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Retailers say credit card swipe fee proposed settlement won’t work

Retailers say credit card swipe fee proposed settlement won’t work

WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation said a proposed new class action settlement, which purports to resolve claims that Visa and MasterCard set credit card swipe fees in a multi-billion dollar price-fixing scheme, largely resembles part of an agreement that both a federal appellate court and

New study looks at breakfast trends

New study looks at breakfast trends

The old adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day still rings true for most people, according to Packaged Facts’ report Breakfast: Retail Product Trends and Opportunities in the U.S.

Pharmacy First forms collaborative partnership

Pharmacy First forms collaborative partnership

Pharmacy First, a leading Pharmacy Services Administrative Organization (PSAO) supporting a network of independent pharmacies, has partnered with Medversant Technologies, LLC to collaboratively bring together a robust credentialing, compliance and monitoring program for Pharmacy First members.

McKesson elects Caruso as independent director

McKesson elects Caruso as independent director

McKesson Corp. announced that its board of directors has elected Dominic Caruso as a new independent director, effective September 12, 2018. With the election of Dominic Caruso, McKesson’s board of directors increases from eight to nine members, eight of whom are independent.

Sally Beauty launches exclusive hair color kits in a box

Sally Beauty launches exclusive hair color kits in a box

Sally Beauty has launched exclusive box hair color kits in their private label brand, ion, and in one other national brand. ion, the professional hair color line trusted by stylists, now delivers professional hair color to homes with the game changing Intensive Shine  color kit.

Fred’s reports second quarter results

Fred’s reports second quarter results

Fred’s, Inc. reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended August 4, 2018. Net sales down 4.3% to $419.7 million in second quarter 2018 versus $438.5 million 2017.

Health Mart launches national ‘Power Your Partnerships’ series

Health Mart launches national ‘Power Your Partnerships’ series

Health Mart kicked off its sixth annual Town Hall and continuing education (CE) series titled Power Your Partnerships. The new series offers independent pharmacies practical advice for creating and maintaining prescriber relationships to improve patient outcomes and grow their businesses.

Walgreens, Sprint to open more Sprint Express locations

Walgreens, Sprint to open more Sprint Express locations

DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens and Sprint announced an expansion of the collaboration they had announced earlier this year, that will include 80 new locations. All of the new Sprint Express at Walgreens stores will be throughout Chicagoland and the Dallas-Ft.

Albertsons names Jim Donald CEO

Albertsons names Jim Donald CEO

Jim Donald has been named president and chief executive officer of Albertsons Cos., effective immediately. He had been president and chief operating officer. Robert Miller, currently the company’s chairman and CEO, will continue as chairman.