WASHINGTON – More than 60 national and state organizations representing consumers and merchants today called on Congress to reject legislation introduced by Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, R-Mo., that would delay the Federal Reserve’s proposal to reduce the regulated rate for debit card swipe fees.
Kroger reported flat sales for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 3, but profits beat expectations. The retailer reported a $736 million profit on sales of $37.1 billion for the three-month period. Kroger noted that identical sales (excluding fuel decreased 0.
As part of a revamp of its customer loyalty program, Target is launching a new paid membership program called Target Circle 360.
Rite Aid Corp. today announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement (APA) for the partial sale of its Health Dialog business to Carenet Health (Carenet), a provider of healthcare engagement, clinical support, telehealth and advocacy solutions.
PHILADELPHIA– Rite Aid recently announced that appointments are now available for eligible customers ages 65 and older seeking an additional dose of the updated COVID-19 (2023-2024) vaccines at its locations, including Bartell Drugs locations in the Pacific Northwest.
Target reported fourth-quarter sales and earnings that beat analyst expectations, boosting its shares in pre-market trading. But total sales for the year declined, the company said. Target reported that GAAP and adjusted earnings per share of $2.98 was 57.
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Kinney Drugs announces the selection of Katie Niles as vice president of Merchandising and Marketing. Niles comes to the company with nearly 20 years of experience in pharmacy, clinical services, and category management at Wegmans Food Markets based in Rochester, NY.
WASHINGTON – Inflation and the Federal Reserve’s efforts to bring it under control will remain big factors in the economy this year, according to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.“With the U.S.
Thirty years ago, Canadians got their first taste of Walmart’s every day low prices as the retailer launched with 122 stores across the country. Today, Walmart is proud to celebrate 30 years as part of the fabric of Canada: a story of partnership, integrity, growth, innovation and regeneration.
CVS Health Corp. and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. said Friday they will begin to offer the abortion pill mifepristone in select states starting this month. The drug-store chains will offer the medication by prescription only at their pharmacies in states where’s it’s legally allowed.
ZitSticka, the science-based skincare brand specializing in effective acne-fighting technology to provide clear skin and acne-free solutions, announces today its expansion into CVS Pharmacy stores nationwide and online at www.cvs.com.
Walgreens‘ Village MD, free-standing clinics that offer virtual, home and office visits, will leave the Illinois market in April. VillageMD is majority owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance, and it has six clinics in the state.
ARLINGTON, Va. – Insights revealed today from FMI – The Food Industry Association, Oliver Wyman and Circana demonstrate new opportunities for food industry trading partners to cater to shoppers’ expanding definitions of value.
CVS Media Exchange (CMX), a data-led, technology-driven media network that enables partners to reach and better serve CVS Pharmacy shoppers, is partnering with Pinterest and LiveRamp on data clean rooms to bring greater transparency to partners (CPG brand suppliers).
ARLINGTON, Va. – Food retailers and their partners can find new growth opportunities by addressing consumers’ expanding definitions of value, according to research from FMI – The Food Industry Association, Oliver Wyman and Circana.
