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Issue 06-06-2016

New Orleans ward gets boost

CVS Pharmacy said it has become the first major retailer to build in New Orleans’ Lower Ninth Ward since the historic neighborhood was devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. With the grand opening of a new CVS drug store at 5000 N. Claiborne Ave.

Tritton becomes chief merchant at Target

Target Corp. has hired Mark Tritton as its chief merchandising officer, a role that allows him to determine what appears on store shelves. Tritton will have oversight of the company’s buying, product design and development, sourcing, and store ­displays. Target hired Tritton after a yearlong search.

How to win over the connected health consumer

How to win over the connected health consumer

Most consumers today are connected to digital technology through personal computers and, increasingly, mobile devices. They use smartphones more than three hours a day for communication, entertainment and shopping, and their online time and activities are increasing.