Circana: Discretionary retail spending down 7% in April
CHICAGO – In April 2023, discretionary U.S. general merchandise retail sales revenue fell 7%, compared to April 2022, and unit sales fell 8%.
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Price hikes across 10 popular grocery categories in U.S. and Europe
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.– For the first quarter of 2023, prices in several food and personal care categories topped the overall rate of inflation in the U.S. and Europe, according to the Catalina Shopping Basket Index.
AWS unveils Amazon Aurora I/O-Optimized
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced on Friday Amazon Aurora I/O-Optimized, a new configuration for Amazon Aurora that offers improved price performance and predictable pricing for customers with input/output (I/O)-intensive applications.
WBA sells shares of AmerisourceBergen Corp. for $694 million of initial proceeds
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced Friday that it has sold shares of AmerisourceBergen Corp. common stock pursuant to variable prepaid forward transactions executed in reliance on Rule 144 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, for current proceeds of approximately $644 million.
Meijer opens new supercenter in Elkhart, Indiana
Meijer opened a new supercenter in Northern Indiana on Thursday, bringing its state-of-the-art retail experience, featuring multiple ways to shop, to customers in Elkhart. The 159,000-square-foot store at 2500 Cassopolis St., brings a one-stop shopping experience to Elkhart-area customers.
NIQ launches ‘Connected Collaboration’ with Rite Aid
CHICAGO – Nielsen IQ (NIQ) announced Thurday the launch of its Connected Collaboration platform, powered by Rite Aid data assets and NIQ’s leading data science and software.
Ahold Delhaize reports strong Q1 sales
Ahold Delhaize reported better-than-expected first-quarter sales, driven by strong performances by its U.S. businesses. The company’s U.S. operations, which include the Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Hannaford Bros., the GIANT Co. and Giant Food chains, posted net sales of €13.5 billion ($14.
CVS to offer free, community-based mental health screenings
CVS Health announced Wednesday it is enhancing Project Health, the company’s free, community-based health screening program by adding mental health screenings to its services and entering two new areas: Greensboro, N.C. and Petersburg, Va.
Dollar General adds supply chain facilities
Dollar General has expanded its global supply chain network with the opening of its first ground-up, dual facility in Blair, Neb., and two permanent regional distribution hubs, located in Newnan, Ga. and Fort Worth, Texas.
Walmart names Latriece Watkins chief merchant
Walmart has named company veteran Latriece Watkins to the post of executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, effective immediately. She succeeds Charles Redfield, who is leaving the company this month after 32 years. Walmart U.S.
Kroger settles West Virginia opioids case for $68M
The Kroger Co. said that it will settle its opioids lawsuit in West Virginia by paying $68 million. The supermarket chain was accused of contributing to the oversupply of the said drugs that are legally available with a prescription.
Catalina: Inflation hits 2023 Mother’s Day gift categories
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – With Mother’s Day ranking as the second most popular gift-giving holiday in the U.S, per the National Retail Federation, and with inflation still an ongoing concern, shoppers across the country are seeking the perfect present for the moms in their lives.
Hy-Vee launches new Hy-Vee Healthy You subscription service
Hy-Vee announces the launch of Hy-Vee Healthy You, a new health and wellness subscription service designed by Hy-Vee dietitians to help individuals develop healthier lifestyles through personalized nutrition counseling, preventative health screenings and more.
Roxanne Flanagan leaving post at Walgreens
Roxanne Flanagan, SVP, Chief Supply Officer at Walgreens announced Tuesday on her LinkedIn page that she is leaving the company. She joined Walgreens in 1993. After holding field leadership positions, she moved to the Walgreens corporate office in 2009 to lead pharmacy and retail programs.
Uqora launches innovative urinary tract health products in CVS
Uqora, a Pharmavite company and a disruptor in the women’s health category focused on proactive urinary tract care and research, celebrates its omni-channel debut Tuesday with the launch of its revolutionary urinary tract health products in over 4,700 CVS stores nationwide and online at CVS.com.
CVS Health completes acquisition of Oak Street Health
CVS Health announced Tuesday that it has completed its acquisition of Oak Street Health.