CVS Health opens new Workforce Innovation Talent Centers in Oklahoma City
CVS Health announced Tuesday the opening of its two new Workforce Innovation Talent Centers (WITCs) and one Community Resource Center in Oklahoma City.
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Brown: Walgreens is building on front-end strengths
Everything is on the table as Walgreens works to reenergize its front-end business.
NBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows retail sales rose in May
WASHINGTON – Retail sales jumped significantly in May, showing strong increases both month over month and year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation.
Star power invigorates beauty category
It’s a showdown on the shelves between celebrities, legacy brands, nascent indies and dupes of prestige hits. Beauty has been a beacon of growth over the past three years, at a time when sales stalled in many categories.
Walgreens cancels Boots drugstore IPO as talks go on
According to published reports, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has stopped plans for a possible initial public offering of its UK Boots drugstore chain.
Looking to the future of health care
Speaking at WSL’s event on Thursday, CVS Health’s Erin Condon talked about how consumer expectations around health care are changing, requiring a more personalized, inclusive and holistic approach. “At the end of the day, health is about living,” Condon said.
Meijer to accept SNAP benefits through its app
Midwest retailer Meijer is now accepting the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through its Meijer app to expand access to more than 100,000 items of healthy foods and produce.
Circana shares the top CPG product launches of 2023
Circana has released the 2023 New Product Pacesetters report, showcasing the top-selling new product launches across food and beverage and nonfood consumer packaged goods sectors. The report shared that consumers sought exploration as they adjusted to active post-pandemic lifestyles.
Walmart offers new innovations, integrations
At Walmart, the customer has always been at the center of everything. Helping people live better is not a mantra, it’s been part of the company since day one. Today’s customers are tech savvy, with elevated expectations around how, when and where they shop.
Walgreens’ Clinical Trials business celebrates second anniversary
Walgreens launched its clinical trials business two years ago as an integral part of its healthcare strategy, to redefine the patient experience, and to increase access, diversity, equity, and patient retention in drug development research.
Kroger’s The Little Clinic’s relaunches weight management program
The Little Clinic, an offshoot of Kroger Health that operates 226 clinics in the U.S., has announced a new approach to its weight management program.
Food is medicine online event slated for Tuesday
On June 11 decision-makers and advocates will focus on food is medicine, health and wellness innovation, and chronic disease prevention and management, will have a chance to gain insights about a compelling announcement by the Milken Institute and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS
Dollar General celebrates Fulton location’s 25th anniversary
Dollar General celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Fulton, Missouri distribution center this week.
Dollar Tree is exploring a sale of Family Dollar
Dollar Tree said on Wednesday it was looking at options, including a potential sale or spinoff of its Family Dollar banner, as it looks to restructure business amid still-high inflation that continues to strain consumer spending.
Walmart adding associate training program
Walmart has launched a new program to train hourly workers for higher-paid positions while helping the retailer address its growing need for skilled technicians. It’s part of an ongoing effort to improve pay, benefits and opportunities for employees, according to the company.
Walmart Data Ventures launches Digital Landscapes
As more customers are turning to Walmart.com and the Walmart app to find value, it’s essential for suppliers to understand how they find and select products among a wide range of options.