Walgreens to pay $350 million in U.S. opioid settlement
The settlement requires Walgreens to pay at least $300 million upfront, with an additional $50 million due if the company is sold, merged, or transferred before 2032.
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Walgreens offering safe drug disposal on National Drug Take Back Day
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is on Saturday, April 26.
NielsenIQ reveals essential retail strategies for Mother’s Day 2025
Mother’s Day gifts mainly include flowers and chocolates, but beauty, fragrances, and jewelry are also gaining popularity, providing brands with chances to diversify their offerings.
NRF reveals 2025 Top 50 Global Retailers
David Marcotte, Kantar’s Senior Vice President of Global Insights and Technology, noted that the 2024 retail landscape saw a return to stability after years of disruption.
CVS issues response to Arkansas PBM law
"HB1150 is bad policy that accomplishes just the opposite. It will take away access to pharmacy care in local communities, hike prescription drug spending across the state by millions of dollars each year and cost hundreds of Arkansans their jobs.”
The Vitamin Shoppe is being acquired by private equity companies
The new owners aim to grow the business by investing in third-party brand relationships and research and development.
Dollar General donates over 50 million meals through Feeding America partnership
These donations come directly from DG stores and distribution centers and aim to address food insecurity, which impact 47 million Americans.
Geospatial tech helping Walmart expand delivery coverage
The technology divides geographic areas into precise hexagonal grids instead of relying on traditional zip codes.
Lauren Brindley joins Ulta Beauty as chief merchandising and digital officer
Brindley brings over 20 years of experience in the global beauty and retail sectors. She most recently served as CEO of Revolution Beauty.
Select new Chapter supplements now available at Target
Three of New Chapter's best-selling supplements - Every Woman's One Daily Multivitamin, Every Woman's One Daily 40+ Multivitamin, and Magnesium + Ashwagandha - will now be available in select Target stores and on Target.com.
Retail sales rebound in March
With the March numbers now in, the first quarter of 2025 shows retail and food services sales up 4.1% compared to the same period last year.
HDA’s PCSC honors supply chain security leaders
The awards celebrate professionals who have shown exemplary dedication to protecting the integrity of the supply chain and upholding the highest standards of safety and security in both public and private sectors.
Kroger appoints key retail leaders
Joe Kelley was named SVP of Retail Divisions while Kenny Kimball was named Smith's Division president. In addition, Chris Albi was appointed King Soopers Division president and Kendra Doyel was named Food 4 Less Division president.
Albertsons reports solid Q4 sales, gets boost from pharmacy business
The company attributed the rise in identical sales primarily to strong growth in pharmacy sales.
CVS Health Foundation and AACP continue program to reduce barriers for student pharmacists
Scholarships will help reduce financial barriers for student pharmacists.
FMI Grocery Shopper Sentiment reveals rising consumer gloom
Amid growing anxieties, nearly 80% of shoppers feel in control of grocery spending, signaling resilience during economic uncertainty.