FMI highlights SNAP and WIC funding clarity as shutdown continues
Governors in Virginia, California, Illinois, and other states pledge to fund SNAP or WIC programs through November.
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Lilly to buy Adverum Biotechnologies
The acquisition strengthens Lilly’s genetic medicine pipeline and expands its footprint in ophthalmology.
Noah Kahan and Culture Pop Soda partner to celebrate “Refreshingly Real” living
The collaboration highlights authenticity in Kahan’s storytelling and Culture Pop’s soda, made with real fruit juice, herbs, spices, and probiotics.
AAM requests federal injunction to block Connecticut’s unconstitutional drug price law
Generic pharmaceutical trade group steps in to protect patient access to affordable generic drugs.
Kroger Health to host National Rx Drug Take Back Day
Kroger Health, with the support of the Cardinal Health Foundation, has hosted drug take back events across the U.S. since 2018.
Amazon commits to food bank partners through 2028
Amazon is also extending its commitment to continue providing free delivery services through 2028.
resbiotic launches resW postbiotic for perimenopause relief
Unlike traditional hormone-balancing supplements, resW uses heat-treated probiotics (postbiotics) with plant-based adaptogens.
Walmart’s annual Thanksgiving meal: Serving 10 people for less than $4.00 per person
Now until Dec. 25, Walmart’s holiday meals can be shopped with a single click online, or in stores nationwide.
U.S. gummy supplement market surges
Category is projected to more than double to $47.79 billion by 2030, mainly driven by vitamin and adult segments.
Wegmans teams with local law enforcement agencies for Rx drop-off events
The event gives community members the opportunity to remove potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs from their home.
Visory Health and Albertsons Cos. team up
The health tech company adds more than 1,700 Albertsons Cos. pharmacies to its partnership base of over 37,000 locations.
Toys"R"Us opening new flagship stores and seasonal holiday shops
The new Toys"R"Us flagship stores and seasonal holiday shops feature an assortment of the season's most popular brands, from LEGO and Barbie to Hot Wheels, NERF and Paw Patrol.
MPC backs merchants’ call for court to uphold Illinois’ ban on swipe fees on sales tax and tips
The law was originally set to take effect this July but was postponed for one year by the state legislature while the lawsuit is pending.
Rite Aid selling remaining assets
Hilco Global is managing the sale, with bids due by October 31 and an auction possibly on November 6.
Frankford Candy announces executive leadership transition
Stuart Selarnick to move from chief executive officer to chairman of the board; Christopher Munyan named new CEO.
Southeastern Grocers to rebrand as The Winn-Dixie Company, refocus on Florida roots
SEG will exit most markets outside of Florida, selling or transitioning ownership of 32 Winn-Dixie stores and eight Harveys Supermarkets in Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Mississippi.