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Rep. Miller visits Discount Drug Mart

Rep. Miller visits Discount Drug Mart

U.S. Rep. Max Miller (R., Ohio) visited Discount Drug Mart’s corporate headquarters and distribution center, and met with Don Boodjeh, the retailer’s CEO, and other company executives.

Kroger posts sales, earnings gains in Q1

Kroger posts sales, earnings gains in Q1

Kroger Co.’s first-quarter same-store sales and net earnings beat analysts’ projections, and the company reaffirmed its guidance for the year. Identical store sales, excluding fuel, increased by 3.5% for the quarter, topping analysts’ average forecast of a 3.27% gain.

Kantar reveals annual top 100 valuable brands

Kantar reveals annual top 100 valuable brands

Apple retains its crown as the world’s most valuable brand, for the second year in a row, in the Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands Report 2023. The latest ranking shows that the total brand value of the world’s top 100 brands now stands at $6.9 trillion for 2023. Despite a 20% drop

CVS will buy renewable energy

CVS will buy renewable energy

CVS Health will purchase zero-emission, renewable energy from Constellation Energy Corp. equivalent to the annual electricity use of its 147 stores in Michigan.

Walgreens partnering to provide free HIV testing

Walgreens partnering to provide free HIV testing

DEERFIELD, Ill. _ Walgreens is teaming up with Greater Than HIV, a public information initiative of KFF, along with health departments and community organizations, to provide free HIV testing and counseling as part of the largest National HIV Testing Day event  yet.

CVS promotes Wier to VP of store brands

CVS promotes Wier to VP of store brands

WOONSOCKET, R.I. _ Michael Wier has been promoted to vice president of store brands at CVS Health. He had been executive director – divisional merchandise manager for consumer health and wellness since August 2020.

NACDS Foundation set for bold change

NACDS Foundation set for bold change

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation — which continues to heighten its impact on the health and well-being of people through grants that support research and education — will be in the spotlight in August when, for the first time, it holds its premier fund­raising event in conjun

Rite Aid names Sabatino chief legal officer

Rite Aid names Sabatino chief legal officer

PHILADELPHIA _ Thomas Sabatino has joined Rite Aid as chief legal officer. He will play a pivotal role in the company’s strategy to help create meaningful customer, client, and member experiences for millions of Americans.