The Emerson Group to hold Industry Day 2023 on October 11th
The Emerson Group announced Monday that this year’s highly anticipated Industry Day is scheduled for October 11, 2023, from 9 am to 5 pm EST.
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NCPA Survey: Chain pharmacy closures an opportunity and a threat for independents
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Nearby independent community pharmacies largely anticipate being able to help major chain pharmacy patients left scrambling by closed stores or cut hours, though low reimbursements from pharmacy benefit managers and other contracting issues may make it difficult to do so.
Albertsons Cos. Pharmacies now offering new vaccine services for RSV
More than 1,700 Albertsons Cos.
CVS pharmacies in Kansas City unaffected by strike threat
CVS pharmacies here were unaffected Wednesday by a threatened pharmacist walkout. The threat was reported by USA Today, which also had a story about a pharmacist walkout in the area over the weekend.
NACDS teams to launch Nourish My Health campaign
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) – along with leading health organizations the American Cancer Society, the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the American Heart Association, and the Food is Medicine Institute at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy
Costco’s 4Q results beat estimates
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported financial results for its 17-week fourth quarter and 53-week fiscal year ended September 3 that featured continued growth but at a slower pace.
Nearly six in 10 warehouse leaders plan to deploy RFID by 2028
Zebra Technologies Corporation has released the findings of its 2023 Global Warehousing Study which confirmed 58% of warehouse decision-makers plan to deploy radio frequency identification (RFID) technology by 2028 which will help increase inventory visibility and reduce out-of-stocks.
Walgreens gets AAHP Integrative Medicine Retailer Award
The American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (AAHP) named Walgreens as the 2023 recipient of its Integrative Medicine Retailer Award. Accepting the award on behalf of Walgreens was Michael Wolf, senior director/divisional merchandise manager for O-T-C drugs, during a September 20 reception.
Pitney Bowes data points to strong holiday season
Consumer data released today by Pitney Bowes suggest that shoppers will buy more online this holiday season than they did last year. The firm’s BOXpoll finds that just 20% of shoppers say they expect to spend less online this year. Nearly a third of consumers plan to shop online more in 2023
Hy-Vee Pharmacies now offering updated COVID vaccines
Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that the new, updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2023-2024 season are now available at Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations across the Midwest. At this time, Hy-Vee is offering the updated COVID-19 vaccines to individuals ages 12+.
Kinney Drugs to celebrate 120th birthday in all stores
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Kinney Drugs, a 100% employee-owned community pharmacy chain in New York and Vermont, invites members of the public to attend its 120th Birthday Celebration from 10AM to 2PM in all locations. CELEBRATION WILL INCLUDE: FREE birthday treats – 12PM until gone.
DG extends partnership with Save the Children
Goodlettsville, Tennessee – Dollar General has awarded Save the Children with the Company’s Because Kindness Matters Award and announces a $1.
NRF: Retail crime costs surpass $112 billion
WASHINGTON – An “unprecedented” level of theft cost retailers more than $112 billion when taken as a percentage of total sales in 2022, according to a survey released today by the National Retail Federation.
Bausch + Lomb launches LUMIFY EYE ILLUMINATIONS in U.S.
Bausch + Lomb Corp. announced the U.S. launch of LUMIFY EYE ILLUMINATIONS, a new line of hypoallergenic specialty eye care products scientifically developed to cleanse, nourish and brighten the sensitive eye area.
NRF Foundation announces The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2024
The NRF Foundation today released the names of six retail executives who will be celebrated as “The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2024” at the NRF Foundation Honors event in New York in January.