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John Furner named to lead Walmart U.S.

John Furner named to lead Walmart U.S.

Walmart said Thursday that John Furner will become the president and chief executive officer of Walmart U.S., effective November 1. John Furner Furner, who currently serves as president and CEO of Sam’s Club, will succeed Greg Foran, who has led Walmart U.S. for five years.

Walgreens, Kroger to stop selling e-cigarettes

Walgreens, Kroger to stop selling e-cigarettes

Walgreens and Kroger Co. both announced in separate statements on Monday, that they will stop selling e-cigarettes at their stores, amid heightened regulatory scrutiny of the product and reports of lung disease and some deaths linked to vaping.

Selfcare Summit looks at the future of retail

Selfcare Summit looks at the future of retail

This past weekend the Global Market Development Center | Retail Tomorrow (GMDC) held its inaugural Selfcare Summit 2019 conference, a three-day business development and educational event focused on the “consumerization” of health care and its impact on the future of retail here.

Lewis Drug removes all forms of Zantac from shelves

Lewis Drug removes all forms of Zantac from shelves

Lewis Drug stores has joined the growing list of drug chains removing all forms of Zantac from store shelves. This includes brand name and generic products, including their private label Premier Value ranitidine products.