Meijer to open Independence Market in Clarkston this April
New neighborhood market will prioritize value, convenience and local products.
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Cardinal Health accelerating the use of AI in digital and commercial technologies
The company began building a foundation for automation and AI and in 2021, the company formed an AI Center of Excellence to identify promising use cases for the application of AI technologies, and to test whether potential solutions deliver anticipated results.
Retailers are catching a wave
A flood of new beauty brands hitting shelves could result in a wave of incremental sales for retailers.
Albertsons issues statement regarding the Albertsons-Kroger litigation
“Kroger’s weak claims are a deliberate tactic to distract from its own ongoing executive leadership issues; blatant and recurring failures to carry out its contractual obligations under the Merger Agreement."
NACDS to honor and celebrate Jim and Karen Whitman at the 2025 NACDS Annual Meeting
"Board of Directors Dinner” on Tuesday, April 29 will feature a tribute to Jim’s legacy of industry dedication and relationship-building.
National Rosacea Society introduces updated Rosacea Treatment Algorithms
Rosacea Treatment Algorithms are intended to provide a comprehensive summary of therapeutic options for each phenotype of the disease.
SKITTLES POP’D debuts with a Twist – fans must sign a contract
The campaign embraces the brand’s signature whimsical spirit, turning a simple product launch into an interactive experience.
Kroger files legal response, brings counterclaims against Albertsons
As detailed in the court filing, while Kroger was working diligently to seek regulatory approval and close the merger, Albertsons was engaging in a secret and misguided campaign, together with C&S Wholesale Grocers.
Haleon names Nathalie Gerschtein as president, North America
She succeeds Lisa Paley, effective May 1.
Walmart partners with JPMorgan expedite payments for online sellers
Embedded finance solutions, such as those provided by JPMorgan in this partnership, have gained traction as businesses seek integrated financial services to optimize transactions.
NRF, RILA warn USTR shipping proposal will raise prices
Over 30 industry groups submitted comments opposing the proposed remedies in the Section 301 investigation. They cited a study that found the measures would lead to higher costs across multiple sectors, including retail.
Whittington, Garrison, and Campbell: Challenges with judging and interpreting a drug’s launch price
A new publication suggests that decision makers take both a product lifetime view and a broader societal perspective when judging and rewarding value creation.
Novo Nordisk expands Wegovy $499-per-month offering to additional cash-paying patients
The Wegovy savings offer is good for all dose strengths of Wegovy.
CVS Rx Report: A tech-enabled pharmacy experience offers convenient care
The report found that digital tools play an important role in enhancing the patient experience but patients and pharmacy teams also value personal interactions.
FDA drug approvals dip 15.44% in 2024, but smaller pharma leads innovation
Despite the decrease, the landscape of pharmaceutical transformation still remains vibrant.
iRomaScents brings fragrance shopping into the 21st century
“We are going to change the way people shop for fragrances,” says company cofounder and chief executive officer Avner Gal.
