Retail pharmacies team with DEA for successful Drug Take Back Day
Pharmacy chains such as CVS, Walgreens, Meijer, and Rite Aid joined the effort by providing year-round disposal options.
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Walmart aims to win Black Friday with an AI shopping assistant, early access and big deals
Walmart is also launching a 10-chapter “advertainment” series called Deals of Desire.
Walgreens and Veeva announce strategic partnership
The deal enriches Veeva Data Cloud products and allows Walgreens to better serve life sciences through access to Veeva Data Cloud and Veeva Clinical Platform.
Industry unites for Third Annual ‘Fight Retail Crime Day’
In advance of Fight Retail Crime Day, NRF has organized nearly a dozen store tours with retailers in California, Arizona, Louisiana, Virginia, Illinois and West Virginia providing policymakers with firsthand insight on the impact of ORC, theft and violence in local communities.
Dollar General offering holiday deals
More than 6,000 items storewide will feature savings during DG Deal Days.
Grocery Media Networks represent an $8.5 billion opportunity to drive growth
68% of grocers say investment in a media network is a high priority, according to new Grocery Doppio study
Holiday spending projected to be merry in 2024
Accenture’s Annual Holiday Shopping Survey found that U.S. consumers plan to spend an average of $613 this season, up 4% from $591 in 2023.
The Vitamin Shoppe supplementing shopper experience
Jumpmind president and chief executive officer Joe Corbin and Vitamin Shoppe chief information officer Scott Devlin were on hand to showcase the new in-store technology at the Vitamin Shoppe’s Edgewater, N.J., store.
FMI sees untapped potential in grocers' nonfood aisles
To advance these efforts, FMI has published “The Power of Nonfoods at Retail 2024,” detailing how grocery stores can leverage their nonfood offerings to tap new growth opportunities.
CVS Health Foundation helps address barriers to care for patients with chronic diseases in Atlanta
Foundation announces $1.5 million in new Health Zones funding and progress through first six months of the program.
Retailers remain committed to eliminating single-use bag waste
The Consortium says this strengthened commitment will allow the Consortium to continue scaling proven bag waste reduction strategies, building on the successes of the last four years.
Walgreens and Dion's Chicago Dream team to host a Dream Vault Smart Locker in Gage Park store
The Dream Vault will provide free, high-quality produce to more than 175 local households per week.
2024 holiday spending expected to hit new record
Nearly half (45%) of holiday shoppers plan to browse and buy items before November.
Walgreens gearing up for National Drug Takeback Day
Walgreens has more than 1,550 kiosks across 46 states and Washington, D.C.
U.S. retail sales hold steady as consumers adjust spending habits ahead of holiday season
“Consumers continue to demonstrate their resilience, both in their willingness to spend when the value is there and their ability to adapt to maximize that value,” said Marshal Cohen, Circana’s chief retail industry advisor.
Dollar General ranked as one of Tennessee’s Healthiest Employers for the fourth straight year
Dollar General says that this recognition highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to supporting its workforce both on and off the sales floor.