Circana: Retail spending increased 2% in May
CHICAGO – U.S. retail sales revenue rose 2% in May, according to Circana, which notes that the overall sales figure includes both discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG).
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Hy-Vee opens largest store
Hy-Vee Inc. has debuted a reimagined grocery store here, outside Omaha.
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.
MinuteClinic awarded sixth consecutive Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation
MinuteClinic has received its sixth consecutive Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation from The Joint Commission. Since 2006 — when it was the first retail medical clinic in the U.S.
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.
Beauty Panel: Connection between wellness and beauty is beyond doubt
CVS Pharmacy couldn’t have dreamed just how impactful its Beauty Mark initiative in 2018 would be on the beauty industry. The chain announced a commitment to lead industry change around transparency in beauty and educate consumers on the difference between authentic and digitally altered photos.
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
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.
WBA sells remaining shares of Option Care Health
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced that it has sold 10.8 million shares of Option Care Health common stock pursuant to Rule 144 for proceeds of approximately $330 million.
Walgreens intros Nice! breakfast cereals
Walgreens recently released its Nice! Brand breakfast line, which includes instant oatmeal, granola, and oats. This is the company’s first-ever entry into the breakfast category.
NRF calls on Congress to pass Credit Card Competition Bill
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation called on Congress today to pass long-sought legislation to address credit card “swipe” fees, welcoming a measure that would let retailers route transactions over competing networks that offer lower fees and improved security.
NRF predicts soft landing for economy
WASHINGTON – Consumer spending provides reason for optimism about the economy, according to the National Retail Federation’s chief economist, who expects a soft landing from the period of high inflation that has prevailed for the past few years.
HRG announces three promotions
HRG has acknowledged the accomplishments of three of their associates and promoted them. Steve Hill was elevated to PC development/technical analyst lead and Cat Renwick and Noah Rosenthal were both promoted to category analysts. Hill has been with HRG since 2019.
OrderInsite aids Publix with hurricane action plan
Preparing for a hurricane begins well before watches and warnings are issued. In fact, many are reviewing their plans now as the new hurricane season started on June 1.
Rite Aid rolls out RYSHI beauty and personal care essentials
Rite Aid announced the launch of RYSHI – its exclusive collection of clean beauty and personal care essentials.