Rite Aid now offering Kokie Cosmetics
Rite Aid customers can now find a selection of more than 200 prestige quality, cruelty-free beauty items from Kokie Cosmetics at more than 2,300 Rite Aid stores and at RiteAid.com.
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Gemini Health and Surescripts partner to help lower drug costs
Gemini Health today announced a new initiative to help lower prescription drug costs by working with Surescripts, the nation’s largest health information network, to deliver price transparency at the time of prescribing.
Amazon selects NYC and Northern Virginia for HQ2
Amazon today announced that it has selected New York City and Arlington, Virginia, as the locations for the company’s new headquarters.
WBA to participate at Credit Suisse Healthcare Conference
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance announced that executive vice president and global chief financial officer James Kehoe will participate in a fireside chat at the Credit Suisse 27th Annual Healthcare Conference at The Phoenician, Scottsdale, Ariz. on Wednesday, November 14.
Bartell Drugs decking the halls with new holiday programs
The holidays are quickly approaching and Bartell Drugs has some new programs that invites customers to join in embracing the spirit of the season. The retailer said holiday shopping will be stress free with it’s highly anticipated Annual Gift Guide.
Sears closing another 40 stores early next year
Sears, which owns Kmart alongside its flagship retail brand, announced this week that 40 more Kmart and Sears stores will close in the near future.
Consumers taking charge of their own health says IRI study
Eating organic food, using natural home remedies, taking vitamins and disinfecting homes are just a few ways in which consumers are taking control of their own health and getting a handle on rising health care costs, according to an IRI report.
Retail sales ban expected on flavored e-cigarettes
Seeking to curb vaping by minors, the Food and Drug Administration is banning retail sales of most flavored e-cigarettes.
Research shows consumers adopting tech-driven purchasing habits
Citi Retail Services (CRS) announced the results of its third-annual nationwide study on evolving consumer shopping trends during the holiday season. The survey of 1,000 U.S.
Hy-Vee is honoring the vets with a number of programs
This November, Hy-Vee is encouraging customers to join its Hy-Vee Homefront initiative for the sixth consecutive year in honor of our nation’s veterans.
Genoa Healthcare opens 14 new locations in past two months
Over the past two months, Genoa Healthcare has opened 14 pharmacies across the country. It’s unique model of pharmacy has been brought to communities in: Laredo, Texas Grants Pass, Ore. Hannibal, Ore. Lufkin, Texas Weslaco, Texas Toledo, Ohio Valley Cottage, N.Y. Biddeford, Maine St.
Publix named one of Fortune’s best workplaces in retail
LAKELAND, Fla. – Publix Super Markets has once again been named one of the Best Workplaces in Retail by Fortune, moving up to No. 2 from the No. 3 spot in 2017.
Walgreens to hire 5,000 veterans over next 5 years
Walgreens and Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) today announced a new initiative that aims to provide career and educational opportunities for 5,000 U.S. veterans over the next five years.
Ahold Delhaize names Selma Postma as Peapod president
Ahold Delhaize has appointed Selma Postma as president of Peapod, effective January 1. Postma joins Peapod after a career of almost two decades at Albert Heijn. Since 2014, she was general manager of Albert Heijn Online, where she helped to accelerate online sales to more than 20% annually.
CVS plans to open concept stores next year
During yesterday’s earnings call, chief executive officer Larry Merlo reported that after the Aetna deal is finalized, CVS plans to open its first concept stores early next year.
Instacart unveils national expansion of new “Instacart Pickup” grocery service
Instacart, the North American leader in online groceries, today announced the national expansion of Instacart Pickup, a new grocery click-and-collect service.