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NRF issues statement on final overtime rule

NRF issues statement on final overtime rule

WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from Executive Vice President of Government Relations David French after the Department of Labor’s (DOL) final overtime rule was released. Originally proposed in Sept. 2023, the rule will increase — in two steps —

Johnson joins CRN as director, education and events

Johnson joins CRN as director, education and events

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announces that Sauda Johnson has joined the organization’s membership team as its new director, education and events. Johnson comes to CRN with experience in coordinating

Federal Court in NY recognizes CRN has ‘standing’ to sue in age restriction case

Federal Court in NY recognizes CRN has ‘standing’ to sue in age restriction case

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announced today that a federal judge in New York State’s age restriction law case ruled that the association has standing to sue on behalf of its

Community pharmacists press for PBM reform during packed fly-in

Community pharmacists press for PBM reform during packed fly-in

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – On April 17 and 18, hundreds of independent community pharmacists came to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to participate in the National Community Pharmacists Association’s Congressional Pharmacy Fly-In. The fly-in is an annual event, and this year’s took place at a time

Kroger, Albertsons agree to divest more stores

Kroger, Albertsons agree to divest more stores

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. said Monday that they are planning to divest more stores in an effort to satisfy regulators and move their merger plans forward. The companies now intend to sell 579 stores under a revised deal with C&S Wholesale Grocers.

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RETAIL NEWS

Rite Aid delays major bankruptcy hearing

NEW YORK — According to published reports in Seeking Alpha, Rite Aid has postponed a key court hearing related to its reorganization plan, noting that it requires additional time to include creditor agreements in its legal documents. “We need a little bit more time,” Bloomberg News reported,

Hy-Vee to acquire Strack & Van Til chain

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — Today, Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that it is in the process of acquiring the Strack & Van Til Food Market chain (also known as Indiana Grocery Group, LLC), which has store locations throughout Northwest Indiana. “As our company continues to expand

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SUPPLIER NEWS

SnapSlide introduces revolutionary child-resistant cap

SCRANTON, Pa. – SnapSlide, a packaging innovations company dedicated to making it easier for consumers to access, use, and store pharmaceutical products, has introduced a line of no-torque, child-resistant caps that is the market’s first adaptive packaging solution. SnapSlide’s ergonomic design features a patented, sliding,

Q-tips Cotton Swabs’ new and improved look

NEW YORK — With over 100 years of providing high-quality care, being a leader in cotton swabs, and an innovator in beauty, Q-tips has officially revamped their packaging to more modern graphics highlighting their superior value.  Q-tips cotton swabs are soft, but strong and durable for

Dulcolax teams with Jeannie Mai

NEW YORK — Dulcolax has partnered with Emmy Award-winning celebrity Jeannie Mai to speak candidly with her fans and followers about the importance of a predictable and effective morning bathroom routine. Mai gave nod to occasional constipation, an often-taboo topic, and shared why she prioritized

Dr. Scholl’s partners with gold medal gymnast Gabby Douglas

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Dr. Scholl’s, the most trusted brand in foot care, announced today an exciting partnership with history-making, three-time gold medalist Gabby Douglas, to share her secrets for keeping her feet in competition-ready shape. This collaboration aims to educate on the importance of proper foot

Camber launches generic Toviaz

PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Camber Pharmaceuticals has introduced fesoterodine fumarate extended-release tablets. According to the Cleveland Clinic, approximately 33 million Americans struggle with overactive bladders, impacting about 30% of adult males and 40% of adult females nationwide. Fesoterodine fumarate extended-release tablets are indicated for the treatment of

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