U.S. Farm Bill signed into law
President Trump has signed the Farm Bill, which had bipartisan support in Congress, into law. The signing of the $867 billion Farm Bill removes industrial hemp from a list of federally controlled substances.
Retail News
Packaged Facts reports Walmart gaining ground in groceries
Walmart is the in-store grocery leader. Some 27% of in-store grocery purchasers say Walmart is the in-store retailer they get groceries from most, more than twice as many as Kroger, the next most chosen retailer, according to market research firm Packaged Facts in the report U.S.
Walgreens earnings beat Wall Street projections
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) on Thursday reported first quarter double-digit earnings growth for fiscal 2019 that beat analysts’ expectations, while revenue fell short of forecasts. The retailer’s revenue was $33.79 billion.
Rite Aid reports fiscal 2019 third quarter results
Rite Aid Corp. today reported operating results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 1. For the third quarter, the company reported net loss from continuing operations of $17.3 million, or $0.02 per share, Adjusted net income from continuing operations of $14.7 million, or $0.
Rite Aid, McKesson continue partnership
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid Corp. and McKesson Corp. announced an agreement to key terms that will continue the companies’ pharmaceutical sourcing and distribution partnership for an additional 10 years.
Raley’s elevates Zimmermann to new leadership role
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Raley’s announced the promotion of Deirdre Zimmermann to chief customer experience officer. Zimmermann has served in an executive position since joining the organization in 2015, beginning as senior vice president, marketing and e-commerce.
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.
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.