Hy-Vee to host OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit
Hy-Vee, Inc. announced today that it is hosting a unique opportunity to advance local minority- and women-owned companies through a networking and showcase opportunity in Omaha in January.
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A&G to sell additional store leases in connection with Rite Aid’s financial restructuring
A&G Real Estate Partners, in its capacity as real estate advisor to Rite Aid Corp., announced Monday plans to market for sale a second tranche of neighborhood pharmacy leases, pending approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey.
ECRM celebrates its 30th anniversary with return to in-person sessions
SOLON, OHIO – As ECRM celebrates its 30th Anniversary next year, it will be returning to its roots hosting a full roster of in-person Sessions across categories within food and beverage, health and beauty care, general merchandise and pharmacy/medical markets.
Circana predicts modest food and beverage growth in 2024
CHICAGO – Circana has released its 2024 food and beverage outlook, revealing that modest food and beverage volume growth is expected next year after three consecutive years of volume declines.
CVS expands availability of O-T-C hearing aids
CVS Pharmacy just expanded their availability of three over-the-counter (O-T-C) hearing aids to over 1,000 locations across 39 states, with five also available for purchase on CVS.com. With more than 1.
E-commerce will be a destination for more holiday shoppers
CHICAGO – The number of consumers planning to do at least some of their holiday shopping online rose to 82% this year, according to a recent holiday purchase intentions consumer survey from Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group.
Beauty Roundtable: Innovation is essential, but it’s getting more elusive
Innovation is the lifeline of mass market beauty. There are significant changes in how innovation is generated, researched and applied, according to participants in a Chain Drug Review roundtable.
Catalina names Kevin Hunter president and CEO
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Kevin Hunter has been named president & CEO at data-driven, omni-channel media provider Catalina, effective immediately. Hunter will also serve on Catalina’s board of directors.
NRF predicts record holiday spending
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today forecast that holiday spending is expected to reach record levels during November and December and will grow between 3% and 4% over 2022 to between $957.3 billion and $966.6 billion.
Rite Aid to honor military service members with veteran appreciation discount
Rite Aid is proud to recognize the service and sacrifice of all veterans and active military personnel this Veterans’ Day by offering a “Veteran Appreciation Days” promotion. From Nov.
Walgreens to honor active military, vets with discounts
To celebrate the service and commitment of the nation’s military and honor those who serve the country, Walgreens is offering a four-day in-store discount to all veterans and active duty military personnel, as well as their family members. On Friday, Nov. 10 through Monday, Nov.
WBA names Neal Sample executive VP and CIO
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) today named Neal Sample as its new executive vice president and chief information officer (CIO), effective immediately.
Hy-Vee’s Annual Veterans Day Breakfast to be held on Friday, Nov. 10
Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today the start of a monthlong campaign to honor our nation’s military heroes in its communities.
Walmart kicks off holiday shopping season
The holiday shopping season is about to kick into high gear, and Walmart aims to lead the charge with a series of “Black Friday Deals” events that start early and extend throughout the entire month of November. Walmart+ members will also get an exclusive head start on the hottest deals, making this
BJ’s Wholesale entering Alabama
BJ’s Wholesale Club announced it is opening its first club in Alabama on Nov. 10, in the town of Madison. With the opening, Alabama becomes the 20th state with a BJ’s membership warehouse club. “As we gear up for the holiday season, we can’t wait to bring BJ’s unbeatable value and convenience