CVS Health announced two executive appointments. David Joyner will rejoin the company as Executive Vice President and President of Pharmacy Services, while Amy Bricker has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer – Consumer.
ORLANDO – FMI – The Food Industry Association announced announced on Monday its 2023 Board of Directors elected at the association’s annual Midwinter Executive Conference in Orlando.
Rick Brindle, Elizabeth Chace-Marino, Ron Edenfield, Bob Obray, Art Potash, Gordon Reid, and Joe Sheridan — have exemplified food industry excellence through first-rate company leadership, community impact and customer service, according to FMI.
Dollar General announced that it is piloting mobile clinics at three Tennessee stores in partnership with mobile health provider DocGo. The clinics, which are hosted in vans in store parking lots, offer basic, preventative and urgent care services, along with lab testing.
CVS Health announced it will invest $16 million with Urban Atlantic, North Carolina’s INLIVIAN (formerly the Charlotte Housing Authority), and Red Stone Equity Partners to bring a new, unique housing concept to North Carolina.
NEW YORK – Rite Aid said this week it plans to dispense abortion medication in a limited number of its pharmacies and will serve customers either in person or through mail delivery. The company said it will dispense the pill, mifepristone, in compliance with federal and state laws.
Dollar General is partnering with Ibotta to launch a cash-back rewards program that aims to boost customer loyalty by helping its shoppers get more for their money.
PITTSBURGH – When PRIME Hydration launched at in January 2022 it was an immediate smash hit, helping consumers rehydrate with great taste, bold flavors, and a powerful energy boost to refresh, replenish, and refuel.
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced his office reached a settlement with Walgreens for $83 million on Wednesday.
WASHINGTON – Retail sales during 2022’s November-December holiday season grew 5.3% over 2021 to $936.3 billion, falling short of the National Retail Federation’s forecast amid continuing inflation and high interest rates, NRF said today.
It’s been a volatile few years for retailers, and now tides are fluctuating again amid continued financial pressures and a shift in consumer spending toward services that will weigh on retail sales.
BOISE, Idaho – Albertsons Cos. announced the opening of its annual application process for certified diverse-owned suppliers.
CVS Health announced that Sam Khichi will join the company as executive vice president, chief policy officer and general counsel, effective February 13.
Walmart announced this week a partnership with software company Salesforce Inc. to offer delivery and store pickup services to retail customers using Walmart’s fulfillment network.
DEERFIELD, Ill.– Teenagers nationwide can begin submitting entries for the 13th Annual Expressions by Walgreens, an artistic challenge for high school students that awards monetary prizes in four categories: visual arts, media arts, spoken word, and creative writing.
