Retail News
Care Initiatives and Hartig Drug Co. form TrueMed Pharmacy
DES MOINES, Iowa – Care Initiatives and Hartig Drug Co. announced the formation of TrueMed Pharmacy. Through this venture, Care Initiatives’ skilled nursing communities will have access to local, Iowa-based pharmacy providers and 100 years of pharmacy experience brought by Hartig Drug Company.
WBA’s Alex Cosimano joining Learn Look Locate program
Alex Cosimano, a specialty pharmacy manager at Walgreen Co., is joining the team of medical advisors at Learn Look Locate, a website that provides access to information and advice from health care professionals for breast cancer patients.
NACDS Foundation Dinner moving to NACDS TSE
ARLINGTON, Va. – The always-inspiring NACDS Foundation Dinner is making a major move to the NACDS Total Store Expo – a venue that will expand its reach and its ability to support public health initiatives.
RangeMe reveals global buyer search trends of 2022
SAN FRANCISCO – Coffee, Candy, and Mushrooms were top-of-mind among retail buyers last year, as they were the most-used keyword searches on RangeMe, according to the latest Retail Recap 2022 report. The report highlights trends among the activity of U.S.
NRF reports retail sales picked up in January
WASHINGTON – Retail sales bounced back strongly in January as inflation eased and income grew, the National Retail Federation said Wednesday.
Gladys Knight to perform at Board of Directors Dinner during NACDS Annual
NACDS announced that Gladys Knight will be performing during the Board of Directors Dinner on Tuesday, April 25 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. at the NACDS Annual, which is being held April 23-25 at the Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla. The great ones endure, and Gladys Knight has long been one of the
Hy-Vee gives $50,000 in grants to local minority- and women-owned businesses in Minneapolis
Hy-Vee, Inc. awarded $50,000 to local minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Vitamin Angels expands global impact in 2022
Vitamin Angels, a public health nonprofit working to improve maternal and child nutrition worldwide, successfully expanded its multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) – also known as prenatal vitamins and minerals – programs globally in 2022.
Joan Eliasek named new president of McKesson Canada
McKesson Canada announced the appointment of veteran executive Joan Eliasek as president of McKesson Canada. Eliasek succeeds Rebecca McKillican who has led the company since August 2020.
Walgreens acquires Medly Health
Walgreens confirmed Wednesday it has purchased Medly Health, a digital pharmacy business, which could lead to the closure of all 22 Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacies.
CVS to buy Oak Street Health
CVS Health and Oak Street Health have entered into a definitive agreement under which CVS Health will acquire Oak Street Health in an all-cash transaction at $39 per share, representing an enterprise value of approximately $10.6 billion.
Walgreens looks to expand diverse suppliers through upcoming virtual summit
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens announced Wednesday that it will hold a Supplier Diversity Summit, a virtual showcase for diverse businesses and entrepreneurs to share their retail offerings.
Hy-vee opens two new stores in Wisconsin
Hy-Vee, Inc. announced the opening of two new stores in Wisconsin expanding its footprint in the state to eight stores. The Janesville store is a totally reimagined grocery store with a new layout, the sixth of its kind for the retailer’s eight-state footprint.
Albertsons launches digital health, wellness platform
Albertsons Cos. today announced the launch of Sincerely Health, a digital health and wellness platform accessible on 16 of its banners’ grocery app and websites, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Shaw’s, Jewel-Osco, and Acme.
