Kroger to sell topical CBD products
Kroger Co. has confirmed that it plans to begin selling topical products infused with CBD in 945 stores across 17 states. The products are set to be on those store shelves by the end of the month.
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Kroger, Ocado break ground on high-tech customer fulfillment center
Kroger Co. and Ocado Wednesday broke ground on America’s first customer fulfillment center (CFC).
CVS Health introduces new benefits service
CVS Health on Tuesday announced the availability of Vendor Benefit Management, a new service developed to help CVS Caremark pharmacy benefit management (PBM) clients more easily contract, implement and manage their choice of available and emerging third-party health and wellness benefit solutions bo
NACDS TSE to feature former secretary of state John Kerry
ARLINGTON, Va. – 2019 NACDS Total Store Expo (NACDS TSE) attendees will hear from former Secretary of State and five-term U.S. Senator John Kerry at the always-anticipated Sunday Business Program. In his more than three decades of public service, Kerry has earned respect around the globe.
Trumm Drug is Health Mart Pharmacy of the Year
Trumm Drug, a Health Mart pharmacy in Alexandria, Minn. has been named the Health Mart Pharmacy of the Year. The designation is only awarded to top-performing Health Mart pharmacies for superior clinical performance, high-touch patient relationships and proactive advocacy efforts.
Walmart wraps up shareholders’ week
Walmart wrapped up its annual shareholders’ week activities on Friday with a celebration of the company’s associates as “extraordinary people doing extraordinary things.” Brett Biggs, executive vice president and chief financial officer, credited Walmart’s 2.
Father’s Day spending expected to hit record numbers
WASHINGTON – Americans are expected to spend a record $16 billion on Father’s Day gifts this year, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insight & Analytics. That’s up from last year’s $15.3 billion.
Giant Food unveils new rainbow logo for Pride Month
Giant Food has revealed a special Pride Month logo in celebration of the local LGBTQ community and as part of local Pride Month festivities.
CVS outlines strategy to accelerate growth
The executive team of CVS Health on Tuesday outlined a series of transformation initiatives at its 2019 Investor Day event, showing how the company plans to accelerate enterprise growth, simplify a consumer health system that is confusing and inconvenient, and position the company for long-term grow
FMI weighs in on CBD-infused products at FDA hearing
WASHINGTON – Food Marketing Institute (FMI) on Friday participated in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) public hearing regarding products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds, including hemp and cannabidiol (CBD), as the agency considers whether and how to create a legal pathway
Keptner named Rite Aid chief marketing and merchandising officer
Rite Aid Corp. announced on Thursday that Erik Keptner, a proven leader with more than 20 years’ experience in retail marketing, has been named to the newly created position of senior vice president and chief marketing and merchandising officer, effective June 24, 2019.
Kroger Health offering free blood glucose screenings
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 84 million adults in the U.S. have prediabetes, yet the majority are unaware due to the lack of specific symptoms. Kroger Health, the healthcare arm of Kroger Co.
Walmart names Kumar chief technology officer
Walmart has appointed tech industry veteran Suresh Kumar to a new chief technology officer and chief development officer role position, reporting directly to president and chief executive officer Doug McMillon.
Rite Aid Foundation to give additional $6 million to Folds of Honor
Over the Memorial Day weekend, The Rite Aid Foundation announced a three-year, $6 million commitment to Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to children of military service members who have been killed or seriously wounded while serving our country.
Wakefern and ShopRite associates receive 2019 YWCA TWIN Awards
KEASBEY, N.J. – Wakefern Food Corp. announced the Wakefern, ShopRite Supermarkets and ShopRite of Carteret recipients of the 2019 YWCA “Tribute to Women and Industry” (TWIN) Award.
The Vitamin Shoppe expands CBD hemp extract offerings
The Vitamin Shoppe is expanding its CBD hemp extract offerings to meet consumer demand and serve as a trusted retailer of quality health and wellness supplements.