Circana and SeeHer unveil 2024 GEM Lift analysis
such as heightened consumer trust, loyalty and, most importantly, improved sales performance—according to SeeHer and Circana’s latest Gender Equality Measure (GEM®) Lift research.
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Walgreens teams to improve diversity in clinical trials
Walgreens and Boehringer Ingelheim today announced a strategic collaboration aimed at optimizing recruitment and making clinical trials more accessible, inclusive and equitable.
Walmart unveils new private label brand
As part of Walmart’s mission to make quality, great tasting food accessible for customers, the retailer announced this week its latest private brand innovation, bettergoods: a new elevated experience that delivers quality, unique, chef-inspired food at an incredible value.
Sam’s Club deploys AI-powered exit technology at over 120 locations
Sam’s Club has announced significant progress in its rollout of technology that resolves a key member concern – waiting in line for receipt verification to exit the club.
DG announces its 2024 Diverse Supplier Awards
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General believes that a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture foster an environment where the retailer’s customers, employees, vendors and communities alike can feel welcomed.
PLMA to showcase thousands of trending food & non food CPGs
More than 13,000 exhibitors, retailers and other industry professionals are expected to attend PLMA’s “The Store Brands Phenomenon 2024” Private Label Trade Show, November 17-19 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago.
NACDS gives chain pharmacy’s highest honor to Randy Edeker at 2024 NACDS Annual Meeting
PALM BEACH, Fla. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has recognized NACDS Past Chair Randy Edeker with chain pharmacy’s highest honor: the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award. Edeker served as chair of NACDS from 2015-2016.
CVS’ first quarter sales and profits fall short of estimates
CVS Health reported first quarter revenue and earnings that missed Wall Street’s estimates, as increased medical costs hurt its Medicare Advantage business. Adjusted earnings per share for the period were $1.33, well behind analysts’ consensus forecast of $1.69. Revenue of $88.
Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs to host monthly immunization days
Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs will offer a monthly Family Immunization Day event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, beginning May 1 through August 7 at select locations.
Amazon tops expectations for revenue, earnings
SEATTLE – Amazon posted better-than-expected revenue and earnings in the quarter ended March 31. Net sales increased 13% from a year earlier to $143.3 billion. The company reported first-quarter net income of $10.4 billion, or 98 cents a diluted share, compared to $3.2 billion a year earlier.
CVS prototype fosters tighter bond with shoppers
CVS Pharmacy’s new prototype store here has a fine-tuned mix, recast physical space, and rebalance of everyday-low pricing and promotions. The format strives to enhance the customer experience, and it does so in large part by centralizing the personnel.
Rite Aid expands partnership with Uber Eats to deliver alcohol in additional markets
Rite Aid announced the expansion of its delivery partnership with Uber Eats to include alcohol in new markets.
Walmart to close 51 health clinics
Walmart is closing its health centers and virtual care service, saying the the company doesn’t see a viable business model in primary care. “Back in 2019, we launched Walmart Health centers.
CMX aims to put IAB guidelines into place for attributed sales
CVS Media Exchange is the first health & wellness focused retail media network to measure and report attributed sales based on viewable impressions, a newly introduced retail media measurement guideline set by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB).
GNC becomes first major retailer to launch GLP-1 support program
GNC announced its unprecedented initiative to support individuals using GLP-1 agonists. GNC has officially become the world’s first major retailer to establish an entire section dedicated to assisting GLP-1 users in managing the common side effects and challenges associated with treatment.
Hy-Vee dietitians to offer 1,000 free anemia screenings in May
Hy-Vee, Inc. announced Monday that it will provide 1,000 free anemia screenings in May at select Hy-Vee stores throughout its eight-state region. Hy-Vee is the first retailer in the U.S. to offer anemia screenings to its customers.