Foulkes elected to Costco board
ISSAQUAH, Wash. – Costco Wholesale Corp. announced the election of Helena Foulkes to its board of directors. Foulkes is a former CVS Pharmacy president with more than 25 years of experience at the pharmacy retailer.
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Hy-Vee opens independent infusion clinic in Chicago
Grocery retailer Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today the grand opening of its newest Hy-Vee Health infusion clinic, located at 1 East Erie Street, Suite 640 in Chicago. This is the second Hy-Vee Health infusion clinic to open and the first to open in the Chicago area. The infusion clinic is referral-based
Wellness Day at Walmart rings in school year
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – More than 4,600 Walmart pharmacies will host Wellness Day events on August 16, offering opportunities for families to prioritize their health ahead of a new school year with free screenings and affordable immunizations.
Albertsons unveils latest enhancement to Sincerely Health platform
Albertsons Cos. offers the latest digital enhancement to its Sincerely Health platform, a nutrition insights tool that measures grocery purchases based on the serving recommendations of USDA’s MyPlate guidance.
Walmart posts gains in 2Q sales and profits
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart today posted fiscal second quarter sales and profits that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations and raised its fiscal 2024 outlook to reflect management’s optimism in the company’s continued ability to attract customers to its stores and digital platforms.
Walmart International’s Judith McKenna to retire
Walmart International president and CEO Judith McKenna is retiring after 27 years with the company. Kath McLay will become the president and CEO of Walmart International, and Chris Nicholas will take McLay’s place as president and CEO of Sam’s Club U.S.
HRG updates and rebrands its merchandising and pricing program
HRG has updated and rebranded its merchandising and pricing program, from TEMPS™ Category Manager to IN.store™ Category Management Tools.
WE panel examines women’s health and wellness gap
Despite the fact that females comprise 80% to 90% of customers in the retail marketplace, many of their needs are unmet regarding their health and wellness. That was a key point made during a panel discussion presented by WE at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ Total Store Expo. Now in
Aldi to buy 400 stores from Southeastern Grocers
Aldi today announced it has agreed to acquire Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations from Southeastern Grocers, as the Jacksonville, Fla.-based retailer continues to divest supermarket assets.
Upsher-Smith launches famotidine for oral suspension
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. – Upsher-Smith has announced the recent launch of famotidine for oral suspension, USP. The famotidine oral suspension market had U.S. sales of approximately $73 million for the 12 months ending June 2023 according to IQVIA.
Walgreens unveils new vaccination and testing offerings
Walgreens is offering in-store vouchers and off-site vaccination clinics through its employer vaccination program, and is rolling out a low-cost, 2 results in 1 test for flu and COVID-19 this fall respiratory virus season.
Natrol and Ashley Tisdale team up to launch back on track giveaway
Americans lose on average 15.5 hours of sleep during the summer months (about 10 minutes of sleep per night). As the year shifts from the leisurely pace of summer to the more hectic days of fall, it’s time to be intentional about resetting our routine to get our sleep back on
Total Store Expo Product Showcase winners announced
SAN DIEGO – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has named the winners of the 2023 Total Store Expo Product Showcase.
Taro Pharmaceuticals expands OTC product portfolio
Taro Pharmaceutical USA announces the expansion of its growing FeverAll children’s fever brand with a new liquid oral acetaminophen suspension format.