Kroger Health teams to offer medically tailored meals
Kroger Health has announced collaboration with Performance Kitchen to offer medically tailored meals (MTMs).
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August U.S. retail spending results reflect easing inflation
In August 2023, U.S. retail sales revenue, including both discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG), remained unchanged compared to the same month last year, and unit sales declined 2%.
PLMA show offers global perspective
NEW YORK – At a time when consumers are on the hunt for authentic global foods, flavors and ingredients, 45% of the exhibit floor at PLMA’s 2023 Private Label Trade Show will be filled with companies from outside the U.S.
Karthik Rao named CEO of Nielsen
Nielsen announced Thursday that Karthik Rao has been named CEO, effective immediately. David Kenny, who has served as CEO since 2018, will assume the role of executive chairman. “Nielsen has been my home for most of my career, and I could not be more excited for this new opportunity,” said Rao.
Updated COVID-19 vaccine now available at CVS Pharmacy
CVS Health announced that the updated COVID-19 vaccine recently authorized by the FDA and recommended by the CDC is now available at its CVS Pharmacy locations. Pharmacies will begin receiving the new vaccine today and will continue to receive inventory on a rolling basis throughout the week.
Deloitte: Holiday retail sales expected to increase between 3.5% to 4.6%
Holiday retail sales are likely to increase between 3.5% and 4.6% in 2023, according to Deloitte’s annual holiday retail forecast. Overall, Deloitte’s retail and consumer products practice projects holiday sales will total $1.54 to $1.56 trillion during the November to January timeframe.
FARE and CVS Pharmacy partner for the Teal Pumpkin Project
FARE (Food Allergy Research & Education), the nation’s leading non-profit organization engaged in food allergy advocacy and largest private funder of food allergy research, and CVS Pharmacy, part of the Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness division of CVS Health have again joined forces to promote food al
Catalina identifies Halloween trends and challenges on candy front
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Candy prices over the past year have escalated at a scary pace, which has had a chilling effect on unit sales for several popular Halloween sweets, per purchase insights pulled from Catalina’s Shopper Intelligence Platform.
Driscoll to speak at TD Cowen’s 8th Annual FutureHealth Conference
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced that executive vice president and president, U.S. Healthcare, John Driscoll, will present at TD Cowen’s 8th Annual FutureHealth Conference on Thursday, Sept. 21 at 3:00 p.m. ET.
Kroger now hiring for holiday season
The Kroger Co. announced its Family of Companies are seeking to hire thousands of associates as teams prepare for the holiday season and beyond. The company is searching for talent in retail, e-commerce, manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, fulfillment, pharmacy and healthcare.
Walgreens now offering updated COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Today, Walgreens issued the following statement on updated COVID-19 vaccine appointments: “With the FDA and the CDC authorization for the new vaccines targeting newer coronavirus variants, Walgreens stands ready to provide critical access to COVID-19 vaccines for all eligible individuals.
Giant Food expands Flexible Rewards loyalty program with pharmacy offerings
Giant Food announced Tuesday that it is expanding its Giant Flexible Rewards loyalty program to offer rewards in the pharmacy department. Now, Flexible Rewards members will earn points through eligible pharmacy transactions, including prescriptions and immunizations.
Nordic Naturals expands retail presence at Sam’s Club
Nordic Naturals, a leading provider of premium omega-3 supplements, is excited to announce a new partnership that will bring their renowned Ultimate Omega and Algae Omega supplements to Sam’s Club stores nationwide, starting this October.
Amazon announces Supply Chain by Amazon
This week at Accelerate, Amazon’s annual seller conference, the company rolled out Supply Chain by Amazon, an end-to-end, fully automated set of supply chain services that will provide sellers with a complete solution to quickly and reliably move products directly from their manufacturers to custome
Walgreens and Pearl Health announce strategic partnership
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens and Pearl Health have announced a partnership to accelerate the expansion of value-based care in collaboration with community-based primary care physicians.
Jocelyn Konrad named chief of stores for Family Dollar
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Dollar Tree Inc. has announced three new leadership appointments to its field operations organization led by Mike Creedon, the company’s chief operating officer. Jocelyn Konrad has joined the company as the new senior vice president, chief of stores for Family Dollar.