Fred’s Inc. CEO Michael Bloom resigns
Fred’s Inc. announced on Friday that chief executive officer Michael Bloom resigned from his post, effective on April 24. He also resigned from his seat on the company’s board.
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Walgreens pilot brings together new approaches
Walgreens is launching a pilot program here that incorporates new approaches to pricing, promotions, product assortment and service offerings to create a new customer experience.
MPG Group adds Bill Bergin, Todd Matherly to team
Market Performance Group LLC (MPG) has hired retail industry veterans Bill Bergin and Todd Matherly to serve as executive vice presidents of the consulting and sales management services company.
Wakefern to host store brand sourcing event
Wakefern Food Corp. plans to host a store brand sourcing event on Thursday, May 17. The one day exclusive supplier program at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison, N.J., will pair potential new vendors with Wakefern buyers and category managers in private, 20-minute meetings.
Albertsons Cos. names Jim Donald president, COO
Albertsons Cos. has tapped retail veteran Jim Donald, former president and chief executive officer of Starbucks, to serve as its new president and chief operating officer.
Sam’s Club taps Jackson for health and wellness post
Sam’s Club has promoted Sean Jackson to the post of senior vice president and general merchandise manager of consumables and health and wellness. He succeeds Jill Turner-Mitchael, who retired from that role at the end of January.
Walgreens adds EnvisionRx’s Rx90 drug plan
Walgreens and EnvisionRx are launching a new prescription drug program called Rx90 that is designed to give patients with chronic conditions more flexibility in getting their maintenance medications.
SheaMoisture launches #BreakTheWalls campaign
Sundial Brands is launching an advertising and social media campaign that aims to “break down the walls” separating ethnic beauty sections from the rest of the beauty department.
P&G to merge 43 beauty brands with Coty
Procter & Gamble Co. has signed a definitive agreement to merge 43 of its beauty care brands with Coty Inc. The companies said Thursday that the $12.
Rite Aid sponsors Skin Cancer Foundation tour
For the eighth consecutive year, Rite Aid Corp. is serving as the presenting sponsor of the Skin Cancer Foundation’s annual Road to Healthy Skin Tour.
ECRM Data names Zannelli senior vice president of sales
SOLON, Ohio – Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing has tapped retail and consumer packaged goods data sales and business development veteran Jennifer Zannelli to serve as senior vice president of sales for ECRM Data.
McKesson ideaShare 2015 kicks off
McKesson Corp.’s ideaShare 2015 is underway this week at the San Diego Convention Center.
NABP to maintain state access to its PMP program
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) will continue to fund access by state prescription monitoring programs to interstate data from its PMP InterConnect program. State PMPs will be able to participate in the program at no cost through June 2018.