Target’s Q4 earnings and sales beat expectations
Target Corp. on Tuesday posted fourth quarter sales and earnings growth that topped Wall Street’s expectations, the first time it has done so in a year.
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Bloom Nutrition entering Walmart’s growing health and wellness category
Bloom Nutrition announced its expanding retail presence by launching into Walmart retail stores nationwide and online. Furthering Bloom’s mission to provide approachable, accessible and delicious health products to all.
Dollar General’s Q4 results are below expectations
Dollar General posted a 5.7% increase in same-store sales for the fourth quarter, according to preliminary results reported on Thursday. That is below the company’s previous expectation of an increase of about 6% to 7%.
Hartig Drug teams with local 14-year-old entrepreneur for sweet success
DUBUQUE, Iowa – Hartig Drug is proud to support local young entrepreneurs and other local businesses in the community through partnerships as vendors. One such success story is Countryside Freeze-Dried, a local freeze-dried business based in Earlville, Iowa.
Target is expanding next-day delivery capabilities
Target plans to invest $100 million to expand its next-day delivery infrastructure, including by adding new sortation centers that make its store-as-hub delivery model more efficient.
NCR expands ATM presence and services at Walgreens locations
NCR Corp. has extended and expanded a long-term agreement with Walgreens, which will make NCR the provider of ATM services across nearly all Walgreens stores in the United States, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia.
Walmart releases Q4 numbers
Walmart cited broad-based strength across its global segments in posting revenue growth of 7.3% in its fiscal year ended January 31. The company posted fiscal 2023 net income of nearly $11.7 billion, down 14.6% compared with the previous fiscal year.
Care Initiatives and Hartig Drug Co. form TrueMed Pharmacy
DES MOINES, Iowa – Care Initiatives and Hartig Drug Co. announced the formation of TrueMed Pharmacy. Through this venture, Care Initiatives’ skilled nursing communities will have access to local, Iowa-based pharmacy providers and 100 years of pharmacy experience brought by Hartig Drug Company.
WBA’s Alex Cosimano joining Learn Look Locate program
Alex Cosimano, a specialty pharmacy manager at Walgreen Co., is joining the team of medical advisors at Learn Look Locate, a website that provides access to information and advice from health care professionals for breast cancer patients.
NACDS Foundation Dinner moving to NACDS TSE
ARLINGTON, Va. – The always-inspiring NACDS Foundation Dinner is making a major move to the NACDS Total Store Expo – a venue that will expand its reach and its ability to support public health initiatives.
RangeMe reveals global buyer search trends of 2022
SAN FRANCISCO – Coffee, Candy, and Mushrooms were top-of-mind among retail buyers last year, as they were the most-used keyword searches on RangeMe, according to the latest Retail Recap 2022 report. The report highlights trends among the activity of U.S.
NRF reports retail sales picked up in January
WASHINGTON – Retail sales bounced back strongly in January as inflation eased and income grew, the National Retail Federation said Wednesday.
Gladys Knight to perform at Board of Directors Dinner during NACDS Annual
NACDS announced that Gladys Knight will be performing during the Board of Directors Dinner on Tuesday, April 25 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. at the NACDS Annual, which is being held April 23-25 at the Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla. The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the
Hy-Vee gives $50,000 in grants to local minority- and women-owned businesses in Minneapolis
Hy-Vee, Inc. awarded $50,000 to local minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Vitamin Angels expands global impact in 2022
Vitamin Angels, a public health nonprofit working to improve maternal and child nutrition worldwide, successfully expanded its multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) – also known as prenatal vitamins and minerals – programs globally in 2022.