Loblaw names Per Bank as new CEO
George Weston Limited and Loblaw Cos. jointly announced Tuesday the appointment of Per Bank as president and chief executive officer of Loblaw. He will formally join the company by Q1 2024.
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CVS completes rollout of time delay safes in Florida, Hawaii, New Jersey and New York
CVS Health announced Tuesday that it has completed the installation of time delay safes in more than 9,000 CVS Pharmacy locations, including those in Target stores.
Walmart chief merchant to depart post next month
Walmart chief merchandising officer Charles Redfield will be stepping down from his post next month. Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner said in an employee memo on Friday that Redfield will leave the role on May 1 to spend more time with his family. He will stay on as an advisor for the
NRF reports retail sales ‘moderated’ in March
WASHINGTON – Retail sales slowed in March, but spending was still higher than the same time last year, the National Retail Federation said Friday. “Retail sales moderated in March after posting strong gains in the first two months of the year,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said.
Organized retail crime a growing threat
WASHINGTON – Organized retail crime (ORC) is a big problem for the U.S. retail industry, and a new report by the National Retail Federation suggests it is getting worse.
Sam’s Club celebrates 40th anniversary
Sam’s Club is marking its 40th anniversary this month with in-club events and special deals, including the chance for first-time members to join for as little as $10. The Walmart division plans to continue the celebration throughout the year with surprises and special offers for members.
U.S. discretionary retail sales revenue fell 7% in March
CHICAGO – In March 2023, discretionary U.S. general merchandise retail sales revenue fell 7%, compared to March 2022, and unit sales fell 8%, which is double the average monthly declines in January and February.
American Council of the Blind applauds ScripTalk Talking Label pilot at Wegmans
The American Council of the Blind (ACB) announced that the ScripTalk Talking Prescription Label pilot program is now being impletemented at Wegmans Food Markets.
Walgreens, VillageMD expand to Colorado
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens U.S. Healthcare segment and VillageMD announced the expansion of Village Medical at Walgreens into Colorado, with three new primary care practices, two in Fort Collins and a third in Longmont.
Walgreens returns as exclusive retail partner of Red Nose Day
Walgreens nationwide kick off sales and in-store donations for the ninth annual Red Nose Day campaign to support healthy communities and help end the cycle of child poverty began today.
Rite Aid opens small format store in Scottsville, Va.
PHILADELPHIA – Rite Aid Corp. this week opened a Rite Aid Pharmacy in Scottsville, Virginia, the third store in rural Virginia as part of a pilot program to improve access for pharmacy services in “pharmacy deserts” and underserved communities.
Meijer opening supercenter in Elkhart next month
Meijer announced that it will open a new 159,000-square-foot supercenter in Elkhart, Ind. on May 11, making it the 11th Meijer store in Northern Indiana.
Walmart outlines growth strategy
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart is using its two-day 2023 Investment Community meeting to provide details of its investment approach.
Afterpay expands partnership with Rite Aid
SAN FRANCISCO – Afterpay, the leader in “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) payments, celebrates the return of spring with epic deals and offers exclusively on the Afterpay app this month.
McKesson ideaShare registration now open
Registration is now open for McKesson ideaShare in Las Vegas from June 22–25, 2023. McKesson ideaShare is the nation’s premier community pharmacy annual education and networking event, hosted by McKesson, Health Mart, and Health Mart Atlas.
Hy-Vee opens first Hy-Vee Health infusion clinic
Hy-Vee, Inc. announced the grand opening of its first Hy-Vee Health infusion clinic, located at 7300 Westown Parkway, Suite 320, in West Des Moines, Iowa.