what is happening in … Continue reading
