Kroger selects two new Ocado sites
Kroger Co. and Ocado said Tuesday that their next two customer fulfillment centers will be located in central Florida and in the Mid-Atlantic region.
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Rite Aid and GNC extend partnership
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid Corp. and GNC announced Tuesday an agreement which extends their partnership through 2022. Rite Aid and GNC have had an exclusive partnership in the chain drug channel since December 1998.
Hy-Vee partners to help bring awareness to childhood obesity
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Minnesota Timberwolves, in partnership with Hy-Vee and MATTER, announced the launch of a new initiative that will increase awareness of childhood obesity and educate families on simple steps to make healthy meal choices.
Schnucks regional specialty pharmacy earns URAC accreditation
ST. LOUIS – Schnuck Markets announced this week that its regional specialty pharmacy, located in Maryland Heights, Mo., earned URAC accreditation. URAC is the independent leader in promoting healthcare quality through accreditation, certification, and measurement.
Walmart.com becomes first U.S. retailer to carry myONE’s 60 condom sizes
This week myONE condoms has launched on Walmart.com with its historic range of 60 sizes, becoming the first retailer in the United States to carry the world’s largest range of sizes, complete with a customer experience said to help consumers find their perfect fit.
Shoppers Drug Mart unveils Beauty Ice Palace
Shoppers Drug Mart Thursday unveiled its first-ever Beauty Ice Palace — a dramatic pop-up ice castle — where shoppers this Valentine’s Day had the opportunity to step out of the cold and into some bold beauty looks outside their store on Yonge and Dundas Square.
NRF reports holiday sales gains less than anticipated
WASHINGTON – The holiday season turned out not to have been a particularly merry one for retail sales, the National Retail Federation said on Thursday. Retail sales grew a lower-than-expected 2.9% during the two-month period, according to the NRF, which cited U.S.
Amazon backs out of NYC campus deal
According to published reports, Amazon reported on Thursday that it was canceling plans to build a corporate campus in New York City. The company had planned to build a huge complex in Long Island City, Queens, in exchange for nearly $3 billion in state and city incentives. But the deal had run
Alipay now available at Walgreens locations nationwide
NEW YORK – Alipay, the world’s leading digital payment platform, operated by Ant Financial Services Group, and Walgreens, Wednesday announced a collaboration that will bring Alipay’s mobile payment platform to thousands of Walgreens locations throughout the U.S.
GMDC launches Selfcare Summit
Leading retail industry trade association Global Market Development Center (GMDC) has announced it is launching a new business development and educational event focused on the consumerization of health care and its impact on the future of retail: the Selfcare Summit.
CVS Health unveils new concept stores
CVS Health has unveiled a new health-focused store concept here that’s designed to help the pharmacy chain become more of a health-care provider.
IRI appoints Baljit Dail as president of IRI Global
IRI Wednesday announced the appointment of Baljit “Bal” Dail as president of IRI Global, effective April 1. In this role, Dail will lead and support IRI’s go to market commercial efforts in the U.S. and internationally. He will also join the IRI board of directors.
Mississippi, Alabama and Oklahoma top list for flu activity
Mississippi, Alabama and Oklahoma topped the state list for flu activity for the week ending February 9 in Walgreens Flu Index report.
Kroger rolls out Kroger Pay and Kroger REWARDS Debit Card
Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it is introducing Kroger Pay, a mobile payment solution that securely combines a customer’s payment and loyalty card information to create a faster checkout experience.
Lewis Drug acquires six Shopko pharmacies
Lewis Drug announced that the chain has purchased pharmacy assets, including prescription files and records, from Shopko Stores in the following six communities: Madison, Mitchell and Sisseton, S.D.; Luverne and St. James, Minn. and Ida Grove, Iowa.
Albertsons’ pharmacies adopt TemperPack’s ClimaCell packaging
RICHMOND, Va.– TemperPack, a leader in sustainable packaging, and Albertsons Cos. are teaming up to divert tens of thousands of pounds of waste from the landfill every year.