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Walmart’s strong Q1 same-store sales growth
Walmart on Thursday reported first quarter net income of $3.84 billion as revenue rose 1% to $123.9 billion. U.S. same-store sales increased 3.4% in the 13 weeks ended April 30. That was the best performance by that metric in nine years, the company said. Net sales in the United States increased 3.
Fred’s closing 104 more stores
Fred’s Inc. announced Thursday it is closing 104 underperforming stores as part of an “ongoing effort to rationalize its store footprint.
Bartell Drugs partners with NimbleRx for same-day Rx delivery
SEATTLE – In today’s highly competitive and convenience-driven landscape, retailers are challenged to adapt to consumer behaviors.
higi extends partnership with Rite Aid
higi on Wednesday announced the extension of its longstanding partnership with the Rite Aid Corp. higi stations offer free health screenings to consumers, as well as interactive educational content focused on awareness, prevention and management of some of today’s most pervasive chronic conditions.
CVS launches ‘Tested to Be Trusted’ program
CVS Pharmacy on Wednesday announced the launch of Tested to Be Trusted, a program requiring third-party testing of all vitamins and supplements sold in-store and online to confirm the accuracy of the dietary ingredients listed on the supplement facts panel and to confirm that products are free from
The Vitamin Shoppe soars using Aptos retail technology
Aptos announced that The Vitamin Shoppe is successfully leveraging Aptos solutions, including Aptos Store for point of sale and Aptos CRM, as part of the retailer’s ongoing advancements in omnichannel excellence and customer loyalty.
Aurora Pharmacy joins Aetna Medicare’s preferred pharmacy network
MILWAUKEE – Aurora Health Care, part of Advocate Aurora Health, and Aetna, a CVS Health business, Monday announced that Aurora Pharmacy has joined Aetna’s Medicare network of preferred pharmacies.
Rite Aid stockholders approve reverse stock split
CAMP HILL, PA – Rite Aid Corp. announced that its stockholders approved a reverse stock split of the company’s common stock at Thursday’s special meeting of stockholders.
eCommerce channels being utilized more for drug and medical device sales
As tech-savvy millennials have come to expect a high level of user experience (UX), the health care industry has begun to digitize products, services, and commerce models.
Washington, Michigan and Wisconsin see more flu activity
Washington, Michigan and Wisconsin were the lead states in Walgreens Flu Index for week ending March 16, 2019.
Kroger, Ocado name location of second high-tech fulfillment center
Kroger Co. and Ocado Tuesday announced Groveland, Lake County, Florida, as the second location for one of their Customer Fulfillment Centers (CFC). “Kroger is incredibly excited to construct one of our industry-leading Customer Fulfillment Centers in Groveland, Fla.
CVS fights rise of e-cigarette use at colleges
As part of its commitment to building healthier communities, CVS Health Tuesday announced more than $1.4 million in new giving through the CVS Health Foundation to 82 U.S.
Shopko is going out of business
Shopko, having been unable to find a buyer, said Monday that it plans to begin liquidating its assets. The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January, said it was still evaluating strategic options for its optical business.
Rite Aid launches new prescription drug safety initiative in Harrisburg
In an effort to help address adolescent drug abuse and misuse in Pennsylvania, The Rite Aid Foundation is bringing the Prescription Drug Safety program, an innovative digital course about prescription drug abuse prevention, to Harrisburg-area high schools.
VTech named Walmart’s Toy Supplier of the Year
CHICAGO – VTech, a world leader in age-appropriate and developmental electronic learning products for children, Friday announced it received the Walmart Supplier of the Year Award in the Toy category.