Video Forum: Kathleen McLaughlin, Walmart
Kathleen McLaughlin, executive vice president and chief sustainability officer at Walmart, tells this week’s Video Forum about the retailer’s commitment to being a regenerative company.
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Massive untapped potential for in-store retail media according to new eMarketer data
CHICAGO – CoolerX (formerly Cooler Screens), the technology company powering the in-store retail media and merchandising revolution, today emphasized brand-new data from eMarketer underscoring the significant growth opportunities for in-store retail media advertising.
Moderna gets FDA approval for RSV vaccine mRESVIA
Moderna announced Friday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved mRESVIA (mRNA-1345), an mRNA respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, to protect adults aged 60 years and older from lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV infection.
Costco turns in strong third quarter performance
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported net sales of $57.39 billion for its fiscal third quarter, up 9.1% over the prior year quarter. Net sales for the 36-week year-to-date period increased 7%, to $171.44 billion.
NACDS engages in Food as Medicine Strategy Summit
NACDS participated on May 30 in a panel discussion hosted by thINc360 – The Healthcare Innovation Congress, which focused on how pharmacies and other healthcare stakeholders can help broaden the impact of food is medicine programs through technology, partnerships, and evidence-based interventions.
Hy-Vee dietitians to offer 2,000 free omega-3 index screenings in June
Hy-Vee, Inc. announced today that it will provide 2,000 free omega-3 index screenings during June at select Hy-Vee stores throughout its eight-state region as a part of Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to the body as they support a healthy heart and brain.
FMI teams on cybersecurity, threat assessment
WASHINGTON – FMI, The Food Industry Association, is partnering with an organization that monitors and helps address cybersecurity and other threats. FMI is one of three trade groups joining forces with the Food and Agriculture Information Sharing and Analysis Center (Food and Ag-ISAC).
Upcoming NCPA items for pharmacy teams in June
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce these upcoming events for pharmacists and pharmacy team members: May 31 – Registration deadline for NCPA’s CORE leadership and business development program.
AAM submits comments to HHS and FTC on the impact of GPOs and wholesalers on access to generic drugs
The Association for Accessible Medicines, the leading trade association for generic and biosimilar manufacturers, today submitted comments to the U.S.
Dollar General’s first quarter results top forecasts
Dollar General Corp. cited an increase in customer traffic and market share gains in posting financial results for its first quarter that surpassed analysts’ forecasts. Net sales for the 13 weeks to May 3 increased 6.1% to $9.9 billion. Same-store sales were up 2.
Scripta Insights appoints David Kershaw as CTO
BOSTON – Scripta Insights, the Rx Navigation company that guides self-insured employers, health plans and their members to prescription savings, announced today that David Kershaw has joined its executive leadership team as Chief Technology Officer.
Biosimilars Council calls for better regulatory pathways for critical medicines
The Biosimilars Council, a division of the Association for Accessible Medicines, the leading trade association for generic and biosimilar manufacturers, published a new position paper outlining the benefits of updating the existing Food and Drug Administration regulatory process for biosimilar medic
Kroger Health’s Nourishing Change Conference to target the future of health and wellbeing
Kroger Health announced its Nourishing Change Conference, which will take place beginning on the evening of Monday, July 15 through Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Hard Rock Casino in Cincinnati.
Dollar Tree acquires rights to 99 Cents Only Stores
Dollar Tree Inc. today said it has acquired the designation rights to 170 leases of 99 Cents Only Stores in four states: Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas.
Y-Brush’s Sonic Toothbrush delivers complete brushing in only 20 seconds
PARIS – Y-Brush (Y-Brush.com), a trailblazer in dental care technology, is helping change how America brushes its teeth with its groundbreaking line of sonic toothbrushes, designed to make oral hygiene more effective and efficient.