FARE and CVS Pharmacy continue to partner on Teal Pumpkin Project
For the third year, CVS Pharmacy is offering over 60 allergy-friendly treats in stores and online.
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Circana: One-third of U.S. consumers prioritize wellness in food and beverage choices
According to Circana’s Complete Food & Beverage research, health-focused consumers drive $638 billion in total food and beverage spending power.
Circana reports that holiday shopping should be up this year
Holiday shoppers plan to spend an average of 2% more than last year, and Black Friday hits 4-year high in expectation of best holiday deals.
Thrifty White Health honored at UCare’s “A Salute to Excellence!” awards ceremony
Thrifty White Health receives the Innovation Award.
The Emerson Group launches new “Future of Commerce” event series
The series will kick off with an event live-streamed from London on October 9, allowing American retail and CPG executives to get an international perspective on the trends shaping their industry’s future, without ever leaving their desks.
Walgreens unveils Student Loan 401(k) Match Program
Program allows eligible team members to prioritize paying down student loans while contributing to their financial future.
Walmart’s Cancer COE builds on program with Mayo Clinic
By expanding the Cancer COE program, associates and dependents on eligible Walmart medical plans can now access the same benefit for virtually any cancer.
CVS to lay off 2,900 workers
Initial press reports suggested that CVS was exploring a range of options, including a possible breakup of the company to separate its retail and insurance units. Those reports were based on “sources familiar with the matter,” according to news stories.
Glenview Capital issues statement on CVS Health
"Our goals are those shared by all stakeholders – to work together to strengthen CVS's culture and operating performance to enhance value for customers, associates and shareholders alike."
NRF urges action as strike shuts down East and Gulf Coast ports
"This strike will have devastating consequences for American workers, their families, and local communities," Shay said in a statement.
WSJ: CVS looking to make operational changes, layoffs to come
'We’ve embarked on a multi-year initiative to deliver $2 billion in cost savings by reducing expenses and investing in technologies to enhance how we work."
Walmart gives U.S. companies 'Golden Tickets' to shelf space and access to global markets
The event was part of Walmart's ongoing $350 billion commitment to source products made, grown, or assembled in the U.S.
Costco's sales growth slows in Q4, but earnings beat estimates
For the full fiscal year, Costco posted net sales of $249.6 billion, a 5% rise compared to the 53-week fiscal 2023.
GESKE German Beauty Tech products to launch at Walgreens this fall
The launch of the brand at Walgreens will include seven product SKUs across 2,340 Walgreens stores and online across the U.S.
Acosta: The future of retail media is in-store
The study highlights the growing influence of in-store shopping and pinpoints three key consumer expectations: being informed, feeling inspired, and receiving personalized content that adds convenience or savings.