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Bartell’s, Salvation Army team for holiday toy drive

Bartell’s, Salvation Army team for holiday toy drive

In partnership with The Salvation Army and local radio station WARM 106.9, Bartell’s is once again hosting the Toy N’ Joy program.  This program is designed to collect new, unwrapped toys for local children during the holidays. Bartell’s has hosted the Toy N’ Joy event for the past 17 years.

The American-Italian Cancer Foundation honors Stefano Pessina

The American-Italian Cancer Foundation honors Stefano Pessina

NEW YORK – On Tuesday night, the American-Italian Cancer Foundation (AICF) presented Stefano Pessina, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) with the Alessandro di Montezemolo Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding career in health care.

Manscaped debuts Essentials Kit at Target

Manscaped debuts Essentials Kit at Target

Manscaped, the below-the-waist grooming company providing precision-engineered tools and accessories for a simple and effective manscaping routine, announced today that its Essentials Kit will hit shelves nationwide at Target stores.

Bartell Drugs launches Instacart service

Bartell Drugs launches Instacart service

Offering more delivery options than ever before, Bartell’s has launched Instacart. “We understand the importance of making connections, driving convenience, putting the customer in control and improving their experiences,” said Brent Beebe, senior vice president of merchandising for Bartell’s.

KKR makes formal approach to buy WBA

KKR makes formal approach to buy WBA

According to published reports, KKR & Co. has formally approached Walgreens Boots Alliance about a deal to take the company private, in what could be the biggest-ever leveraged buyout.

Rite Aid Foundation donates to wildfire relief

Rite Aid Foundation donates to wildfire relief

CAMP HILL, Pa. – The Rite Aid Foundation announced Monday that a $75,000 donation will be distributed to the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region to support wildfire relief efforts.

Giant Food plans to redevelop Fort Washington store

Giant Food plans to redevelop Fort Washington store

Giant Food announced plans to redevelop one of its store locations in Fort Washington, Md. Located at 9580 Livingston Rd., the store has been a staple of the local community along with 16 other Giant locations in the Prince George’s County and is sharing a preview of plans that will bring an

Walgreens explores going private

Walgreens explores going private

According to various published reports, Walgreens Boots Alliance is exploring going private in what could mark the largest leveraged buyout in history. One of the firms looking at a deal is KKR. KKR has a history with the retailer.

Walgreens Flu Index shows new areas lead in October flu activity

Walgreens Flu Index shows new areas lead in October flu activity

Flu season is ramping up and new data released today by Walgreens is a strong reminder that now is the time to roll up your sleeve and get your annual flu shot if you haven’t already. The first monthly report from the Walgreens Flu Index for October shows increased flu activity in

CVS Health beats Q3 earnings forecast

CVS Health beats Q3 earnings forecast

CVS Health turned in another impressive showing  in the third quarter of 2019, as both adjusted earnings and revenues exceeded analysts’ estimates. Based on the solid performance, the company raised its full-year guidance on adjusted earnings.

Meijer shares its largest Top Toy list ever this holiday season

Meijer shares its largest Top Toy list ever this holiday season

This holiday season, Meijer has its largest list of the hottest toys hand-picked by its toy buying team. The retailer expanded its Top Toy list to include 35 of the hottest, name brand toys that are featured within the retailer’s Toy Book. Some of the toys – Nerf Elite Titan, Frozen

ShopRite adds programs for Diabetes Awareness Month

ShopRite adds programs for Diabetes Awareness Month

November is Diabetes Awareness Month, and as part of ShopRite’s continued commitment to providing free health and wellness services to its shoppers, the supermarket is offering a variety of free diabetes-themed educational classes, food demonstrations and store tours led by its team of over 100 in-s