Hy-Vee leads the way with Food is Medicine program
Over the past year, Hy-Vee has been leveraging its role as a grocer and a pharmacy to build a Food is Medicine program unlike any other in the industry.
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Walgreens testing more small-format concept stores
Small-format store assortments are curated to the neighborhood and offer mostly Walgreens-brand products in the health and wellness categories vs. the wider assortment of products found in their typical store.
Gearing up for the 2024 NACDS Total Store Expo
NACDS looks forward to welcoming small, mid-sized and large companies nationwide for this annual, one-of-a-kind event — which gives members an exclusive opportunity to connect, collaborate and expand their professional networks.
Optimove Holiday Shopping Report reveals 67% of consumers will have ‘marketing fatigue’ by November
At the same time, the report notes a rise in consumer confidence and underscores that brand loyalty remains steadfast.
Back-to-school spending spurs retail sales in July
“July’s data reflects what we are seeing across the economy, that while consumers remain cautious, they are still spending on essentials when they find value,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay
Kroger celebrates Vitacost.com milestones with discounts
Vitacost is celebrating its 30-year anniversary in the health and wellness business and 10 years since joining the Kroger Family of Companies.
NRF releases 2024 list of Hot 25 Retailers
The National Retail Federation has announced the 2024 Hot 25 Retailers List. Produced by Kantar, the list highlights the fastest-growing retailers in the U.S., with rankings determined by each company’s year-over-year increase in domestic sales from 2022 to 2023.
Walgreens mulls selling entire VillageMD stake
Walgreens Boots Alliance may divest its stake in clinic operator VillageMD, WBA said.
Walgreens and This Must Be the Place expand access to Naloxone
This Must Be the Place and Walgreensteams up to provide more access to Naloxone for music and art lovers across the country.
CVS changes Aetna leadership after disappointing quarter
CVS chief strategy officer Katerina Guerraz is appointed the segment’s chief operating officer.
Walgreens and Instacart team to accept SNAP/EBT online nationwide
Walgreens announced a new collaboration with Instacart to offer online SNAP/EBT payment acceptance at more than 7,500 Walgreens stores nationwide, including over 100 Duane Reade locations in New York. Customers can now purchase thousands of SNAP-eligible products for same-day delivery via Instacart.
Circana reports U.S. prestige beauty industry sales grew by 8% in the first half
In the first half of 2024, the U.S. prestige beauty market grew by 8% to $15.3 billion, while sales at mass merchants held flat, according to Circana, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior.
Flu and RSV vaccine appointments now available at Rite Aid locations
Rite Aid announces availability of Flu and RSV vaccine appointments at all locations
CVS Health mobilizes its response as Hurricane Debby makes landfall
The pharmacy has implemented numerous measures to mitigate the risk of pauses in prescription fulfillment.
NRF: Economy still growing, but could be slowing enough for fed to lower interest rates this year
“The consumer environment has kept the expansion on a positive path toward a ‘soft landing’ despite high interest rates."