Walmart plans to close all of its Walmart Express small-format stores in the United States as part of a move to shut 269 stores worldwide. The retail giant said Friday that, after a review of the nearly 11,600 stores in its global portfolio, it aims to close 269 stores, including 154 U.S.
Hy-Vee Inc. has named Mike Agostino, president of Amber Pharmacy/Hy-Vee Pharmacy Solutions, as vice president of pharmacy innovation/business development at Hy-Vee. The food and drug retailer said late Thursday that Agostino will start in the newly created position in the coming weeks.
MinuteClinic has achieved its third straight reaccreditation from The Joint Commission, a national health care evaluation and certifying agency.
Target Corp. is launching its own nail care collection, named Defy & Inspire and comprising 38 shades of nail polish as well as a top coat and base. Each item is priced at $7.49 and will be sold exclusively at Target stores beginning January 17, the company said. Defy & Inspire is the
Real Techniques, a makeup brush brand created by Paris Presents Inc. with makeup artists and YouTube beauty gurus Sam and Nic Chapman, is marking its fifth anniversary by updating its look with bolder colors, sleeker packaging, a modern logo and new products.
CVS Health has entered into new clinical affiliations with leading health care providers in California, Illinois, North Carolina and Michigan.
Gary Kadlec, president of specialty pharmacy Diplomat Pharmacy Inc., has been elected as board chairman for the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE). An independent foundation, the AFPE supports U.S.
Supermarkets continue to use their pharmacy departments to highlight their health and wellness offerings. That includes leading Texas food and drug retailer H-E-B.
Coca-Cola Co. has named pro golf champion Jordan Spieth as a brand ambassador for sports marketing campaigns and other initiatives.
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. this week announced Food and Drug Administration clearance for a pair of new generic drugs, including women’s health and antacid products.
Jelly Belly Candy Co. is entering the organic snack category. The company said Wednesday that it’s introducing Organic Jelly Beans and Organic Fruit Flavored Snacks. The jelly beans are due to hit store shelves this winter, and the fruit-flavored snacks are available now.
Publix Super Markets Inc. announced that chief executive officer Ed Crenshaw will retire and be succeeded by president Todd Jones.
Rite Aid Corp. has begun accepting CareCredit, a health, wellness and personal care credit card, at its more than 4,500 drug stores.
Jean Coutu Group has started off the new year in a new home. The Quebec-based drug store operator has settled into its new headquarters and distribution center in Varennes, Quebec.
Lynn Gust is retiring from his post as president of Kroger Co.’s Fred Meyer Stores division and will be succeeded by Jeff Burt, president of Kroger’s Central division. Kroger said Tuesday that Gust is slated to retire effective Jan. 31. Based in Portland, Ore.
Ten Procter & Gamble fragrance licenses will transfer to Coty Inc. upon regulatory approval and completion of the companies’ merger transaction, Coty has confirmed.
