LeBlanc named merchandising VP for beauty and personal care at CVS
Michelle LeBlanc was appointed Vice President of Merchandising for Beauty, Personal Care and Hispanic Center of Excellence (CoE) by CVS Health.
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NACDS: Initial findings of FTC’s PBM study demand action
National Association of Chain Drug Stores president and CEO Steven Anderson issued the following statement after the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) release today of an interim staff report on the harmful tactics of pharmacy benefit managers (PBM) – the pharmaceutical middlemen: “The FTC’s initial
Store brands set new market share records
Store brands reached all-time highs in both unit and dollar share during the first six months of 2024, compared to the same period a year ago, according to new Circana sales data provided exclusively to PLMA. Unit market share was 22.9% and dollar market share was 20.4%, as of June 16. “These record
Dr. Reddy’s Lopez on optimizing customer service
Tracy Lopez, who is the head of North America customer service and 3 PL operations at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories,spoke with Chain Drug Review about her role and how the company maximizes customer satisfaction. CDR: Can you explain what 3 PL operations is? LOPEZ: It’s third-party logistics.
Revelation Pharma buys Taylors Pharmacy and Key Compounding
Revelation Pharma announced it has acquired Taylors Pharmacy, a thriving nationwide independent pharmacy based in Florida and licensed in over 41 states, and Washington-based Key Compounding Pharmacy, a staple in and around its Federal Way location.
Dollar General announces Dolly Parton home collection
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General announced today the debut of a multi-category kitchen and housewares collection from global icon Dolly Parton.
New AI-powered capabilities from TradeBeyond
HONG KONG – TradeBeyond, retail’s leading provider of supply chain solutions, has announced its latest AI-powered innovation, its PO Line Risk Rating.
Hy-Vee adds PayPal Express Checkout and Venmo to Aisles Online
Hy-Vee, Inc., has announced a new collaboration with PayPal that aims to enhance the shopping experience for Hy-Vee’s online customers. Starting today, PayPal and Venmo payment options will be available to Hy-Vee customers using its Aisles Online platform for grocery pickup and delivery orders.
Economy is in ‘critical moment’ but fed has time to wait on interest rate
WASHINGTON – As inflation continues to ease and the Federal Reserve ponders when to lower interest rates, the nation is in a “critical moment” of waiting to see what will happen next, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today.
NCPA launches powerful new TV ad: “PBM Career Day”
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association today released a new television advertisement as part of its ongoing campaign to push lawmakers to enact pharmacy benefit manager reform, which has bipartisan support in both chambers of Congress.
Coresight Research: Store openings to outpace closings
Retailers are planning to open more stores than they close this year, according to a mid-year tally by Coresight Research. The firm noted on July 4 that planned and announced retail store openings for 2024 total more than 4,200.
Discussing solutions to address drug shortages
HDA recently partnered with The Hill to facilitate a dialogue between government leaders and policy experts on the causes of drug shortages and potential solutions. The event, “Keeping Pharmacy Shelves Filled: Solutions to Address Drug Shortages,” included speakers Rep. Larry Buschon, MD (R-Ind.
CRN challenges NY preliminary injunction decision
Today, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) announced that it has filed its appellate brief in the U.S.
New insights into the daily struggles of dry eye sufferers
VAUGHAN, Ontario – Bausch + Lomb Corp. is sharing results from the company’s inaugural State of Dry Eye survey, which explores dry eye understanding and experiences among American adults.
Video Forum: Sally Lyons Wyatt, Circana
In the second of two installments, Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president and chief advisor for consumer goods and foodservice insights at Circana, talks about the changes that traditional supermarkets need to make to attract and retain younger shoppers.
Walmart Health shopping vacant clinics
According to published reports, Walmart is in the the process of seeking buyers for its vacant health clinics, wrote Fortune magazine. Currently, buildings associated with the defunct Walmart Health division are empty and patients have had to seek care elsewhere.