Circana sees consumer emphasis on value and need-based spending continuing in August
Final wave of back-to-school spending is delayed, but there are opportunities to disrupt evolving consumer behavior and future shopping seasons.
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Walgreens and Huggies team to raise awareness
For every pack of Huggies Diapers purchased at a Walgreens store or online at Walgreens.com through September, Huggies will donate a day's worth of diapers to the National Diaper Bank Network, up to one million diapers.
Retail sales stayed strong in August, despite sluggish job market
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor finds total sales were up 2.08% year over year for the first eight months of the year.
Hy-Vee named Best Grocery Store in America in USA TODAY’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards
This is the first year Hy-Vee has ranked No. 1 on the list.
American Lung Association and CVS Health Foundation team on new project
CVS Health Foundation is investing $3.5 million nationwide to combat this health issue and will pilot it first in Phoenix through a new project with American Lung Association.
CVS Pharmacy birth control prescribing rolls out in Massachusetts
CVS pharmacists can now evaluate patients and prescribe hormonal contraceptives.
Deloitte: Holiday retail sales expected to rise 2.3% to 3.3%
E-commerce holiday sales projected to grow between 7% and 9%, compared to 2023 season.
Kroger posts solid Q2 performance, reaffirms full-year guidance
The company's strategic initiative, "Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital," continues to drive long-term sustainable growth.
Rite Aid's new beginning: an interview with CEO Matt Schroeder
Rite Aid's new CEO shares that the company will build on the retailer’s iconic brand and standing as a trusted health care provider.
Pharmasave offering AIR MILES Reward Miles across Canada
Earn 100 bonus miles with just a $10 spend at participating Pharmasave locations.
Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations offering flu shots with no appointment necessary
Hy-Vee will also be hosting drive-thru flu shot clinics at all Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations.
FMI responds to Presidential debate and food price inflation
"We welcome and encourage a national discussion about inflation, prices and the many factors that influence the economy, but this conversation must be informed by data and focused on solutions rather than politics.”
CVS Health pledges support as Tropical Storm Francine approaches
Company providing support to customers, patients, members and colleagues as Tropical Storm Francine moves in.
Genexa launches "clean" products at Target
Move signals a significant shift towards clean ingredients and more transparent offerings in food, beauty and now, the medicine aisle.
Food industry organizations team up to tackle new FDA food traceability rule
The rule, which stems from Section 204(d) of the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), requires a robust tracking system for high-risk foods like fresh produce, deli salads, and certain seafood products.
Credit and debit card ‘swipe’ fees totaled $224 billion in 2023
“This report shows that the cost of swipe fees is much higher than previously known and that the impact on small businesses and consumers is far more severe.”