Retailers say proposed swipe fee cut is not enough
WASHINGTON – A retail group said Wednesday that a proposed reduction in the “swipe” fees that merchants pay banks to process debit card transactions is welcome but doesn’t go far enough.
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CVS Pharmacy celebrates annual Paragon Award Winners
CVS Health has announced their annual Paragon Award Winner’s, the best of the best across Pharmacy, Front Store and Distribution Centers. There were a total of 12 winners.
Hartford HealthCare and Walgreens partner to provide health clinics
Walgreens and Hartford HealthCare will add health clinics to select Walgreens locations in Connecticut, advancing a unique retail health model based on convenience, access to care, affordability and health equity.
GNC expands into virtual health care with GNC Health
GNC announced the expansion of its virtual health care service, GNC Health. GNC Health now offers membership plans for individuals and families with three tiers– Basic, Plus, and Premier– becoming a nationwide service that makes proactive wellness more accessible and helps consumers Live Well.
SOS partners with Ulta Beauty to pilot next-gen in-store sampling
SOS, the female-founded company transforming wellness on-the-go through a fast-growing network of smart vending machines, today announced an exclusive partnership with Ulta Beauty, the nation’s largest beauty retailer, to usher in a new era of in-store product discovery driven by digital innovation.
Walmart’s Veterans Day event to feature family-friendly musical showcase and a multi-million-dollar donation
On Nov. 11, Veterans Day, Walmart is celebrating the military community with a star-studded concert for veterans and their families. The first Heroes & Headliners concert features musical acts Chris Stapleton, H.E.R. and Imagine Dragons with Rob Gronkowski and Camille Kostek serving as emcees.
Healthyr unveils at-home test kits at Walmart
Healthyr, a leading provider of digital health and wellness solutions, is continuing to take action toward reinventing patient care with the launch of their six at-home tests now available at Walmart.
Walgreens gets behind National Drug Take-Back Day
Walgreens is calling on the public to help in the fight against prescription drug abuse by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Drug take-back days are reserved annually for the safe disposal of unwanted, unused, or expired medications.
Rite Aid plans to close over 150 underperforming stores
Rite Aid plans to plans to close about 7% of its stores initially, as the drugstore chain makes its way through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. The company submitted a list of 154 stores in a court filing. Most of the chain’s stores are on the East and West Coasts, and the list reflects
NRF: Consumers budgeting $875 for holidays
WASHINGTON – Consumers celebrating the winter holidays expect to spend an average of $875 on gifts, food and seasonal items, according to a survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics for the National Retail Federation.
CVS to take some cold, cough products with phenylephrine off shelves
According to published reports, CVS Health said Thursday that it will remove from its shelves certain oral cough and cold products with phenylephrine as the only active ingredient. A panel of advisers to the U.S.
Walgreens Flu Index shows flu activity on this rise
Walgreens launched the 2023-2024 Walgreens Flu Index Thursday to help communities track flu activity in their area and serve as an important reminder to take preventive measures, including an annual flu shot.
Register for NACDS’ 90th anniversary celebration
Time is running out to register for NACDS’ 90th anniversary celebration. Chain Drug Review, Drug Store News, The Emerson Group and MMR have joined forces to celebrate the contributions of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and community pharmacy retailers.
Craig Jelinek to step down as Costco CEO
Costco Wholesale Corp. chief executive officer Craig Jelinek intends to step down from that role, effective January 1, 2024.
Walmart kicks off its holiday shopping season
Walmart promises a season of savings designed to make shopping for gifts and celebrating the holidays more affordable.
Walgreens to hold virtual Puerto Rico Localization Summit
Walgreens said Wednesday that it will hold its first ever Puerto Rico Localization Summit, a virtual showcase for diverse, local and regional businesses and entrepreneurs to share their retail offerings with the merchants of the national drugstore chain.