Albertsons banks on pharmacy in Q3 as pricing pressures mount
“Pharmacy remains a key growth driver for us,” says CEO Susan Morris.
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Flu reaches highest level in the U.S. in quite some time
The Walgreens Respiratory Index offers an early, data-driven view of disease trends as nearly every state reports high or very high flu activity.
Target unveils a new era in wellness
Thousands of items are priced under $10 to help consumers build health and wellness routines for every budget.
Albertsons Media Collective launches incrementality measurement capability
New tool aims to prove true media impact of in-store campaigns and plans expansion.
Birdzi launches Journey to automate custom shopper experiences
Journey connects retailer shopper data with Birdzi’s unmatched personalization capabilities, enabling retailers to automatically deliver custom promotions and increase engagement.
Food Lion Feeds and Boys & Girls Clubs of America team to Empower Youth
New partnership invests $250,000 in health and wellness programs at 20 Boys & Girls Clubs of America sites.
Circana debuts AI-driven testing tool to speed in-store decisions
Liquid Testing uses AI-powered test design, automatic store matching, and easy-to-understand reports to deliver results in days rather than weeks or months.
Momentous inks exclusive nationwide deal with The Vitamin Shoppe
The Vitamin Shoppe will carry over a dozen Momentous products, including Whey Protein Isolate, Creatine, Longevity, and Collagen, all of which are rigorously third-party tested and NSF-Certified for Sport.
Retail Women in Tech secures nonprofit status to help bridge industry leadership gaps
Global community targets the "broken rung" in career advancement for women
2026 Resolutions Report: Wellness goals meet wallet reality
Many are refocusing on nutrition basics: staying hydrated, eating more fruits and vegetables, limiting added sugar and processed foods and aiming for balanced meals.
Brown exits Walgreens for 'purpose-driven work'
She had been responsible for Walgreens’ retail business and the consumer experience across all store, pharmacy and health touchpoints.
FMI issues statement on new USDA guidance on SNAP waivers
FMI members remain committed to supporting the health and nutrition goals of all customers.
Lemme expands into Walmart
Lemme is now available in just over 2,000 Walmart stores nationwide, featuring its consumer-favorite gummies across women's health, gut health, sleep, and metabolic wellness.
DoorDash launches grocery shopping app within ChatGPT
This partnership is a major first step toward meeting customers where they look for inspiration and bringing them the DoorDash experience.
Harris Teeter kicks off Happier, Healthier initiative to support healthier living
This initiative touches every aisle including offering pharmacy expertise and personalized nutrition coaching.
Kroger expands food access with rollout of Verified Savings Program
Retailer offers 20% discount on produce and half-off Boost memberships to eligible customers.