Louisiana tops Walgreens Flu Index list for November
It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week and Walgreens has released the November report for the Walgreens Flu Index reminding people that now is as good of a time to get their annual flu shot.
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Nielsen announces 2019 Breakthrough Innovation winners
Nielsen Global Connect released its highly anticipated Top 25 Breakthrough Innovation winners for 2019. For close to a decade, this list has been the gold standard in recognizing innovation and global success within the consumer packaged goods (CPG) space.
Thanksgiving weekend spending up 16%
Americans shopped in record numbers over this year’s Thankgiving holiday weekend, the National Retail Federation reported on Tuesday. A survey conducted for the NRF by Prosper Insights & Analytics found that a record 189.6 million U.S.
KIND Snacks reaches highest sales within 48-hour period on Amazon
Amazon’s Prime Day 2019 marked a milestone for KIND Healthy Snacks (KIND). Over the two-day shopping period, KIND garnered the highest sales of Amazon’s food category within 48 hours, according to leading eCommerce performance analytics platform Profitero.
Rite Aid Foundation gives over $2 million to charities
This Giving Tuesday, The Rite Aid Foundation is spreading gratitude across the nation by awarding nearly $2.1 million to partner charities through its Full of Thanks Holiday Program.
Sundial founder Dennis assumes new role
Sundial Brands’ founder Richelieu Dennis said he is transitioning from his roles as chair and chief executive officer of the company to establish and lead Sundial’s new Social Mission Board, as well as focus on his new entrepreneurial ventures.
SDM expands medical cannabis online platform
Shoppers Drug Mart has expanded its online platform for the sale of medical cannabis to include Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island (PEI), New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Labrador, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia.
Meijer promotes holiday spirit with in-store caroling
Meijer is offering customers a special holiday treat this weekend and next with performances from local school choirs and music groups, adding extra cheer to the holiday shopping experience.
ACHC launches mail order pharmacy accreditation service
As economic concerns continue to mount for pharmacies, many providers are looking for ways to reduce expenses while expanding services to meet customer needs. Some organizations are turning to mail order pharmacy services as a solution.
CVS Health encourages people to get flu shot during National Influenza Vaccination Week
Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) indicate that seasonal flu activity is increasing week over week, with cases reported in nearly all states. As National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec.
L’Oréal USA announces call For applications for 2020 for Women In Science Fellowship Program
L’Oréal USA announced Monday the opening of the application period of the 2020 L’Oréal USA For Women in Science program, the U.S. component of the L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards program.
CVS installs time delay safes in all its North Carolina Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy announced Monday that it has completed the rollout of time delay safes in all of its 375 CVS Pharmacy locations in North Carolina, including pharmacies located in Target stores.
Shoppers Drug Mart and SilverCloud Health team
Shoppers Drug Mart announced a partnership with SilverCloud Health, a global leader in digital mental health solutions.
Eos Products names new VP of marketing for North America
Eos Products announced the appointment of Jane Ko as vice president of North America marketing.
FDA clarifies position on CBD products
Cannabis stocks took a hit on Tuesday, after the Food and Drug Administration issued new guidance on CBD. In a revised consumer update released on Monday, the FDA emphasized that it’s currently illegal to market CBD by adding it to a food or labeling it as a dietary supplement. The agency said it
