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Walgreens and TradeBeyond enhance sourcing practices

Walgreens and TradeBeyond enhance sourcing practices

SAN DIEGO – Supply chain management solution provider TradeBeyond said Friday that Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Global Sourcing has selected its industry-leading multi-enterprise platform to optimize and standardize the company’s operations across its retail brands and to leverage more innovative and agile sourcing practices.  The TradeBeyond

Court rejects plan to shield Sacklers in Purdue opioid deal

Court rejects plan to shield Sacklers in Purdue opioid deal

WASHINGTON  — The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would have shielded members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids but also would have provided billions of dollars to combat the opioid

Publix Pharmacy is now connecting customers with a virtual care service

Publix Pharmacy is now connecting customers with a virtual care service

LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix customers now have access to a virtual care service powered by WellSync. By filling out an online health questionnaire, customers can seek medical care from a licensed provider with no appointment needed and from the comfort of their home. “Publix Pharmacy

Dr. Reddy’s to acquire Nicotinell from Haleon

Dr. Reddy’s to acquire Nicotinell from Haleon

INDIA — Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has announced that its subsidiary Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories SA will acquire Haleon’s global portfolio of consumer healthcare brands in the Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) category outside of the United States through purchase of shares of Northstar Switzerland SARL. The portfolio

NACDS honors Men’s Health Month

NACDS honors Men’s Health Month

ARLINGTON, VA – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) honored the annual observance of Men’s Health Month in June by showcasing NACDS member pharmacies’ efforts throughout the month and every day to advance men’s health and to encourage men and boys to be

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RETAIL NEWS

Pricer signs agreement for Pricer Plaza with tier 1 retailer

STOCKHOLM — A large Tier 1 North American grocery retailer has signed an agreement with Pricer’s partner JRTech Solutions for the cloud-based platform Pricer Plaza, which allows for in-store automation and communication. The rollout of Pricer Plaza and electronic shelf labels within the initial 50 stores

Target announces leadership appointments

MINNEAPOLIS — Target has named Christina Hennington, currently chief growth officer, as chief strategy and growth officer. Rick Gomez, currently chief food, essentials and beauty officer, has been appointed chief commercial officer, overseeing Target’s merchandising business. Both appointments are effective July 7. Lisa Roath, Target’s

Amazon Prime Day slated for July

SEATTLE — Amazon has announced their annual saving event, Prime Day, will take place July 16 at 12:01 a.m. PDT through July 17. Prime members get exclusive access to millions of deals releasing as often as every five minutes across more than 35 categories including

Walgreens saves millions of dollars with Zebra Technologies’ solutions

LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill.  — Zebra Technologies Corp. announced Monday that the Walgreens Boots Alliance has optimized its operations with Zebra Workcloud Actionable Intelligence software to save millions of dollars by enhancing operational compliance and the company’s ability to identify and combat shrink. Walgreens, a Chicago-based international pharmacy retailer,

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SUPPLIER NEWS

Novo Nordisk to build a facility in Clayton, NC

DENMARK — Novo Nordisk will invest $4.1 billion to build a second fill and finishing manufacturing facility in Clayton, North Carolina. The move will help the company grow its ability to produce current and future injectable treatments for people with obesity and other serious chronic

Kenvue releases inaugural healthy lives mission report

SKILLMAN, N.J. — Kenvue Inc. has released its first-ever Healthy Lives Mission Report and shared how the Company advanced the well-being of both people and planet in 2023. “We recognize that human health is inseparably linked to environmental health and our commitment to everyday care

Advil and Major League Pickleball announce multi-year partnership

NEW YORK — Major League Pickleball by Margaritaville (MLP) and Advil have announced Advil as the Exclusive and Official Pain Reliever of MLP in a multi-year partnership agreement. Under the agreement, Advil will serve as the title sponsor of the Advil Targeted Relief MLP Mid-Season

Boston Celtics World Champions visit Gillette’s World Shaving Headquarters

BOSTON — Today Gillette hosted Boston Celtics stars and World Champions Derrick White, Al Horford and Payton Pritchard at the Company’s World Shaving Headquarters to honor the team’s record–breaking 18th World Championship title with a ‘championship shave’ celebration and $75,000 in charitable donations. While at Gillette,

First Quality and Cradles to Crayons team again to fight diaper need

GREAT NECK, N.Y.  — Cradles to Crayons, a national nonprofit focused on ending clothing insecurity, and baby care manufacturer First Quality Baby Products, LLC. are celebrating three years of partnership. Since 2021, the organizations have worked together to address diaper need, providing more than 20

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