BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart today posted fiscal second quarter sales and profits that exceeded Wall Street’s expectations and raised its fiscal 2024 outlook to reflect management’s optimism in the company’s continued ability to attract customers to its stores and digital platforms.
Walmart International president and CEO Judith McKenna is retiring after 27 years with the company. Kath McLay will become the president and CEO of Walmart International, and Chris Nicholas will take McLay’s place as president and CEO of Sam’s Club U.S.
Despite the fact that females comprise 80% to 90% of customers in the retail marketplace, many of their needs are unmet regarding their health and wellness. That was a key point made during a panel discussion presented by WE at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ Total Store Expo. Now in
Aldi today announced it has agreed to acquire Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations from Southeastern Grocers, as the Jacksonville, Fla.-based retailer continues to divest supermarket assets.
Walgreens is offering in-store vouchers and off-site vaccination clinics through its employer vaccination program, and is rolling out a low-cost, 2 results in 1 test for flu and COVID-19 this fall respiratory virus season.
CHICAGO – U.S. retail sales in July, including spending on both discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG), increased 2% compared to the same month last year, and unit sales declined 2%.
Walgreens issued the following statement as an update for victims of the Maui wildfires. “Walgreens is committed to helping victims of the Maui wildfires get access to their medications.
WASHINGTON – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) Educational Foundation and Family Dollar have launched a program to help the chain’s shoppers make informed, educated choices about choosing and using over-the-counter products and dietary supplements.
Wellness Day at Walmart will let families check their health ahead of the new school year with free screenings and affordable immunizations this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WASHINGTON – U.S. consumers are still buying more than last year, but spending growth is slowing as the economy settles down amid higher interest rates intended to reduce inflation, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said Thursday.
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and VillageMD announced Thursday the opening of the first Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practice in the Chicago area. The practice is located at 641 Meacham Road, in Elk Grove Village, Ill.
CVS Health Foundation announced Thursday it has awarded $6.
In partnership with Old El Paso, a popular brand of Tex-Mex style foods, Hy-Vee announced Wednesday the launch of the Hy-Vee Healthy You Wellness Tour, which will travel across the Midwest promoting healthy eating habits and nutrition now through October.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced it has received a $1 million gift from The GIANT Company to fund the expansion of its Food Pharmacy program, which provides nutritious food and better health outcomes for families experiencing food insecurity.
Ahold Delhaize reported sales of €22.1 billion ($24.3 billion) for its fiscal second quarter, up 4.3% at constant exchange rates and up 2.9% at actual exchange rates, the company said Wednesday. U.S. net sales were €13.6 billion ($14.9 billion), an increase of 2.
Aetna Better Health of Kansas announced Tuesday that Aetna has donated $30,000 to Oral Health Kansas, Inc., to help support its Pathways to Oral Health: Education Initiatives for Accessible Dental Care (Pathways) program aimed at increasing dental care for individuals with disabilities.
