Dollar General announces Dolly Parton home collection
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General announced today the debut of a multi-category kitchen and housewares collection from global icon Dolly Parton.
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Hy-Vee adds PayPal Express Checkout and Venmo to Aisles Online
Hy-Vee, Inc., has announced a new collaboration with PayPal that aims to enhance the shopping experience for Hy-Vee’s online customers. Starting today, PayPal and Venmo payment options will be available to Hy-Vee customers using its Aisles Online platform for grocery pickup and delivery orders.
Economy is in ‘critical moment’ but fed has time to wait on interest rate
WASHINGTON – As inflation continues to ease and the Federal Reserve ponders when to lower interest rates, the nation is in a “critical moment” of waiting to see what will happen next, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today.
Coresight Research: Store openings to outpace closings
Retailers are planning to open more stores than they close this year, according to a mid-year tally by Coresight Research. The firm noted on July 4 that planned and announced retail store openings for 2024 total more than 4,200.
Walmart Health shopping vacant clinics
According to published reports, Walmart is in the the process of seeking buyers for its vacant health clinics, wrote Fortune magazine. Currently, buildings associated with the defunct Walmart Health division are empty and patients have had to seek care elsewhere.
Pharmasave announces Canada-wide partnership with AIR MILES
LANGLEY, B.C. –Pharmasave, Canada’s leading independent community pharmacy, is excited to announce the expansion of its partnership with the AIR MILES Reward Program (AIR MILES) across Canada, as the loyalty program also unveils its new brand platform to inspire Canadians to ‘Collect more moments.
Albertsons taps Soda Health to bring Medicare Advantage Benefits online
CHICAGO – Albertsons Cos. and Soda Health announce a new expanded service offering, making it even easier for Medicare Advantage members to use their supplemental benefits. Soda Health is the first and currently only benefits card to be accepted by Albertsons.
Walgreens to sponsor Children With Diabetes event
Walgreens has announced its participation as a sponsor of Children with Diabetes (CWD) at their upcoming Friends for Life (FFL) conference. Walgreens will showcase several offerings and healthcare solutions for diabetes at the annual event, hosted July 9-14 in Orlando, Fla.
Boots managing director Sebastian James to leave post
LONDON – Walgreens Boots Alliance confirms that the Managing Director of Boots, Sebastian James, has given notice to leave the company to pursue a new role in the healthcare sector.
CDR, MMR event honors top retailers
Chain Drug Review (CDR) and Mass Market Retailers (MMR) presented their 2023 “Retailer of the Year” awards last week in New York City. The event, held at The Harmonie Club, drew retailer and supplier executives from across the food, drug and mass channels.
Rite Aid bankruptcy plan approved
Last week a U.S. bankruptcy judge approved Rite Aid’s restructuring plan, allowing the pharmacy chain to trim down its debt by $2 billion and give control to a group of lenders. U.S.
Meijer celebrates its 90th anniversary
Family-owned retailer Meijer is celebrating its 90th anniversary with more than 500 Meijer supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, express locations, and distribution and manufacturing facilities throughout six Midwest states operated by more than 70,000 team members.
Meijer doubles milk discount for SNAP participants
Retailer Meijer is doubling down on the milk discount it offers to SNAP program participants (up to 40% off any brand or size of skim or skim milk) in an ongoing effort to expand access to healthy foods and beverages.
Walmart sells telehealth platform MeMD
Health technology startup Fabric has acquired Walmart’s telehealth assets as the retailer exits its health care delivery business. Fabric, which offers patient intake, care navigation and telehealth services, said it purchased Walmart’s MeMD for an undisclosed amount.
Pricer signs agreement for Pricer Plaza with tier 1 retailer
A large Tier 1 North American grocery retailer has signed an agreement with Pricer’s partner JRTech Solutions for the cloud-based platform Pricer Plaza, which allows for in-store automation and communication.
Walgreens and TradeBeyond enhance sourcing practices
SAN DIEGO – Supply chain management solution provider TradeBeyond said Friday that Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Global Sourcing has selected its industry-leading multi-enterprise platform to optimize and standardize the company’s operations across its retail brands and to leverage more innovative