Kroger selects two new Ocado sites
Kroger Co. and Ocado said Tuesday that their next two customer fulfillment centers will be located in central Florida and in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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Rite Aid and GNC extend partnership
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid Corp. and GNC announced Tuesday an agreement which extends their partnership through 2022. Rite Aid and GNC have had an exclusive partnership in the chain drug channel since December 1998.
NACDS, NCPA applaud letter to Azar
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) have praised a bipartisan Senate letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar.
QS/1 partnership offers compliant patient communications
QS/1 is partnering with Digital Pharmacist, Inc. to offer secure, HIPAA compliant methods of patient communication through a variety of platforms.
DIR fee reform issues highlight NACDS Regional
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ campaign-style approach to the issues crucial for pharmacy value and viability dominated this month’s opening session of the 2019 NACDS Regional Chain Conference.
Rite Aid stock split approved
Last month Rite Aid Corp. announced that its board of directors has approved a reverse stock split of the company’s common stock. The reverse stock split is intended to enable Rite Aid to regain full compliance with the New York Stock Exchange listing rules.
Hy-Vee partners to help bring awareness to childhood obesity
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Minnesota Timberwolves, in partnership with Hy-Vee and MATTER, announced the launch of a new initiative that will increase awareness of childhood obesity and educate families on simple steps to make healthy meal choices.
2019’s hottest toys and games on display at Toy Fair New York
This morning, the 116th North American International Toy Fair opened its doors at the Jacob K.
Mattel wins “Toy Of The Year” award at Toy Fair
Mattel made headlines this weekend as Jurassic World Dinosaur action figures received the highly coveted Toy of the Year (T.O.T.Y.) award in the Action Figure category.
CVS Health to present at SVB Leerink Global Healthcare Conference
CVS Health announced that Eva Boratto, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will be speaking to investors at the SVB Leerink Global Healthcare Conference on February 28, 2019, at approximately 9:30 a.m. est.
Mars celebrates recognition on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For List
Great Place to Work and Fortune have recognized Mars, Inc. as a Great Place to Work for the seventh year in a row. The list is based on survey responses representing more than 4.3 million employees, with respondents rating their workplace culture on 60-plus elements of the workplace.
Fisher-Price re-launches Rescue Heroes brand
Fisher-Price will re-launch Rescue Heroes, a preschool toy line featuring action figures that honor real life heroes who work together to combat disasters whenever or wherever they happen. The product line will be available exclusively at Walmart stores nationwide and at Walmart.
Schnucks regional specialty pharmacy earns URAC accreditation
ST. LOUIS – Schnuck Markets announced this week that its regional specialty pharmacy, located in Maryland Heights, Mo., earned URAC accreditation. URAC is the independent leader in promoting healthcare quality through accreditation, certification, and measurement.
LEGO to launch plethora of products at Toy Fair
NEW YORK – Building on momentum from 2018 and the recent nationwide premiere of “The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part,” LEGO Systems, Inc.
Crayola infuses sprinkles, sparkle and safari into its 2019 holiday line-up
Cayola will unveil a new line-up of toys at the 2019 American International Toy Fair on February 16 – 19, 2019, in New York City (Booth #765). This year’s line-up leans into DIY art-inspired activities and builds upon popular fan-favorites – with new twists.