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GIANT plans flagship supermarket in Philadelphia

GIANT plans flagship supermarket in Philadelphia

GIANT Food Stores announced plans for a flagship supermarket in a mixed-use urban development under construction on the banks of the Schuylkill River in downtown Philadelphia. The 65,000-square-foot GIANT store is expected to open by fall of 2020, the company said.

Giant Eagle partners with higi

Giant Eagle partners with higi

CHICAGO – higi, a consumer health engagement company who partners with leading retailers and health care companies to provide access points to care via a connected network of smart health stations, announced on Monday a new partnership with Giant Eagle Supermarkets.

Rite Aid appoints Heyward Donigan as CEO

Rite Aid appoints Heyward Donigan as CEO

Rite Aid Corp. announced Monday that the board of directors has appointed Heyward Donigan as chief executive officer and a member of the board, effective immediately. As planned, John Standley will step down from his role as chief executive officer in connection with this announcement.

The Vitamin Shoppe to be acquired by Liberty Tax

The Vitamin Shoppe to be acquired by Liberty Tax

Liberty Tax, the parent company of Liberty Tax Service and Buddy’s Home Furnishings and The Vitamin Shoppe announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Liberty Tax will acquire The Vitamin Shoppe in an all cash transaction valued at approximately $208 million.

The American Cancer Society and CVS Health team up on fundraiser

The American Cancer Society and CVS Health team up on fundraiser

ATLANTA – The American Cancer Society, the nation’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer, announced this week the launch of an in-store fundraising campaign at CVS Pharmacy locations across the country, as part of its national collaboration with CVS Health.

Walgreens to close 200 stores in the U.S.

Walgreens to close 200 stores in the U.S.

Walgreens Boots Alliance announced plans to close 200 stores in the United States as it looks to cut costs. The company said in a regulatory filing Tuesday the closings are part of its previously announced plan to trim costs by $1.5 billion in a few years. In May, the company announced plans

Upper East Chemists opens in NYC

Upper East Chemists opens in NYC

Upper East Chemists, a family-owned luxury drug store and neighborhood purveyor of natural health products, is now open at 1401 3rd Avenue at 80th Street.