Dollar General launching a cash-back rewards program
Dollar General is partnering with Ibotta to launch a cash-back rewards program that aims to boost customer loyalty by helping its shoppers get more for their money.
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Kroger’s Our Brands VP Juan De Paoli to speak at PLMA Conference
NEW YORK – PLMA announced Thursday that Juan De Paoli, vice president of Our Brands at the Kroger Co., will take the stage at its annual Meeting & Leadership Conference, March 22-24 in Orlando at the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. De Paoli will speak at a breakfast session on Friday, March 24.
CRN commemorates 50th anniversary in 2023
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association of the dietary supplement and functional food industry, celebrates its 50thanniversary in 2023.
GNC launches PRIME energy drinks
PITTSBURGH – When PRIME Hydration launched at in January 2022 it was an immediate smash hit, helping consumers rehydrate with great taste, bold flavors, and a powerful energy boost to refresh, replenish, and refuel.
Kadenwood announces the acquisition of Probulin
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Kadenwood announced Wednesday the acquisition of Probulin, a globally renowned probiotic and microbiome health brand.
Walgreens reaches $83M opioid settlement with West Virginia
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office reached a settlement with Walgreens for $83 million on Wednesday.
NRF: Holiday sales grew 5.3% to $936.3 billion
WASHINGTON – Retail sales during 2022’s November-December holiday season grew 5.3% over 2021 to $936.3 billion, falling short of the National Retail Federation’s forecast amid continuing inflation and high interest rates, NRF said today.
HDA and the HDA Research Foundation name governance appointments
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) and the HDA Research Foundation today announce the following governance updates. First, HDA appointed two new members to its Executive Committee and Board of Directors: Debbie Weitzman, Chief Executive Officer, Pharmaceutical Segment, Cardinal Health, Inc.
PQA Healthcare Quality IQ program will teach fundamentals of quality
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) has a new program to teach pharmacy and other health professions students the basics of quality measurement and strategies to improve medication safety, adherence and appropriate use.
Diabetes drug is getting harder to find
People across the country who depend on the drug Ozempic for treating Type-2 diabetes and obesity are having a hard time finding it. Ozempic helps manage type 2 diabetes — but can also help people lose weight, contributing to the shortage and leaving diabetics scrambling for other options.
IQVIA Institute issues annual report on Global Use of Medicines 2023
The total spending and global demand for medicines will increase over the next five years to approximately $1.9 trillion by 2027, according to a new report titled Global Use of Medicines 2023 – Outlook through 2027 from the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science. The underlying growth rate of 3-6%
McKesson funds 60 scholarships for pharmacy technicians
While the pandemic exposed many health equity and public health needs in local communities, it also emphasized pharmacies as the most accessible and trusted health care destinations.
Ben Pearlman named director of state government affairs at NACDS
ARLINGTON, Va. – Ben Pearlman, Esq., has joined the staff of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS). He fills the role of director of state government affairs. Most recently, Ben served as senior director of government and public affairs for Shipt, Inc.
Axys brings modern, cloud-based technology to long-term care pharmacy
RedSail Technologies is proud to release a game-changer in the long-term care pharmacy industry. Axys, a cloud-based pharmacy management system, offers the industry a fresh and modern solution utilizing the latest technology available.
Deloitte’s 2023 Retail Outlook: Retail resiliency
It’s been a volatile few years for retailers, and now tides are fluctuating again amid continued financial pressures and a shift in consumer spending toward services that will weigh on retail sales.
Henkel signs agreement with Shell on renewable-based ingredients
ROCKY HILL, Conn. – Henkel and Shell Chemical LP have agreed to a five-year collaboration to replace up to 200,000 tonnes of fossil feedstocks used in the manufacture of surfactants with feedstocks that are based on renewable raw materials.