The Vitamin Shoppe names Leite new CEO
Vitamin Shoppe Inc. announced that it has appointed Sharon Leite as chief executive officer, effective August 27. She will also become a member of the board of directors.
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Rite Aid looks at telehealth kiosks in move with InTouch Health
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.– InTouch Health, a leading enterprise telehealth platform and Rite Aid Corp., have announced that they have signed a letter of intent to explore new ways to connect patients with health care providers and expand access to care.
The changing face of back-to-school shopping
Ordering everyday goods online and having them delivered to your doorstep has become a norm in many American households.
Nestlé Nesquik celebrates 70th anniversary
The iconic Nestlé Nesquik flavored milk drink is celebrating its first experiential event to honor its 70th anniversary. Opening Sat, July 21, Nesquik is hosting “The Nesquik Milk Stop,” a week-long pop-up event at the popular Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.
Google selects IRI to join measurement partners program
Google has selected IRI as a partner for marketing mix analyses as part of the new Google Measurement Partners program. Google designed the program to provide top quality and choice to its advertisers across seven specialization areas.
Innovus Pharma enters into pilot program with CVS Pharmacy
Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that it has entered into a pilot program with the nationwide pharmaceutical chain CVS Pharmacy to sell the company’s product Androferti, to increase sperm quality. The CVS men’s health in-store clinic pilot program will promote Androferti in 12 to 20 stores.
Amazon Prime Day breaks online shopping records
On a day (and a half) with more than one million deals worldwide offered exclusively to Prime members, sales this Prime Day surpassed Cyber Monday, Black Friday and the previous Prime Day, when comparing 36-hour periods, making this once again the biggest shopping event in Amazon history.
Kroger rolls out OptUP app
Kroger Co. has introduced OptUP, an innovative data-driven app that helps customers make more informed, healthier purchase decisions. “Kroger’s new OptUP app is transformational for the food retail industry,” said Colleen Lindholz, Kroger’s president of health.
Wunderman Commerce study shows Amazon’s shopping search power
Amazon’s influence on consumer shopping behaviors continues to accelerate.
Don Kerrigan joins Nature’s Bounty as president, North America
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. – Nature’s Bounty Co. announced that Don Kerrigan has joined the company as president, North America.
Harvest One names former Loblaw executive Froese as new CEO
Harvest One Cannabis Inc. has appointed Grant Froese as the new chief executive officer of the company effective July 3. Froese has also been appointed to the board of directors.
Cure Pharmaceutical to acquire cannabinoid-based pipeline from Therapix Biosciences
OXNARD, Calif. – Cure Pharmaceutical announced that it has signed a term sheet with Therapix Biosciences, a specialty, clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing cannabinoid-based treatments, to acquire the non-pain assets of Therapix, subject to the completion of the related conditions.
New FMI and IRI report reveals private brands making a comeback
Private brand performance within the grocery channel dramatically increased in the past year, posting annual sales of $138 billion across multi-outlet plus convenience store retail channels in the United States in 2017, according to new insights from Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and IRI.
Gallo launches new consumer trends study
E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) is leading the charge with their latest consumer and shopper understanding project, Knowledge Unearthed for Business Expansion (KUBE).
McKesson highlights power of community pharmacy in Vegas
McKesson ideaShare 2018, McKesson Corporation’s annual interactive forum for community pharmacists, kicked off today in Las Vegas. The annual event offers those in community pharmacy the opportunity to improve their knowledge, performance and profitability while networking with industry experts.