Rite Aid sues DOJ to stop opioid lawsuit
Rite Aid has reportedly filed a lawsuit to stop the U.S. Department of Justice from proceeding with a lawsuit against the company over its alleged involvement in nation’s opioid crisis.
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American Greetings spreads joy and cheer at Grand Central Terminal Holiday Fair
As the holiday spirit fills the halls of the historic Grand Central Terminal in New York City, AmericanGreetings.com is proud to help kick off the season of kindness and joy as the presenting sponsor of the 2023 Grand Central Terminal Holiday Fair for the second consecutive year.
Pharmacy technician membership organization launches
Today, The Pharmacy Technician Society℠(TPTS), a national membership organization exclusively dedicated to further elevating pharmacy technician roles in patient care and recognizing their significant contributions to healthcare, launched its operations.
NACDS takes “Nourish My Health” message to Capitol Hill
WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, November 15, National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) president and CEO Steven Anderson; NACDS senior vice president of Health and Wellness Strategy and Policy Sara Roszak; and NACDS director of Congressional Relations Whitney Jones; met with U.S.
Walgreens stores to close for Thanksgiving holiday
DEERFIELD, Ill. – On Thanksgiving Day, most Walgreens locations will be closed. Nearly all 700 Walgreens 24-hour locations will remain open on Thanksgiving to help meet the healthcare needs of our customers.
Walmart tops estimates for earnings, revenue
Walmart today topped estimates for its fiscal third-quarter earnings on strong grocery sales and the gains in its e-commerce business. The retailer posted net income of $453 million, or 17 cents a share, in the 13 weeks to October 27. That compares to a $1.
Greeting Card Association names Andy Meehan new board president
DENVER, Colo. – The Greeting Card Association (GCA) announced the appointment of Andy Meehan, Consultant to Designer Greetings, as its new president, succeeding Amy McAnarney of Hallmark, Inc., who served as President from 2021 to 2023.
PLMA releases Gen Z Consumer Research Report
NEW YORK – More than half of Gen Z grocery shoppers “always/frequently” choose a place to shop due to its store brands, according to new PLMA consumer research report, called “Gen Z Loves Store Brands: America’s Youngest Consumers Speak Out on Grocery Shopping, Stores and Brands.
Crown Laboratories named to Newsweek’s 1000 Excellence Index
Crown Laboratories announced it has achieved a rank of 804 on Newsweek’s 1000 Excellence Index. The 2024 Newsweek 1000 Excellence Index is the result of a collaboration with the Best Practice Institute, a leadership development and benchmark research company.
CHPA Educational Foundation announces 2023 U.S. Self-Care Marketing Award winners
PHILADELPHIA – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association Educational Foundation (CHPAEF) held its 8th Annual Gala last night at The Bellevue Hotel here. The widely attended event brought together more than 350 attendees from 93 companies across the self-care industry.
HDA Research Foundation announces the 2023 Karen J. Ribler Supply Chain Scholars
The HDA Research Foundation announced four recipients of the Karen J. Ribler Scholarship at its Fifteenth Annual CEO Roundtable Fundraiser here.
NACDS praises house panel’s passage of more PBM reforms
NACDS president and CEO Steven Anderson issued the following statement today upon the successful markup and bipartisan passage of additional PBM reform bills by the Health Subcommittee of the U.S.
Walgreens: Staying mindful of respiratory illness ahead of the holidays
With many Americans planning to resume travel and in-person gatherings for the holidays this year, we may see a spike in cases of respiratory illnesses following the Thanksgiving holiday and as we move further into the winter season. Walgreens continues to track activity across our flu and COVID-19.
$20 Zach Bryan tickets courtesy of Bud Light
NEW YORK– Bud Light announces today its partnership with country singer/songwriter, Zach Bryan, as the brand continues its expansion into country music. To launch the partnership, Zach Bryan will headline the brand’s concert event taking place Super Bowl LVIII weekend.
Loblaw’s profits rise as grocery, drug store sales continue to climb
Loblaw Cos. announced today its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended October 7, 2023. The company delivered another quarter of strong operational and financial results as it continued to execute on retail excellence.
PLMA 2023: 5 trends from the exhibit floor
PLMA’s 2023 Private Label Trade Show was a phenomenal success. A record 1,685 exhibitors showcased the hottest new products, flavors, packaging, ingre More than 13,000 exhibitors, retailers and other visitors experienced the excitement of the largest event for store brands in North America.