Advocate Health shuttering Walgreens clinics in two states
According to Advocate, all 47 clinics inside Illinois Walgreens were staffed by one to two medical office assistants, along with "additional clinicians who support virtual care operations."
Retail News
Convenience stores are becoming fast-food rivals
C-stores now directly compete with fast-food chains, tailoring menus to surpass them.
New KCI Consumer Stress Index paints complex picture
The 2024 data reveals a complex reality: consumers are anxious about finances yet continue to spend.
Costco urged to abandon DEI by Republican state attorneys
The state AGs contend that these initiatives may lead to discrimination and present legal risks.
NRF Survey: Valentine’s Day spending to hit a record $27.5 billion
The average consumer is planning to spend $188.81 on the holiday—up slightly from $185.81 in 2024.
Walmart makes major leadership shakeup
These leadership changes aim to invest in associate development, enhance business performance, and improve customer experiences.
CVS rolls out CVS Health app
The app is a successor to the CVS Pharmacy app and one of many initiatives underway at CVS Health to improve the health care experience.
Retailers take divergent paths on DEI initiatives
Some retreat on DEI, while others refuse to follow, underscoring the high-stakes decisions reshaping the industry’s approach to diversity.
Consumers hit 'pause' after surge of spending in late 2024
"The resilience demonstrated during Holiday 2024 is promising, but retailers must anticipate challenges like shifting purchase priorities and changing spending schedules."
Walgreens and No7 team up on skin rehab bus tour
Cross-country, double-decker bus tour will introduce the latest, science-backed skincare range from No7: Derm Solutions.
CVS Health Foundation grants $4 million as part of its new healthy aging initiative
Funding will support organizations serving older adults in Atlanta, Boynton Beach, Chicago and New York City, bridging gaps in local health care and social systems.
Deloitte releases 2025 Retail Outlook
The company expects consumer spending to grow at a healthy pace of 3.1% in 2025.
Merchants Payments Coalition supports Maryland’s bill to end swipe fees on sales tax
The legislation seeks to address a long-standing issue that has significant implications for businesses and consumers alike.
DOJ sues Walgreens over unlawful opioid prescriptions
The DOJ said that Walgreens from August 2012 until the present “knowingly” filled those prescriptions, which “lacked a legitimate medical purpose, were not valid, and/or were not issued in the usual course of professional practice.”
Hy-Vee brings back Market Grille restaurants with new food offerings
Beginning February 4, all Hy-Vee restaurants will offer a new breakfast menu, and a new lunch and dinner menu will roll out throughout the month.
Regional Chain of the Year award goes to Thrifty White
Today, the company operates over 90 locations throughout Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Iowa.
