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Fred’s names SB360 to conduct store closing sales

Fred’s names SB360 to conduct store closing sales

Fred’s has once again tapped SB360 Capital Partners as their exclusive consultant to conduct store closing sales in all 81 remaining Fred’s locations. SB360 Capital Partners has closed 442 Fred’s locations since April of this year. Fred’s filed a voluntary petition for Chapter 11 on Monday in the U.

Albertsons offers customers home opioid disposal option

Albertsons offers customers home opioid disposal option

As part of its commitment to prevent opioid misuse, Albertsons Cos. now offers DisposeRx — an at-home, eco-friendly medication disposal service — at its nearly 1,800 pharmacy counters in 34 states and Washington, D.C. Albertsons Cos.

Walgreens, Vitamin Angels reach milestone

Walgreens, Vitamin Angels reach milestone

Walgreens and non-profit Vitamin Angels announced Tuesday that they have supported more than 200 million women and children in the U.S. and around the world through their partnership to improve child and maternal health. Approximately one-third of women in the U.S.

Geoff White named executive VP at Albertsons

Geoff White named executive VP at Albertsons

Albertsons Cos. has promoted Own Brands president Geoff White to executive vice president and chief merchandising officer. Under White’s leadership, Own Brands penetration grew from 23.0% in fiscal year 2017 to 25.3% in the company’s most recently reported quarter.

The Vitamin Shoppe gets new bidder

The Vitamin Shoppe gets new bidder

The Vitamin Shoppe announced on Monday it received a new bid from a third party company that likely would be better than the deal to which the company agreed to a month ago. The nutritional products retailer said it received a buyout bid from a third party during the “go-shop” period as

Fred’s files for Chapter 11 protection

Fred’s files for Chapter 11 protection

Fred’s announced Monday that the company has filed for voluntary relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.  The company has also filed a motion seeking interim and final approval of the U.S.

Walmart changes policies on guns, ammo

Walmart changes policies on guns, ammo

Walmart announced this week that it will stop selling certain kinds of guns and ammunition, and will discourage customers in “open carry” states from openly bringing their firearms into Walmart stores.