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.
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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+.
Kinney Drugs to celebrate 120th birthday in all stores
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Kinney Drugs, a 100% employee-owned community pharmacy chain in New York and Vermont, invites members of the public to attend its 120th Birthday Celebration from 10AM to 2PM in all locations. CELEBRATION WILL INCLUDE: FREE birthday treats – 12PM until gone.
DG extends partnership with Save the Children
Goodlettsville, Tennessee – Dollar General has awarded Save the Children with the Company’s Because Kindness Matters Award and announces a $1.
NRF Foundation announces The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2024
The NRF Foundation today released the names of six retail executives who will be celebrated as “The List of People Shaping Retail’s Future 2024” at the NRF Foundation Honors event in New York in January.
WSJ: Rite Aid could close up to 500 stores as part of bankruptcy
NEW YORK – Rite Aid is negotiating with creditors over the terms of a bankruptcy plan that would include liquidating a substantial portion of its more than 2,100 drugstores, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the talks.
Hy-Vee launches new retail media network
Hy-Vee, Inc. officially launched its full-scale retail media network at Groceryshop 2023 this week in Las Vegas. As a disruptor in the retail media landscape, Hy-Vee RedMedia will connect brands directly with Hy-Vee’s robust and diverse customer base across multiple platforms.
CVS Health appoints Michael Mahoney to board
CVS Health Corp. has appointed Michael F. Mahoney, chairman and CEO of Boston Scientific Corporation, a global medical technology leader, to serve on the board of directors of CVS Health, effective November 1.
The importance of collaboration at the 2023 Health Equity Summit
how to enahnce health outcomes through more equitable access to care, while addressing rising costs. Part of the answer is improving health equity, a task that will require collaboration across the value chain. The second annual Health Equity Summit – presented by Chain Drug Review and Kearney,
Walgreens, AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy study underscores importance of medication adherence
ORLANDO – A recent study evaluating the use of non-infused biologics in patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) demonstrated that patients who are adherent to their non-infused RA biologic medication are more likely to have lower medical costs, odds of hospitalization and length of stay (L
CVS Health study shows continuing suicide crisis in the U.S.
A recent CVS Health/Harris Poll survey of Americans 18 years and older found that nearly one in five (18%) U.S. adults say they were plagued with suicidal thoughts in the past year. Other key findings from the survey include: More than a third of younger adults aged 18-34 (36%) say they had
Halloween spending to reach record $12.2 billion
WASHINGTON – Total Halloween spending is expected to reach a record $12.2 billion, exceeding last year’s record of $10.6 billion, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics.
Visory Health sponsors Kroger Wellness Festival
Visory Health, a women-led, patient-first health tech prescription platform that is transforming the way women, families and caregivers access affordable healthcare through its online prescription discount card, today announces its participation in the 2023 Kroger Wellness Festival in Cincinnati, Oh
Hy-Vee awards $50,000 in grants to localminority- and women-owned businesses
Hy-Vee, Inc. awarded $50,000 to minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at The University Club in downtown Moline.