Hy-Vee to acquire Strack & Van Til chain
Today, Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that it is in the process of acquiring the Strack & Van Til Food Market chain (also known as Indiana Grocery Group, LLC), which has store locations throughout Northwest Indiana.
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inVio Health Network and CVS Accountable Care partner
inVio Health Network and CVS Accountable Care Organization, Inc., a division of CVS Health announced a collaboration to participate in an innovative Medicare model through the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI).
CVS’ Oak Street Health opening clinics at retail pharmacies
CVS Health announced that it is opening Oak Street Health primary care clinics at some of its retail pharmacy stores. CVS Health acquired Oak Street Health in May of 2023, picking up about 169 medical centers in 21 states.
Rite Aid teams with Melting Moments ice cream
PHILADELPHIA– Rite Aid Corp. proudly unveils its latest collaboration with Melting Moments, the beloved nearly four-decade-old Michigan-born ice cream sensation, enriching Lansing’s dessert scene.
Two CVS locations aim to join national pharmacy union movement
Two CVS stores close to CVS Health’s headquarters in Rhode Island have filed petitions to join the Pharmacy Guild, which is building a national pharmacy union, one organizer confirmed to MedCity News on Monday. The news was first reported by USA Today.
FMI names Furman to food and product safety team
ARLINGTON, Va. – FMI – The Food Industry Association has named Shelby Furman, Ph.D., as the association’s new director for food and product safety programs.
Census data shows retail sales gains in March
WASHINGTON – Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Monday shows that retail sales continued to increase in March as tax refunds and job growth put more money in shoppers’ pockets, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said.
Walgreens’ VillageMD names new president
VillageMD announced that Jim Murray has joined the organization as its president & chief operating officer (COO) effective April 1. In this role, Murray will lead operations across the entire VillageMD enterprise, including for its three key business units, Village Medical, Summit Health and CityMD.
CNBC/NRF: Retail sales grew in March at a steady pace
WASHINGTON – Retail sales grew at a steady pace in March, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation.
Sam’s Club offers T-Mobile as new in-club wireless provider
Sam’s Club, a leading membership warehouse club and retail innovator, today announced that it will offer T-Mobile as its exclusive in-club wireless provider. As of April 10, 2024, members will have access to the latest T-Mobile products and services in nearly all Sam’s Club locations across the U.S.
Rite Aid to close stores in New York City and Long Island
Rite Aid said it will close 53 more store locations including some in New York City and Long Island, adding to the roughly 200 it has closed since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year. The closures also included stores in California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan Virginia.
Meijer to open supercenters in Alliance and North Canton
Meijer announced this week it will open two new 159,000-square-foot supercenters in Alliance and North Canton, Ohio, on May 14, increasing the retailer’s store count to 55 in the state.
NRF unveils 2024 Top 50 Global Retailers
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today announced the 2024 Top 50 Global Retailers. Conducted by Kantar, the 2024 list ranks international retailers, based on their operational performance as of the beginning of 2023.
99 Cents Only Stores is going out of business
The value retailer 99 Cents Only Stores LLC commenced going-out-of-business sales at all of its locations on Friday, as part of a plan to wind down its operations and close all its stores. The liquidation sale will include all 371 of the retailer’s stores, which are located in Arizona, California,
Albertsons Cos. debuts simplified loyalty program
Albertsons Cos. has launched a new, simpler version of its “for U” loyalty program, designed to provide more value and greater ease for the retailer’s 38 million loyalty program members.