Giant Food promotes expanded fine wine offerings
Giant Food announced today its promotion of various award-winning and highly-rated wines. Wine and beer selections are available at 67 Giant stores throughout Virginia, Washington D.C. and Maryland.
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Paramount Rx saves customers over $400 million on prescriptions
CARY, N.C. – Prescription benefits manager Paramount Rx reported that it has saved customers more than $400 million on their prescriptions in 2018 through its Community Cares Rx prescription discount program.
Shoppers Drug Mart expands beauty offering with launch of clinic
Shoppers Drug Mart today announced it will open a pilot store, the Beauty Clinic by Shoppers Drug Mart, dedicated to cosmetic dermatology services.
Nuro and Kroger launch unmanned delivery service
Nuro and Kroger Co. today announced the launch of the first-ever unmanned delivery service available to the general public. Since August, the companies have operated a self-driving grocery delivery service in Scottsdale, Ariz. with an autonomous Prius fleet accompanied by vehicle operators.
Rite Aid names Mennen senior VP and CIO
Rite Aid Corp. announced today that Justin Mennen, a seasoned technology and digital leader with more than 20 years of technology leadership experience, has been named Rite Aid’s senior vice president and chief information officer.
MinuteClinic intros new virtual care offering in Wyoming, New Mexico
CVS Health announced that MinuteClinic, the company’s retail medical clinic, has rolled out its new virtual health care offering in the states of Wyoming and New Mexico.
Kroger, Inmar announce strategic relationship
Inmar and Kroger Co. have launched a new strategic relationship to drive innovation in digital offer management.
Thrifty White and Emerlyn Technology to partner
PLYMOUTH, Minn. – Thrifty White Pharmacy announced today that the partnership between Thrifty White and SureCost, a central ordering application powered by Emerlyn Technology, will now be offered to Independent pharmacies through Thrifty White’s Affiliated Pharmacy Program.
Walgreens launches Flu Index for 2018-2019 season
With holiday travel around the corner and flu activity on the rise in many parts of the country, Walgreens has launched its first Flu Index for the 2018-2019 flu season. The Walgreens Flu Index, now in its fifth season, is a weekly report ranking the top markets and states for flu activity
Survey: Half of Americans plan holiday spending around anticipated tax refunds
A new study from TaxSlayer reveals that many Americans, especially Millennials and Gen Xers, anticipate how much their tax refund will be to help plan what’s under the tree.
Target offering more holiday delivery options
Target Corp. is helping take the stress out of the season for last-minute shoppers by guaranteeing eligible Target.com orders will be delivered for free by Christmas Eve.
Hy-Vee acquires script files of 22 Shopko pharmacies in 17 cities
Hy-Vee Inc. has acquired the prescription files of 22 Shopko pharmacies in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Shopko patient files will merge into existing Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations in the 17 cities where the acquisitions have taken place.
Rite Aid Foundation raises money for Children’s Hospital in Michigan
CAMP HILL, Pa. – The Rite Aid Foundation has donated a grant of $50,000 to the Hurley Foundation, on behalf of Hurley Children’s Hospital in Flint, Mich., to improve access to healthy foods for underserved children.
CVS, Sharecare launch digital drug discount card
ATLANTA– Sharecare, the digital health company helping people manage all their health in one place, today announced the launch of Sharecare Rx, a digital pharmacy savings card to help people who are uninsured or may lack sufficient drug coverage save money on their prescription medications.
Fred’s announces Q3 results
Fred’s, Inc. today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended November 3, 2018. The retailer also announced it will complete the transfer of prescription files from 179 of its pharmacies to Walgreens Boots Alliance early next year.
Acosta reveals top 10 CPG industry predictions for 2019
The consumer packaged goods industry is rapidly evolving, and a New Year will usher in even more changes.