Boots managing director Sebastian James to leave post
LONDON – Walgreens Boots Alliance confirms that the Managing Director of Boots, Sebastian James, has given notice to leave the company to pursue a new role in the healthcare sector.
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HRG announces new IT leadership
Steve Hill has been promoted to IT manager at Hamacher Resource Group (HRG). Hill has been with HRG since 2019 and was elevated to PC development/technical analyst lead last year. In Hill’s new role, HRG’s software developers and network teams will report to him, as well as IT interns. He will be
Aurigene to partner with Edity Therapeutics in cell therapy
Aurigene’s parent company, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, has recently made a strategic investment in Edity and will provide discovery services in cell therapy to the company.
CDR, MMR event honors top retailers
Chain Drug Review (CDR) and Mass Market Retailers (MMR) presented their 2023 “Retailer of the Year” awards last week in New York City. The event, held at The Harmonie Club, drew retailer and supplier executives from across the food, drug and mass channels.
Rite Aid bankruptcy plan approved
Last week a U.S. bankruptcy judge approved Rite Aid’s restructuring plan, allowing the pharmacy chain to trim down its debt by $2 billion and give control to a group of lenders. U.S.
The Weather Company and OFF launch mosquito forecast
The Weather Company and its flagship consumer brand, The Weather Channel, has announced its partnership with OFF! to bring local mosquito forecasts to The Weather Channel app. Launched in the U.S.
Meijer celebrates its 90th anniversary
Family-owned retailer Meijer is celebrating its 90th anniversary with more than 500 Meijer supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, express locations, and distribution and manufacturing facilities throughout six Midwest states operated by more than 70,000 team members.
Video Forum: Sally Lyons Wyatt, Circana, Part 1
Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president and chief advisor for consumer goods and foodservice insights at Circana, tells this week’s Video Forum about the state of American consumers in an inflationary environment.
Meijer doubles milk discount for SNAP participants
Retailer Meijer is doubling down on the milk discount it offers to SNAP program participants (up to 40% off any brand or size of skim or skim milk) in an ongoing effort to expand access to healthy foods and beverages.
Walmart sells telehealth platform MeMD
Health technology startup Fabric has acquired Walmart’s telehealth assets as the retailer exits its health care delivery business. Fabric, which offers patient intake, care navigation and telehealth services, said it purchased Walmart’s MeMD for an undisclosed amount.
Pricer signs agreement for Pricer Plaza with tier 1 retailer
A large Tier 1 North American grocery retailer has signed an agreement with Pricer’s partner JRTech Solutions for the cloud-based platform Pricer Plaza, which allows for in-store automation and communication.
Novo Nordisk to build a facility in Clayton, NC
Novo Nordisk will invest $4.1 billion to build a second fill and finishing manufacturing facility in Clayton, North Carolina. The move will help the company grow its ability to produce current and future injectable treatments for people with obesity and other serious chronic diseases.
Walgreens and TradeBeyond enhance sourcing practices
SAN DIEGO – Supply chain management solution provider TradeBeyond said Friday that Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Global Sourcing has selected its industry-leading multi-enterprise platform to optimize and standardize the company’s operations across its retail brands and to leverage more innovative
Court rejects plan to shield Sacklers in Purdue opioid deal
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would have shielded members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids but also would have provided billions of dollars to combat the opioid epidemic.
Publix Pharmacy is now connecting customers with a virtual care service
Publix customers now have access to a virtual care service powered by WellSync. By filling out an online health questionnaire, customers can seek medical care from a licensed provider with no appointment needed and from the comfort of their home.
Dr. Reddy’s to acquire Nicotinell from Haleon
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has announced that its subsidiary Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories SA will acquire Haleon’s global portfolio of consumer healthcare brands in the Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) category outside of the United States through purchase of shares of Northstar Switzerland SARL.