Circana launches data partnership, audiences for 12 new GM categories
CHICAGO – Circana, formerly NPD and IRI, has launched Circana Lift for Snap Inc., creator of Snapchat.
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NRF reports retail sales increased again in May
WASHINGTON – Retail sales rose again in May as consumers continued to spend despite economic challenges, the National Retail Federation said on Thursday.
Aetna provides $140,000 community investment to Morehouse School of Medicine
Aetna Better Health of Georgia, a CVS Health, announced that Aetna provided a community investment of $140,000 to the Morehouse School of Medicine. The investment will support Morehouse School of Medicine’s Health Equity for All Lives (H.E.A.L.
Registration open for NCPA 2023 Annual Convention
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Registration is now open for the National Community Pharmacists Association’s 2023 Annual Convention, set for Oct. 14–17, in Orlando. NCPA president Hugh Chancy says it’s the premier event for community pharmacy and a can’t-miss meeting.
Eosera launches new product in time for summer
Just in time for days at the beach and in the water, ear care experts, Eosera, launches a new product, Ear Dryer MD—an electric and rechargeable ear drying device with extra tips and a portable carrying case, great to use after swimming or showering. In addition to Ear Dryer MD, Eosera
Cardinal Health to build at-Home Solutions distribution center in South Carolina
Cardinal Health announced Thursday its plans to build a new distribution center in the Greenville, S.C., area, to support its at-Home Solutions business, a market-leading home healthcare medical supplies provider serving people with chronic and serious health conditions in the United States.
Rep. Miller visits Discount Drug Mart
U.S. Rep. Max Miller (R., Ohio) visited Discount Drug Mart’s corporate headquarters and distribution center, and met with Don Boodjeh, the retailer’s CEO, and other company executives.
Kroger posts sales, earnings gains in Q1
Kroger Co.’s first-quarter same-store sales and net earnings beat analysts’ projections, and the company reaffirmed its guidance for the year. Identical store sales, excluding fuel, increased by 3.5% for the quarter, topping analysts’ average forecast of a 3.27% gain.
RedSail Technologies announces integration between Axys and Parata PASS
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – RedSail Technologies, developer of Axys, announced the launch of its integration with Parata PASS, the leading medication adherence packaging solution.
Walgreens partners to increase diversity in cancer research
Walgreens and Freenome have established a multi-year relationship to advance clinical studies of the latter’s blood-based tests for the early detection of cancer.
Kantar reveals annual top 100 valuable brands
Apple retains its crown as the world’s most valuable brand, for the second year in a row, in the Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands Report 2023. The latest ranking shows that the total brand value of the world’s top 100 brands now stands at $6.9 trillion for 2023. Despite a 20% drop
CVS will buy renewable energy
CVS Health will purchase zero-emission, renewable energy from Constellation Energy Corp. equivalent to the annual electricity use of its 147 stores in Michigan.
Circana: Retail spending increased 2% in May
CHICAGO – U.S. retail sales revenue rose 2% in May, according to Circana, which notes that the overall sales figure includes both discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG).
Hy-Vee opens largest store
Hy-Vee Inc. has debuted a reimagined grocery store here, outside Omaha.
HDA presents DIANA Awards
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) honored nine pharmaceutical and consumer product manufacturers with Distribution Industry Awards for Notable Achievements in Healthcare (DIANA Awards) at its 2023 Business and Leadership Conference. The DIANA is one of HDA’s highest honors.
Walgreens partnering to provide free HIV testing
DEERFIELD, Ill. _ Walgreens is teaming up with Greater Than HIV, a public information initiative of KFF, along with health departments and community organizations, to provide free HIV testing and counseling as part of the largest National HIV Testing Day event yet.