Target launches Store Companion, GenAI tool for employees
Target has announced plans to roll out Store Companion, a new generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tool.
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Walmart and Agritask collaborate on agriculture technology initiative
In collaboration with Walmart Global Tech’s Sparkubate, Walmart will work with Agritask to pilot a technology solution program that is geared to enable sourcing managers to make more well-informed decisions on seasonal fruit crop yields such as cherries and blackberries.
PCMA issues statement NYT article
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) President and CEO JC Scott issued the following statement on today’s article in The New York Times. “Today’s article from The New York Times fundamentally misconstrues the critical value of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
NACDS issues statement on NYT PBM article
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The New York Times published a major article today described as “the first article in a series about how pharmacy benefit managers prioritize their interests, often at the expense of patients, employers and taxpayers.
Biosimilars Council applauds FDA for updated biological draft guidance
The Biosimilars Council has applauded the FDA for updated draft guidance regarding switching studies intended to support a demonstration that a biological product is interchangeable with a reference product.
Abbott and NACHC fund eight health centers in 2024 initiative
Abbott and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) have announced the Innovation Incubator initiative.
Stingray study shows 20.3% average sales lift through audio advertising
MONTREAL – Stingray has announced its 100th matched panel test study, showcasing a 20.3% average sales lift for consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands through in-store audio advertising.
KISS Products debuts partnership with Olympian Suni Lee
KISS Products has debuted their partnership with 2020 Olympic all-around gymnastics champion, Suni Lee, naming her a brand ambassador for the new KISS Salon X-tend LED Soft Gel System.
Dollar General names Tony Rogers SVP, CMO
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General has named Tony Rogers as senior vice president, chief marketing officer. Rogers has served as chief marketing officer at Walmart and chief marketing officer at Signet Jewelers.
Walgreens honors vets, active-duty military on Independence Day
To express gratitude for an incredibly significant part of American history and to honor those who have served – and continue to serve – our country, Walgreens is offering an Independence Day weekend discount to all veterans, active-duty military personnel and their immediate family members.
Technological innovations reshaping the health care supply chain
Almost every industry is exploring the groundbreaking potential of new technologies involving automation, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), and the healthcare supply chain is no exception.
May retail sales reveal early signs of spending stabilization
In May 2024, U.S. retail sales, including both discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG), changed very little compared to last year’s performance.
Kroger’s Q1 earnings beat expectations
Kroger Co. posted first-quarter earnings that topped expectations.
Upsher-Smith receives Distribution Industry Award for Notable Achievement in Healthcare
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. – Upsher-Smith was awarded a Distribution Industry Award for Notable Achievement in Healthcare (DIANA Award) for “Best Overall Manufacturer, Branded Pharmaceuticals, Sales less than $300M” at the HDA Business and Leadership Conference earlier this month.
CoolerX data study shows surge in popular snack prices
CHICAGO – CoolerX (formerly Cooler Screens) has released a research report based on U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics data, examining the pricing trends of key snack items (yogurt, ice cream, chocolate chip cookies, and potato chips) in an average U.S. city from January 2022 to March 2024.