GNP: Pelzel has close ties with ‘the people I grew up with’
The Hometown pharmacies have greatly benefited in this effort from their membership with Good Neighbor Pharmacy, a national independent pharmacy franchise and part of Cencora.
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2025 Retail Forecast: Looking at the future of community pharmacy
Top chain drug and distribution executives provide their outlook for 2025, detailing the challenges and the opportunities that lie ahead for the industry.
Good Neighbor Pharmacy named Retailer of the Year
In recognition of the critical role it fills in supporting its independent pharmacy members, the editors of Chain Drug Review have named Good Neighbor Pharmacy its Retailer of the Year.
Amazon honored as e-commerce health care provider
For its success in that endeavor and the promise of future innovation, the editors of Chain Drug Review have named Amazon Pharmacy the publication’s E-commerce Health Care Provider of the Year.
Walmart unveils 350-acre headquarters campus in Bentonville
McMillon and others at Walmart emphasize the positive role that a state-of-the-art campus will play in the recruitment and retention of workers.
Record holiday spending marks return of pre-pandemic spending habits
An 8.6% increase in online shopping was a major driver of growth.
Artificial intelligence takes center stage at NRF's Big Show, with a focus on practical solutions
"A shopping assistant is basically taking your best and most knowledgeable sales associates and replicating that 24 by seven."
Target announces robust holiday sales and reveals leadership changes
The company announced significant leadership changes, including retirements and new store appointments.
Hy-Vee reaches goal of 100 million meals for Feeding America
Retail grocer began campaign to help address hunger across the Midwest.
Wovenmedia launches industry guide and “Ask the Experts” program
Supports successful in-store retail media network implementation.
Walgreens Boots Alliance reevaluating retail security strategy
Company is rethinking security measures as locked displays hurt sales.
Study shows ALDI leading in grocery price savings
ALDI's report highlights significant savings for shoppers and its $14 billion contribution to the U.S. economy.
Walmart unveils brand refresh merging heritage with innovation
Walmart’s refreshed brand identity blends its rich heritage with modern innovation to better serve evolving customer needs.
NRF: Late Thanksgiving fuels December retail sales surge
December retail sales surged as late Thanksgiving boosted holiday shopping momentum, with strong gains across online, clothing, and electronics sectors.
Retailers offer support amid California wildfires
As the wildfires rage in California, retailers are stepping up to support impacted communities and responders who are risking their lives to fight the fires. Among them are CVS Health, Walgreens, Kroger, Rite Aid and Amazon.
Walgreens to close 12 stores in San Francisco
The company has said it is closing more than 1,200 stores nationwide over the next three years in an effort to improve earnings and control operating costs.