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.
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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.
Retailers ask judge to reject ‘drop in the bucket’ settlement
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today asked a federal judge to reject the proposed settlement of a class-action antitrust lawsuit over “swipe” fees charged to merchants to process Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions.
MinuteClinic’s Peters takes pride in exceptional care
MinuteClinic nurse practitioner Cody Peters didn’t have any family in the health care field when he was growing up, but his parents encouraged him to find a career where he could make the most of his caring and empathetic nature to help others while also creating a sense of purpose and job
CVS opens workforce development and community resource center in Baton Rouge
CVS Health has opened a new workforce development and community resource center designed to help the Baton Rouge community overcome employment barriers and increase access to local health care services.
Mother’s Day spending expected to hit $33.5 billion
WASHINGTON – Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is the second highest in the history of the survey, following last year’s record $35.7 billion.
Swipe fee cost for average household tops $1,100
WASHINGTON – Soaring credit and debit card swipe fees cost the average U.S. household more than $1,100 last year, the Merchants Payments Coalition said today.
Deloitte releases 14th Annual Pharmaceutical Innovation Report
Deloitte in a series of annual reports on “Measuring the return from pharmaceutical innovation,” in collaboration with other member firms, has provided insights into the state of biopharma R&D since 2010.
Acosta: Grocery channel can grow with HBC/GM
The opportunities for grocery retailers to grow their health and beauty care and general merchandise sales are exponential, according to a new study by Acosta Group.
CVS Health invests $19.2 million in affordable housing in Arvada, Colorado
CVS Health today announced it has invested $19.2 million through Boston Financial to build 85 new affordable housing units in Arvada, Colorado.
DoorDash and Walgreens offer more access for SNAP customers
DEERFIELD, Ill. – DoorDash and Walgreens announced a new collaboration to offer SNAP/EBT payment at nearly 7,800 Walgreens stores across the country. DoorDash is the first platform that enables SNAP customers to make purchases directly from Walgreens using their SNAP/EBT cards.
Albertsons enters partnership with NationsBenefits
PLANTATION, Fla. – NationsBenefits, the market leader for supplemental benefits and healthcare fintech solutions serving the healthcare managed care market, has announced that Albertsons Cos. has joined NationsBenefits’ network of grocery and over-the-counter (OTC) retailers.
Amazon adds low-cost grocery delivery subscription option
In a bid to bring greater convenience to budget-minded food shoppers, Amazon has unveiled a new grocery delivery subscription option to Prime members and customers using EBT in over 3,500 cities and towns across the United States. Priced at $9.