Vitamin Shoppe appoints Mock executive VP and CMMO
Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. announced that David Mock, who has served as a consultant to the company since January 2018, has joined as executive vice president – chief merchandising and marketing officer.
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Kroger rolls out new online delivery service
Kroger Co. is launching an e-commerce platform called Kroger Ship, which allows consumers to shop online for nonperishable grocery products and other consumables, and have them shipped to their doorsteps. Shipping is free for orders of $35 or more, and $4.99 for smaller orders.
The Little Clinic earns gold seal of approval for retail health care
The Little Clinic, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. and a key cornerstone of Kroger Health’s nationwide health care assets, announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Retail Health Care.
CVS Pharmacy debuts new ScriptPath system in California
CVS Pharmacy is debuting its new ScriptPath Prescription Label and Prescription Overview in its 1,160 CVS Pharmacy locations in California this week.
M&M’s reports Crunchy Mint as winning flavor
Earlier this year, M&M’S launched three brand-new, limited-edition flavors with its second Flavor Vote campaign: Crunchy Espresso, Crunchy Raspberry and Crunchy Mint.
Dollar General names two technology executives
Dollar General Corp. has made two changes to its information technology team, naming a chief technology officer and a chief information security office. Julie Elmore has joined the company as vice president and chief technology officer.
Western Union expands network at Albertsons stores
The Western Union Company is strengthening its presence across the U.S., after signing a deal with Albertsons Cos. The agreement will enable consumer access to international and domestic money transfer and money order services, as well as bill payment services at Albertsons Cos.
Hy-Vee opens first HealthMarket location
Hy-Vee Inc. has opened its first HealthMarket here, a concept store envisioned as a one-stop shop for consumers looking to lead a healthy, more natural lifestyle.
Nestlé Waters names Yumi Clevenger-Lee as VP and CMO
Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) announced that Yumi Clevenger-Lee has been named vice president and chief marketing officer, effective August 1. Clevenger-Lee is a seasoned and visionary marketer with a history of taking a consumer-centric approach toward developing products and campaigns.
RRD awarded new marketing services agreement with Sobeys
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. (RRD) announced a major new agreement with Sobeys, one of Canada’s largest retailers and a leading grocer.
Amgen breaks ground on next-generation biomanufacturing plant
Amgen announced the groundbreaking of its new next-generation biomanufacturing plant that will be constructed at its West Greenwich, R.I. campus. The new plant is the first-of-its-kind in the U.S.
Patrick Carroll named group VP and CMO at Walgreens
Walgreens announced that Patrick Carroll, who had been serving as chief medical officer for its Healthcare Clinic businesses since joining the company in 2014, has taken on a new role as group vice president, healthcare services and clinical programs.
McKesson names Tyler president and COO
McKesson Corp. today named Brian Tyler president and chief operating officer, effective August 2. In his new role, Tyler will report to John Hammergren, chairman and chief executive officer, and will become a member of the executive committee. McKesson also announced the departure of U.S.
Nestlé opening new U.S. headquarters in Virginia
Today Nestlé is celebrating the grand opening of its new U.S. headquarters in Arlington, Virginia through a ribbon-cutting ceremony and culinary festival — the Nestlé Good Life Fest. The celebration will convene Nestlé leadership and employees, elected officials and community members.
Pfizer report looks at consumers and preventative health care measures
A new report based on research by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and sponsored by Pfizer Vaccines assesses why, despite the evidence supporting the medical and cost-saving benefits of preventative health care measures, consumers regularly choose not to adopt them.
Sanofi ships first flu vaccines for 2018-2019 season
SWIFTWATER, Pa. – Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccine division of Sanofi has shipped the first of its nearly 70 million flu vaccine doses to health care providers for the upcoming flu season.