NRF issues statement on final overtime rule
in two steps — the minimum annual salary threshold that determines overtime pay eligibility
Retail News
CDR, MMR partner with ECRM for special event
Chain Drug Review and Mass Market Retailers have partnered with ECRM for Founders’ Innovation Day, an exclusive event designed for D2C and emerging brands to make the most of their potential at food, drug and mass retailers, and from e-commerce.
Kroger, Albertsons agree to divest more stores
Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. said Monday that they are planning to divest more stores in an effort to satisfy regulators and move their merger plans forward. The companies now intend to sell 579 stores under a revised deal with C&S Wholesale Grocers. That is 166 more than were called for in the
Tide and Walmart team up to expand adoption of washing in cold with consumers
Tide and Walmart, America’s largest retailer2, announced a joint effort today to help Americans make a smart, more sustainable choice in the laundry room – washing in cold – as consumers continue to express desire for more eco-friendly options while lamenting challenges such as cost, effectiveness a
Circana: March retail sales get short-lived boost from early Easter holiday
In March 2024, U.S. retail sales revenue and unit demand, including both discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG), grew 2% compared to the same month last year.
Rite Aid delays major bankruptcy hearing
According to published reports in Seeking Alpha, Rite Aid has postponed a key court hearing related to its reorganization plan, noting that it requires additional time to include creditor agreements in its legal documents.
Walgreens encourages safe drug disposal on National Drug Take Back Day
Walgreens is calling on the public to help in the fight against prescription drug abuse by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27th, 2024. Drug take back days are reserved annually for the safe disposal of unwanted, unused, or expired medications.
Hy-Vee to acquire Strack & Van Til chain
Today, Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that it is in the process of acquiring the Strack & Van Til Food Market chain (also known as Indiana Grocery Group, LLC), which has store locations throughout Northwest Indiana.
inVio Health Network and CVS Accountable Care partner
inVio Health Network and CVS Accountable Care Organization, Inc., a division of CVS Health announced a collaboration to participate in an innovative Medicare model through the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI).
CVS’ Oak Street Health opening clinics at retail pharmacies
CVS Health announced that it is opening Oak Street Health primary care clinics at some of its retail pharmacy stores. CVS Health acquired Oak Street Health in May of 2023, picking up about 169 medical centers in 21 states.
Rite Aid teams with Melting Moments ice cream
PHILADELPHIA– Rite Aid Corp. proudly unveils its latest collaboration with Melting Moments, the beloved nearly four-decade-old Michigan-born ice cream sensation, enriching Lansing’s dessert scene.
Two CVS locations aim to join national pharmacy union movement
Two CVS stores close to CVS Health’s headquarters in Rhode Island have filed petitions to join the Pharmacy Guild, which is building a national pharmacy union, one organizer confirmed to MedCity News on Monday. The news was first reported by USA Today.
FMI names Furman to food and product safety team
ARLINGTON, Va. – FMI – The Food Industry Association has named Shelby Furman, Ph.D., as the association’s new director for food and product safety programs.
Census data shows retail sales gains in March
WASHINGTON – Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Monday shows that retail sales continued to increase in March as tax refunds and job growth put more money in shoppers’ pockets, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said.
Walgreens’ VillageMD names new president
VillageMD announced that Jim Murray has joined the organization as its president & chief operating officer (COO) effective April 1. In this role, Murray will lead operations across the entire VillageMD enterprise, including for its three key business units, Village Medical, Summit Health and CityMD.
CNBC/NRF: Retail sales grew in March at a steady pace
WASHINGTON – Retail sales grew at a steady pace in March, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation.