Rite Aid looking at making this Valentine’s Day very special
Love is in the air, and Rite Aid is ready to make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable.
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Leaders honored at Friends of the Industry event
One of the high points of the recent FMI Midwinter Conference here was the annual Friends of the Industry dinner. Founded 22 years ago by Bill Kies of Kies Consulting and Mike Gorshe of the Gorshe Group, the event brought together some 300 retailers, CPG suppliers and others involved in the
NRF Survey foresees solid Valentine’s Day sales
WASHINGTON – Americans are expected to spend a record $14.2 billion on their significant others this Valentine’s Day, according to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
WBA stockholders elect Robert Huffines to board
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) announced the election of Robert (Robbie) Huffines to the company’s board of directors at its 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. He joins the board as an independent director and will serve on the board’s Finance and Technology Committee.
CVS Health adds two new renewable energy projects with Constellation
CVS Health announced two agreements that total 264,000-megawatt hours with Constellation to purchase zero-emission, renewable energy equivalent to the annual electricity use of nearly 1,000 CVS Health locations in California, Washington, D.C., Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey.
Target rolling out over 1,000 wellness products
Target Corp. announced on Wednesday that it is introducing more than 1,000 new wellness-related products starting at just $1.99 to support guests on their wellness journey without stretching their budgets.
Giant Food opens new store in Bethesda, Maryland
Giant Food, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, announces the grand opening of a new Maryland store located at 5320 Zenith Overlook in Bethesda. Doors officially open at 6 a.m. on Friday, January 26th.
Kearney Consumer Institute launches first Consumer Stress Index
on topics ranging from finances to global conflict to healthcare—and consumer
Albertsons hosting 4th Annual Supplier Diversity Program
Albertsons Cos. today announced that it is seeking applications from diverse entrepreneurs and businesses which can offer products that appeal to the varied preferences of the retailer’s customer base.
NationsBenefits launches direct point of sale integration at Publix
NationsBenefits, one of the market leaders for supplemental benefits and healthcare fintech solutions serving the healthcare managed care market, today announced a direct point of sale integration strategy and basket analyzer (“BAS”) technology, is now accepted at Publix Super Markets.
GNC introduces Total Lean GlucaTrim
GNC announced the debut of GNC Total Lean GlucaTrim, the new multi-action weight loss supplement designed to help users drop pounds and lose inches by utilizing an innovative formula that maintains lean muscle mass, while supporting healthy blood sugar and insulin levels.
FMI adds new members to its board
FMI – The Food Industry Association, on Friday welcomed new members to its board of directors.
Walmart investing in store managers
Editor’s note: Cedric Clark, Executive Vice President, Store Operations, Walmart U.S., sent the following note to Walmart U.S. store managers. On Jan. 29, John Furner, President and CEO, Walmart U.S., announced an expansion of these investments to include an annual stock grant of up to $20,000.
FMI honors seven exemplary food industry leaders
The Food Industry Association on Friday presented its 2024 Executive Leadership Awards to seven executives who “exemplify excellence in the food industry through innovative leadership, community outreach, and stellar customer service.
Kenvue offers big savings on next trip to local drug store
While the winter months bring warm drinks and cozy nights in, they also bring people dry skin, chapped lips and the worst of cold and flu season. For consumers looking to stay stocked, the cost of winter self care and O-T-C medications can quickly pile up making even simple solutions expensive. In
