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.
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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.
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.