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The Vitamin Shoppe names Leite new CEO

The Vitamin Shoppe names Leite new CEO

Vitamin Shoppe Inc. announced that it has appointed Sharon Leite as chief executive officer, effective August 27.  She will also become a member of the board of directors.

Innovus Pharma enters into pilot program with CVS Pharmacy

Innovus Pharma enters into pilot program with CVS Pharmacy

Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that it has entered into a pilot program with the nationwide pharmaceutical chain CVS Pharmacy to sell the company’s product Androferti, to increase sperm quality. The CVS men’s health in-store clinic pilot program will promote Androferti in 12 to 20 stores.

Publix appoints new executives

Publix appoints new executives

Publix Super Markets Inc. president and chief executive officer Todd Jones has named Marcy Benton as vice president of human resources and John Provenzano as vice president of public affairs. In her new role, Benton will be responsible for all human resources functions.

Executive changes at Kroger

Executive changes at Kroger

Kroger Co.’s Atlanta division president Bruce Lucia has announced his plans to retire, and the company has promoted Tim Brown, currently Cincinnati/Dayton division president, to succeed him.

CVS Health increases commitment to vets

CVS Health increases commitment to vets

CVS Health today announced the expansion of the company’s participation in the Department of Defense SkillBridge Initiative, which helps service men and women transition from military life to private sector civilian careers, to new locations in Hampton Roads (Virginia) and Schofield Barracks (Hawaii

House passes OTC Monograph Reform Legislation

House passes OTC Monograph Reform Legislation

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 5333, the Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018 – bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representatives Bob Latta (R, Ohio), Diana DeGette (D, Colo.

Kroger rolls out OptUP app

Kroger rolls out OptUP app

Kroger Co. has introduced OptUP, an innovative data-driven app that helps customers make more informed, healthier purchase decisions. “Kroger’s new OptUP app is transformational for the food retail industry,” said Colleen Lindholz, Kroger’s president of health.