Sears closing another 40 stores early next year
Sears, which owns Kmart alongside its flagship retail brand, announced this week that 40 more Kmart and Sears stores will close in the near future.
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Piping Rock ranked as leading Long Island workplace
Piping Rock Health Products, manufacturer of Nature’s Truth vitamins and supplements and top-selling aromatherapy products, has been voted one of Long Island’s top workplaces.
Consumers taking charge of their own health says IRI study
Eating organic food, using natural home remedies, taking vitamins and disinfecting homes are just a few ways in which consumers are taking control of their own health and getting a handle on rising health care costs, according to an IRI report.
Gillette launches SkinGuard for sensitive skin
This week, Gillette launched the SkinGuard razor, its latest product innovation with new technology that addresses the unmet needs of men who suffer from skin sensitivity and are seeking a razor designed to stop irritation.
Retail sales ban expected on flavored e-cigarettes
Seeking to curb vaping by minors, the Food and Drug Administration is banning retail sales of most flavored e-cigarettes.
Research shows consumers adopting tech-driven purchasing habits
Citi Retail Services (CRS) announced the results of its third-annual nationwide study on evolving consumer shopping trends during the holiday season. The survey of 1,000 U.S.
Hy-Vee is honoring the vets with a number of programs
This November, Hy-Vee is encouraging customers to join its Hy-Vee Homefront initiative for the sixth consecutive year in honor of our nation’s veterans.
Genoa Healthcare opens 14 new locations in past two months
Over the past two months, Genoa Healthcare has opened 14 pharmacies across the country. It’s unique model of pharmacy has been brought to communities in: Laredo, Texas Grants Pass, Ore. Hannibal, Ore. Lufkin, Texas Weslaco, Texas Toledo, Ohio Valley Cottage, N.Y. Biddeford, Maine St.
Publix named one of Fortune’s best workplaces in retail
LAKELAND, Fla. – Publix Super Markets has once again been named one of the Best Workplaces in Retail by Fortune, moving up to No. 2 from the No. 3 spot in 2017.
Walgreens to hire 5,000 veterans over next 5 years
Walgreens and Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) today announced a new initiative that aims to provide career and educational opportunities for 5,000 U.S. veterans over the next five years.
Ahold Delhaize names Selma Postma as Peapod president
Ahold Delhaize has appointed Selma Postma as president of Peapod, effective January 1. Postma joins Peapod after a career of almost two decades at Albert Heijn. Since 2014, she was general manager of Albert Heijn Online, where she helped to accelerate online sales to more than 20% annually.
Dr. Fraser to Receive 2018 Excellence in Patient Care Award at NACDS Foundation Dinner
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation announced that Dr.
The Relief Products to debut in The Vitamin Shoppes nationwide
The Relief Products, a pioneer in creating homeopathic remedies for chronic and acute conditions, announces The Vitamin Shoppe as its newest retail partner. The Relief Products will debut PinkEye Relief and Stye Relief in over 700 stores nationwide in late 2018.
Cardinal Health reports Q1 results for fiscal year 2019
Cardinal Health reported first quarter fiscal year 2019 revenues of $35.2 billion, an increase of 8%. The company also reported growth in GAAP operating earnings of 211% to $816 million and a decrease in non-GAAP operating earnings of 11% to $542 million.
NACDS briefs membership on industry-specific election dynamics
In a memo to NACDS chain and associate members today, NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson, described detailed results of the 2018 Congressional elections from a pharmacy-specific perspective.
Mother, daughter team unveil new hair removal products
In 1991, Sue Ismiel whipped up her first batch of Nad’s in her kitchen as a mother determined to find a gentle hair removal solution for her young daughter. In doing so, she created the original Nad’s Hair Removal Gel, which changed everything. Nad’s, which Ismiel named after one of her daughters,