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.
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Kroger and Inmar finalize strategic relationship
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – This week Inmar and Kroger Co.
WBA names Dixon global controller
Heather Dixon has been named senior vice president, global controller and chief accounting officer by Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc, effective March 18. Dixon will join WBA from Aetna Inc.
Rite Aid announces leadership restructuring
CAMP HILL, PA – Rite Aid Corp. announced Tuesday a leadership transition plan and an organizational restructuring to better align its structure with the company’s operations and to reduce costs. As part of the leadership transition, John Standley will step down as chief executive officer.
IRI’s Appel shares perspective on technology at Growth Summit
At the annual IRI Growth Summit IRI president and chief executive officer Andrew Appel Tuesday discussed his views on data and technology as the next enabler of competitive advantage.
IRI unveils findings of new CBD attitude and usage study
IRI Tuesday released findings of a new study focused on understanding the attitudes and usage motivations of legal adult cannabis users, and the projected impact of further legalization on consumer product purchase habits.
IRI Growth Summit: “Powering the path forward”
IRI‘s 2019 Growth Summit kicked off Monday at the new Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Denver, Colo. with a record attendance of approximately 1,600 participants expected during the three-day event.
Retail sales bounce back in January
WASHINGTON – Retail sales rebounded in January, the National Retail Federation said on Monday. Sales increased by 1.3% seasonally adjusted from December and by 3.6% unadjusted year-over-year. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants.
CVS Health offers $1 million grant fight opioid epidemic
In its ongoing effort to help combat the nation’s opioid epidemic across the country, CVS Health announced Friday the Aetna Foundation’s $1 million grant to the Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Abuse Coalition (the Coalition), which will help fuel the Coalition’s new Law Enforcement Overdose Int
Kroger’s Q4 net income dips
Kroger Co. on Thursday reported fiscal fourth quarter net income of $259 million, down from $854 million a year earlier, as investments weighed on profits. Net sales for the quarter ended February 2 declined 9.5% to $28 billion.
Albertsons partners with Glympse technology
BOISE, Idaho – Albertsons Cos. is enhancing its eCommerce platform with Glympse, a location sharing technology that gives shoppers real-time status of their grocery delivery or Drive Up & Go order. When customers are finishing their delivery order with an Albertsons Cos.
GNC to become exclusive retailer of Alani Nutrition products
GNC announced an exclusive retail and Amazon partnership with Alani Nutrition, a premium women’s supplement brand offering a range of health and sports nutrition products. Made in the United States, the Alani Nutrition product line uses hand selected, simple ingredients with no fillers.
The Midwest sees flu activity gains in Walgreens Flu Index
The Midwest saw gains in flu activity in Walgreens Flu Index for the week ending March 2.
Kinney Drugs president Jim Spencer passes away
Following a long illness, Kinney Drugs president Jim Spencer passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Sunday, March 3. Following his 1990 graduation from Rutgers University School of Business, Spencer launched what would be a long and distinguished career in retail.
Hy-Vee to support The Great American Milk Drive throughout March
Hy-Vee recently announced its commitment to delivering much-needed milk to local food banks in its eight-state region by partnering with The Great American Milk Drive throughout the month of March. This is the third consecutive year of the companywide partnership.
Nielsen expands drugstore coverage in U.S. with Cardinal Health
Nielsen announced Tuesday that Cardinal Health has selected Nielsen as its primary U.S. analytics provider for retail syndicated market and panel data. Nielsen will be the provider of retail market data for Cardinal Health, supporting its strong network of independent retail pharmacy partners.