Kroger to pilot Print Mates photo kiosks in Atlanta stores
Generation Next Franchise Brands announced Tuesday a pilot with Kroger Co.’s Atlanta Division for Generation Next’s subsidiary, Print Mates digital photo printing kiosks.
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Leading retailers applaud feds decision on faster payments
The Federal Reserve announced Monday that they will move forward with a plan to upgrade America’s financial infrastructure to allow for faster payments.
Albertsons names Theilmann EVP and chief human resources officer
BOISE, Idaho – Albertsons Cos. announced Monday that Mike Theilmann has been named executive vice president and chief human resources officer, effective August 19, 2019. Theilmann joins Albertsons Cos.
Upper East Chemists opens in NYC
Upper East Chemists, a family-owned luxury drug store and neighborhood purveyor of natural health products, is now open at 1401 3rd Avenue at 80th Street.
CVS expands CarePass program nationwide
CVS Pharmacy announced Monday that customers will be able to enroll in CarePass at participating CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide, or online at CVS.com/carepass.
Judy Sansone to retire from CVS
CVS Health said Saturday that Judy Sansone, the company’s senior vice president of front store business and chief merchant, has decided to retire in September.
Packaged Facts looks at beverage trends
The U.S. beverage industry is awash in recent product introductions featuring alternative ingredients, natural or organic positioning, and free-from labeling all marketed to fit the lifestyles of modern consumers.
CVS to address chemical concerns in sunscreens
WOONSOCKET, RI – CVS Health announced it will be taking another step forward in advancing its efforts to remove chemicals of consumer concern by eliminating oxybenzone and octinoxate from nearly 60 CVS Health Store Brand sunscreen products under SPF 50 by the end of 2020.
Bartell’s school tools donation drive supports local students
SEATTLE – Bartell Drugs, in partnership with local radio station STAR 101.5 and World Vision, is helping set students up for success. From August 4 to 30, Bartell’s 17th Annual School Tools program welcomes donations of school supplies and hygiene products.
Chris Kirchner receives The Rite Aid Foundation’s KidChamp Award
CAMP HILL, Pa. – The Rite Aid Foundation announced Thursday that Chris Kirchner, executive director of the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance (PCA), in Philadelphia, Pa., has been awarded its KidChamp Award.
Photo Finale adds Rite Aid to growing client roster
Photo Finale, a leader in white-label photo ecommerce services, announced Rite Aid Corp. has launched its online photo service on the Photo Finale platform. Customers can now order prints, canvas, photo books, gifts and much more at photo.riteaid.com. Rite Aid has 2,466 stores in 18 states.
Walgreens, Bausch Health modify agreement
Walgreens and Bausch Health Companies announced Thursday a modification to their existing fulfillment agreement to bring patients lower prices, increased transparency and convenience for many of Bausch Health’s dermatology products.
RangeMe, Walgreens team for trending products, supplier diversity
RangeMe said Wednesday that Walgreens has joined their platform to more easily access new and diverse suppliers. RangeMe’s technology allows retailers such as Walgreens to access critical information about suppliers, ranging from company background to product specs and samples.
Walgreens invests in Shields Health Solutions
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Shields Health Solutions, Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) and Walgreens announced Wednesday that the parties have entered into a definitive agreement through which WCAS and Walgreens will make equity investments in Shields. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Veritas Farms CBD expands Kroger partnership
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Veritas Farms announced that it is expanding its distribution partnership with Kroger Family of Stores into five new states and adding additional stores in existing states.
Kroger expands store count that sells Charlotte’s Web CBD products
Charlotte’s Web announced this week that Kroger Co. has begun carrying Charlotte’s Web products in multiple states with a plan to roll out to a total of 1,350 store locations in 22 states.