Register for Emerson Group Industry Day being held Oct. 11th
Time is running out to register for Emerson Industry Day 2023 being held Wednesday, Oct. 11.
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Holiday shoppers feeling less festive plan to delay spending to later in the season
The majority of holiday shoppers say they plan on spending about the same as last year, but negative feelings about the economy and personal finances are impacting their purchase intentions, according to a recent holiday purchase intentions consumer survey from Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Grou
Rite Aid launches Ello Market
Rite Aid announces the arrival of Ello Market to its shelves – the national drug store chain’s new exclusive collection of quality snacks and indulgent treats to satisfy cravings as well as pantry staples to transform meals.
Fall into Autumn with The GIANT Company’s dietitians
CARLISLE, Pa. – Looking for inspiration to bring your family together on those chilly fall evenings? The GIANT Company’s team of dietitians have plenty of ideas from creating value-packed meals in a snap to spooky snack crafting for Halloween.
CVS adds to sustainable products portfolio
With consumers making more sustainable choices, CVS Pharmacy recently launched an assortment of reusable storage bags and compostable dinnerware within its Total Home and Total Home Earth Essentials lines.
Meijer partners with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
DETROIT – For the first time, Meijer is entering into the health insurance space through a new partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan on a Medicare Advantage plan, called Medicare Plus Blue PPO + Meijer.
CVS continues commitment to period equity in partnership with Feeding America
CVS Health announced Monday a commitment to donate up to one million period products through a “Buy One, Donate Two” program as part of its ongoing pledge to address period poverty.
Walgreens unveils myW days offers October 4 – 7
Walgreens is hosting a myW days member exclusive event October 4 through October 7 offering bonus offers and Walgreens Cash rewards instore and online. Members can start clipping offers now to their myWalgreens account online at walgreens.com/mywdays.
NRF welcomes Supreme Court decision to take up debit card swipe fee case
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court’s agreement today to take up a lawsuit seeking to have the Federal Reserve lower its 12-year-old cap on “swipe” fees banks charge merchants to process debit card transactions.
The Emerson Group to hold Industry Day 2023 on October 11th
The Emerson Group announced Monday that this year’s highly anticipated Industry Day is scheduled for October 11, 2023, from 9 am to 5 pm EST.
Albertsons Cos. Pharmacies now offering new vaccine services for RSV
More than 1,700 Albertsons Cos.
CVS pharmacies in Kansas City unaffected by strike threat
CVS pharmacies here were unaffected Wednesday by a threatened pharmacist walkout. The threat was reported by USA Today, which also had a story about a pharmacist walkout in the area over the weekend.
Costco’s 4Q results beat estimates
Costco Wholesale Corp. reported financial results for its 17-week fourth quarter and 53-week fiscal year ended September 3 that featured continued growth but at a slower pace.
Walgreens gets AAHP Integrative Medicine Retailer Award
The American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (AAHP) named Walgreens as the 2023 recipient of its Integrative Medicine Retailer Award. Accepting the award on behalf of Walgreens was Michael Wolf, senior director/divisional merchandise manager for O-T-C drugs, during a September 20 reception.
Pitney Bowes data points to strong holiday season
Consumer data released today by Pitney Bowes suggest that shoppers will buy more online this holiday season than they did last year. The firm’s BOXpoll finds that just 20% of shoppers say they expect to spend less online this year. Nearly a third of consumers plan to shop online more in 2023
Hy-Vee Pharmacies now offering updated COVID vaccines
Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that the new, updated COVID-19 vaccines for the 2023-2024 season are now available at Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations across the Midwest. At this time, Hy-Vee is offering the updated COVID-19 vaccines to individuals ages 12+.