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Making the most of the 2023 Total Store Expo
The NACDS Total Store Expo is deservedly one of the most highly anticipated events on the retail industry’s calendar. Whether you’re a retailer, supplier or industry enthusiast, attending TSE offers valuable opportunities to connect, learn and grow. It is a big event, with a lot going on.
Target names Lisa Roath chief marketing officer
Target Corp. has promoted Lisa Roath to the position of executive vice president and chief marketing officer.
Deloitte: Back-to-school spending declines amid inflation
Today, Deloitte released the results of its 2023 Back-to-School survey, which examines consumers’ spending intent amid persistent inflation and shifting priorities as high prices take a toll on parents ahead of the upcoming back-to-school season.
Aurobindo receives FDA approval for sevelamer hydrochloride tablets
Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application sevelamer hydrochloride tablets 400mg and 800mg.
WBA appoints Tom Polen to board of directors
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) announced on Wednesday the appointment of Tom Polen to the company’s board of directors.
CVS Caremark and GoodRx launch Caremark Cost Saver
CVS Caremark and GoodRx announced the launch of Caremark Cost Saver to help lower pharmacy out-of-pocket drug costs for CVS Caremark clients’ members.
Aurobindo receives FDA approval for ramelteon tablets
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application ramelteon tablets, 8mg.
SNAP households reduced food and discretionary retail spending
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), historically known as food stamps, has undergone recent changes, including the end of COVID relief benefits across the U.S. in March. The final elimination of extra SNAP benefits nationwide in March reduced food and beverage aid by $23B annually.
The Hershey Co. recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”
The Hershey Co. has received a 100 percent score on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) and is recognized as a DEI Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.
Brookshire Grocery Co. sells pharmacy business to Walgreens
TYLER, Texas – Brookshire Grocery Co. announced an agreement were Walgreens will acquire BGC’s 120 pharmacies in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, which includes pharmacy customer prescription files and related pharmacy inventory.
New digital Rx data shows CVS, Amazon among leaders in user experience elements
A new report from Corporate Insight identifies digital pharmacies from Amazon and CVS as among the leaders in key user experience categories.
KISS Products launches limited edition Marilyn Monroe collection
KISS Products has unveiled its latest limited-edition collection in collaboration with The Marilyn Monroe Estate. The KISS Marilyn Monroe limited-edition collection includes six KISS Nails and six KISS Lashes that are inspired by the glamour of Hollywood’s most famous movie star.
HDA to host Traceability Seminar in August
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) will host its annual Traceability Seminar two months early, on August 29–31, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
Walgreens announces myW Days shopping event
Walgreens has announced a new weeklong shopping event, myW Days, which will take place July 23-29 for myWalgreens members. The event will offer unprecedented rewards and savings on all purchases in-store, online and in the Walgreens app.
Private brand sales rose 8.2% in first half of the year
For the first half of 2023, store brands continued to post record sales and share as they have for the past 18 months. The success of store brands at the checkout includes outdistancing national brands in two key metrics. Store brand dollar sales across all U.S. retail outlets increased 8.2%, vs. a