Rite Aid names Bryant Harris chief merchandising officer
Prior to joining Rite Aid, he held the same position at Wakefern Food Corp.
Retail News
VillageMD talks to advisers as Walgreens pursues exit plan
Walgreens chief executive Officer Tim Wentworth said on an earnings call last month that the company plans to divest VillageMD and use any proceeds to reduce debt and improve its balance sheet.
Walgreens Flu Index tracks 4 consecutive weeks of increased flu activity
For 11 years, the Walgreens Flu Index has provided an early and accurate view of disease trends. The last four consecutive weeks of data have shown increasing flu activity across the U.S.
Why consumer experience is clinically important in health care
Findings from a CVS Health analysis show how consumer satisfaction is linked to health-related outcomes.
David Kennerley joins Kroger as CFO
Kennerley will join Kroger on March 10, while Todd Foley will remain interim CFO through Kroger’s fiscal year 2024 reporting cycle.
CVS Health's Q4 sales, earnings top estimates
Revenue for the quarter rose 4.2% from a year earlier to $97.71 billion, exceeding the expected $97.19 billion.
PLMA's Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference to have new format, sessions
More flexible sessions, wide range of industry topics and Jack Sinclair, CEO, Sprouts, headlines list of two dozen top-tier speakers.
Walgreens ordered to pay $988M arbitration award
"We are very disappointed that the court declined to set aside an arbitration award that clearly far exceeded the contractual cap on damages – and also, importantly, the arbitrator’s authority."
Retail returns make use of AI's potential
AI can allow retailers to convert returns into revenue by assessing product conditions and demand in real time.
Aldi announces plans to open record number of stores in 2025
The expansion will be achieved by combining organic growth with the conversion of certain Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket locations.
NRF’s Retail Monitor reveals mixed January results
The January numbers follow a robust 2024 holiday season, during which core retail sales grew 4% yearly.
Southeastern Grocers and C&S Wholesale Grocers purchase Winn-Dixie from Aldi
Aldi and SEG leadership have pledged to work closely together to ensure a seamless transition.
Global Port Tracker forecasts strong imports ahead of rising tariffs
Retailers have accelerated imports of key products, anticipating a possible East Coast/Gulf Coast port strike in January and new tariffs from President Trump.
WBA has early settlement of certain prepaid variable share forward transactions
Following the early settlement, WBA now owns approximately 12.6 million shares of Cencora pledged under the remaining prepaid variable share forward contracts.
Walmart to reduce corporate workforce and relocate employees
Walmart Chief People Officer Donna Morris announced the changes in an internal email to U.S. employees.
Circana expands largest U.S. receipt panel to 200,000 static panelists
Receipt panel expansion redefines Circana’s Complete Consumer solution by combining consumer packaged goods, general merchandise, beauty, and foodservice insights in one unified view.
