Shoppers Drug Mart and SilverCloud Health team
Shoppers Drug Mart announced a partnership with SilverCloud Health, a global leader in digital mental health solutions.
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Walgreens debunks common flu myths
With National Influenza Vaccination Week coming up (December 1 to 7), Walgreens is helping to dispel some of the top flu myths such as getting the flu shot can give you the flu and if it’s later in the flu season and you haven’t gotten a flu shot yet, there’s really no point.
In-store experiences, speed to market and omnichannel cohesion matter most to consumers
Aptos has released the the findings of its 2019 Golden Quarter Consumer Survey. Data from the report emphasized consumers’ escalating expectations for store experiences, stock availability and a unified journey across in-store and digital channels.
Publix commits to $4 billion in food donations to fight hunger
Since 2009, Publix has donated more than $2 billion in dairy, deli, meat, produce and fresh-baked goods to people in need. The company announced that it is now pledging an additional $2 billion in food donations over the next 10 years. “You can’t always see hunger, but it is all around us,”
Walgreens to open Medicare Service Centers
Walgreens will open 14 UnitedHealthcare Medicare services centers in stores in five metropolitan areas as part of a multiyear agreement.
NRF study says holiday shopping beginning earlier
WASHINGTON – More than half of consumers have already started their holiday shopping and nearly a quarter of purchases have already been made, according to the annual survey recently released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
Sh’nnong Beverage Company unveils CBD-infused iced teas at The Vitamin Shoppe
Sh’nnong Beverage Company is launching new Má Functional Iced Teas with CBD+ natural botanicals with a national roll-out to over 500 The Vitamin Shoppe stores.
Ahold Delhaize pilots ‘frictionless store’ concept
QUINCY, Mass. – Ahold Delhaize USA’s Retail Business Services unit is testing new frictionless store technology called lunchbox that is designed to let people shop a small format store in just seconds by scanning in, shopping, and walking out.
Albertsons Cos. names exec VP, chief customer and digital officer
Albertsons Cos. has named Chris Rupp executive vice president and chief customer and digital officer, effective December 3. Rupp joins Albertsons Cos. from Microsoft Corp., where she most recently served as general manager of the company’s Xbox Business Engineering team.
Boots to launch in Indonesia
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced that its affiliate Boots International has signed an agreement to form a store development partnership with PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP), a leading lifestyle retailer in Indonesia.
MinuteClinic expands Video Visit to 3 more states
CVS Health announced Tuesday that MinuteClinic, the company’s retail medical clinic, has rolled out its video visit offering in the states of Colorado, Illinois and New Jersey.
Walgreens teams with United Nations Foundation
Walgreens and the United Nations Foundation’s Shot@Life campaign announced Tuesday that the Walgreens Get a Shot. Give a Shot. program has helped provide 50 million life-saving vaccines to children around the world since its inception in 2013.
Acosta reveals top 20 CPG industry predictions for 2020
Acosta has compiled their top 20 CPG predictions for 2020, including higher demand for pet products, integration of the in-store and online shopping experience and non-traditional channel growth.
Sally Beauty Holdings recognized by Women’s Forum of New York
Sally Beauty Holdings was recently honored at the 2019 Breakfast of Corporate Champions, hosted by the Women’s Forum of New York, for the company’s role in advancing gender parity in the boardroom.
Walmart names McLay Sam’s Club CEO
Walmart has promoted Kathryn McLay to lead Sam’s Club as the division’s new president and chief executive officer. McLay succeeds John Furner, who was elevated last month to the role of president and CEO of Walmart’s U.S. division.
Digimarc brings Scan & Shop technology to Walmart’s Toy Catalog
Digimarc Corp. said that Walmart has activated its seasonal toy catalog utilizing Digimarc technology. For the first time, customers with Apple iOS and Google Android devices can use their phones to shop for the hottest toys of the holiday season right from the pages of Walmart’s toy catalog.