CNBC/NRF partner on retail data report
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation (NRF) and CNBC announced the launch of their new monthly “CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor,” powered by Affinity Solutions, and the release of October 2023 retail sales data.
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NACDS 90th Anniversary Celebration
The industry will soon come together to recognize the National Association of Chain Drug Stores for its myriad contributions to retailing and health care over the past nine decades.
PLMA announces 2023 Salute to Excellence award winners
Sweet potato pancake mix from Giant Eagle, cauliflower-crust pizza from Albertsons and potstickers from Amazon are among PLMA’s 2023 Salute to Excellence award winners for store brand innovation.
Walgreens making changes in leadership
Walgreens Boots Alliance is once again making leadership changes and trimming its corporate staff. In yet another round of layoffs, 267 corporate level workers will lose their jobs, representing 5% of the company’s total corporate workforce, according to a memo obtained by Crain’s Chicago Business.
WBA sells shares of Cencora for $674 million of initial proceeds
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced that it has sold shares of Cencora, Inc.
5 ways Walgreens supports those living with diabetes
November is Diabetes Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to a chronic health condition that impacts more than 37 million Americans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Amazon expands Amazon Fresh grocery delivery and pickup to all customers
Amazon announced it is making grocery delivery and free pickup available to all customers in all U.S. cities and towns where Amazon Fresh is available for Prime members.
FDA approves drug for chronic weight management
The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Eli Lilly’s blockbuster drug tirzepatide for weight loss, paving the way for even wider use of the treatment in the U.S.
Verifique drug testing kits launch at Walgreens nationwide
Veriteque USA, Inc., the manufacturer of Verifique powered by SwabTek at home drug testing kits, announced Wednesday that it has expanded nationwide distribution to Walgreens.
NACDS lauds strong, bipartisan Senate Finance Committee vote
National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) president and CEO Steven Anderson released the following statement Wednesday after a U.S.
Pharmacy professionals uniting to launch The Pharmacy Guild
WASHINGTON – An alliance of influential online communities with a combined social media following of more than 300,000 individuals is teaming up to support the launch of a new worker empowerment project called The Pharmacy Guild.
PCMA issues statement on Senate Finance Committee vote
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) issued the following statement on today’s vote in the Senate Finance Committee to advance legislation impacting the Medicare Part D program and pharmacy benefit companies, or PBMs, that threatens to undermine the successful Part D program.
RedSail Technologies achieves certification
RedSail Technologies announced PioneerRx, QS/1, and PowerLine have earned certified status by HITRUST for information security.
CVS Health Foundation to increase access to mental health services for adolescents
CVS Health Foundation has announced it has awarded $3 million in grants over five years to advance mental health equity to Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County in Florida, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute in Texas and the Rosecrance Foundation in Chicago.
