Channel: Drug Walgreens continues to cut costs with closure of two distribution centers Some 646 workers will lose their jobs as a result Supermarket News March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 < 1 min read WalgreensOperations & Supply ChainAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens reaches settlement over accusations of price gouging infant formula The pharmacy chain has agreed to pay a $50,000 penalty Supermarket News March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 < 1 min read WalgreensDept. Pharmacy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Rite Aid Partners with Copia to Donate Surplus Food to California Nonprofits Americans discard nearly 120 billion pounds of food every year — approximately 40% of the country’s food supply. Rite Aid is tackling this food waste issue head-on by partnering with Copia, a technology-enabled service that helps manage food surplus redistribution. The pharmacy retailer will use Copia’s platform to track inventory, prove compliance and record impact. […] Retail TouchPoints March 14, 2024March 14, 2024 2 min read Dept. GroceryRite AidSustainabilityPhilanthropyPartnershipsESG and CSRMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainDept. PharmacyPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Claire’s to launch displays in thousands of Walgreens stores The pharmacy chain retailer is diversifying its product assortment amid declining U.S. retail sales. RetailDive March 13, 2024March 13, 2024 < 1 min read WalgreensBrick and MortarDept. PharmacyMerchandising 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens to Add Claire’s Assortment in 4,400+ Stores Walgreens will integrate jewelry, hair accessories, cosmetics and seasonal pieces from Claire’s into the assortment of more than 4,400 stores by the end of this month. Each participating location will have dedicated displays merchandised by Claire’s in their seasonal sections. “As a one-stop destination for everyday needs, Walgreens services millions of people every day,” said […] Retail TouchPoints March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 < 1 min read WalgreensPartnershipsBrick and MortarMerchandisingShoppersWalmartPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaStore LocationExecutivesDept. Apparel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Inside the organized crime rings plaguing retailers including Ulta, T.J. Maxx and Walgreens Organized retail crime rings can involve groups that sell stolen goods at flea markets and more sophisticated networks that resell stolen goods on Amazon. CNBC March 12, 2024March 12, 2024 < 1 min read WalgreensAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Rite Aid to divest most Health Dialog assets PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid Corp. today announced that it has entered into an asset purchase agreement (APA) for the partial sale of its Health Dialog business to Carenet Health (Carenet), a provider of healthcare engagement, clinical support, telehealth and advocacy solutions. Health Dialog provides personalized population health solutions to improve the health of members while […] MMR March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 2 min read Health & WellnessRite AidDivestituresMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainKraftHeinzExecutivesDept. HBCBrick and MortarBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Target Adds Paid Option to Loyalty Program Target is adding a paid option to its loyalty program, offering free same-day delivery from the retailer’s Shipt subsidiary and its 100+ retail partners. The Target Circle 360 program’s annual $99 fee will be only $49 (for the first year) for customers who sign up from April 7, when the program kicks off, through May […] Retail TouchPoints March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionTargetAmazonDeliveryWalmartShoppersPredictions and ForecastsReturnsMarketing: Social MediaCVSKrogerBrick and MortarDept. PharmacyExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainPartnershipsMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Chain Drug Stores To Begin Dispensing Mifepristone CVS and Walgreen said last Friday that they have received certification from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to being dispensing the abortion pill mifepristone later this month. The drug chains say that they will begin making it available in stores in just a handful states. Neither CVS nor Walgreen will make mifepristone available […] MorningNewsBeat March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 2 min read Brick and MortarLegal & CriminalGovernmentCVSWalgreensPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainDept. PharmacyDept. GroceryAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug CVS Hit With $1.5 Million Fine Over Safety, Staffing The New York Times reports that “CVS Health, the nation’s largest pharmacy chain with more than 9,000 locations, has been fined more than $1.5 million by Ohio regulators over problems connected to understaffing and patient safety, officials said. “The fines are part of a settlement of 27 cases involving various safety concerns that were uncovered […] MorningNewsBeat March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 < 1 min read CVSDept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessAssociatesPredictions and ForecastsDept. HBCBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug UPDATE: Rite Aid Plans to Close Another 77 Stores in 2024 Update 3/4/2024: As part of its financial reorganization, Rite Aid plans to close an additional 77 stores this year, according to multiple media reports. When it officially entered bankruptcy in October 2023, Rite Aid said it planned to close 154 underperforming stores, and in December 2023 multiple sources reported that Rite Aid planned to close […] Retail TouchPoints March 4, 2024March 6, 2024 2 min read Rite AidBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsBankruptcyExecutivesResults & InvestmentMarketing: Social MediaDept. PharmacyPartnershipsOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug CVS and Walgreens to begin selling abortion pills NEW YORK — CVS Health Corp. and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. said Friday they will begin to offer the abortion pill mifepristone in select states starting this month. The drug-store chains will offer the medication by prescription only at their pharmacies in states where’s it’s legally allowed. The news was first reported by the New […] MMR March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 < 1 min read WalgreensCVSHealth & WellnessGovernmentDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug CVS Media Exchange (CMX) partners with Pinterest WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Media Exchange (CMX), a data-led, technology-driven media network that enables partners to reach and better serve CVS Pharmacy shoppers, is partnering with Pinterest and LiveRamp on data clean rooms to bring greater transparency to partners (CPG brand suppliers). Provided by LiveRamp, this clean room solution allows CMX partners to track attributed Pinterest […] MMR March 4, 2024March 6, 2024 2 min read PartnershipsMarketing: Retail MediaData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaCVSHealth & WellnessShoppersTechnology & InnovationDept. HBCDept. PharmacySustainabilityDept. Natural / OrganicMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionPredictions and ForecastsStrategyMarketing: Direct & Personalization 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Questions Raised About Amazon’s Health Care Ambitions The Washington Post has a piece about Amazon’s efforts “to consolidate its telehealth, pharmacy and primary-care services following its $3 billion acquisition of One Medical in 2022. Earlier this month, Amazon laid off hundreds of employees across Amazon Pharmacy and One Medical and announced a corporate restructuring. Current and former employees say the move reignited […] MorningNewsBeat March 2, 2024March 2, 2024 2 min read AmazonHealth & WellnessAcquisitionWhole FoodsDept. HBCDept. PharmacyWalgreensAssociatesGamingCVSMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: In StorePredictions and ForecastsStart UpsData & InsightsExecutivesMarketing: Social MediaPartnershipsBrick and MortarUnilever 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Rite Aid Healthy Futures welcomes eight members to board PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – Eight Rite Aid executives have joined the Rite Aid Healthy Futures board of directors, where they will play a key leadership role as the nonprofit continues its work supporting healthier, more equitable neighborhoods. Joy Errico The new members bring a vast slate of experience and expertise to the board, with backgrounds spanning communications, […] MMR March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 3 min read Health & WellnessExecutivesRite AidOperations & Supply ChainAssociatesDept. PharmacyTechnology & InnovationMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsPartnershipsResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryKraftHeinz 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug 5 things: Walgreens' weight problem The pharmacy retailer has a lot to deal with regarding health care Supermarket News March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 < 1 min read WalgreensHealth & WellnessDept. PharmacyDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Eye ointment sold at Walmart, CVS recalled FDA inspection reveals lack of sterility assurance Supermarket News March 1, 2024March 1, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartCVSGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug CVS Media Exchange Joins Pinterest’s Clean Room Initiative CVS Media Exchange (CMX), the retail media network designed to help brands reach and serve CVS Pharmacy shoppers, is partnering with Pinterest and LiveRamp on a new data clean room initiative. Provided by LiveRamp, this clean room solution is designed to give CMX partners greater transparency, allowing them to track and attribute sales driven by […] Retail TouchPoints February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaMarketing: Retail MediaPartnershipsData & InsightsCVSHealth & WellnessShoppersSustainabilityRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayDept. PharmacyDept. HBCMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationPredictions and ForecastsExecutivesESG and CSRDept. Natural / OrganicStrategyTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug FDA Recalling Eye Ointments Sold at Walmart and CVS Due to Sterility Issues The FDA has recalled eye ointments sold at Walmart and CVS due the potential for infections or harm to the eye. RetailWire February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartGovernmentCVS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug WBA lets customers use Medicare Advantage benefits online DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens says it is the first community pharmacy to accept a broad array of Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits online. Eligible members can now shop from a catalog of approximately 1,700 Shop Eligible Products via Walgreens.com and the Walgreens app. Consumers have been able to shop using their Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits in […] MMR February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 2 min read WalgreensMarketing: In StoreShoppersDept. HBCDept. OTCHealth & WellnessDeliveryConsumersCustomer ExperienceExecutivesBrick and MortarMarketing: PrintDept. PharmacyBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens names Lanesha Minnix global chief legal officer Minnix comes over from Ecolab, Inc. Supermarket News February 27, 2024February 27, 2024 < 1 min read WalgreensLegal & Criminal 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug WBA names Minnix EVP and global chief legal officer DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has named Lanesha Minnix the company’s executive vice president (EVP) and global chief legal officer. Minnix, most recently EVP, general counsel and corporate secretary for Ecolab, Inc., will assume her new role with WBA on April 15. Lanesha Minnix Minnix, who will report to WBA CEO Tim Wentworth […] MMR February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 2 min read ExecutivesLegal & CriminalHealth & WellnessWalgreensMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsResults & InvestmentSustainabilityUnileverDept. PharmacyDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Your Views: No Real Future MNB reader Rich Heiland had a thought about out continuing conversation about CVS’s shortcomings: I consider drug stores a commodity. None of them do anything to distinguish themselves from one another in any significant way. I live in a downtown area. There is a Rite-Aid a block or so away. I go there. If there […] MorningNewsBeat February 26, 2024February 26, 2024 5 min read Brick and MortarWalmartPredictions and ForecastsConsumersAssociatesMergersAlbertsons / SafewayShoppersDept. PerimeterDept. FreshKrogerGovernmentCompetitionRegional GroceryGhost KitchenEconomyAmazonCVSSoutheastern GrocersAcquisitionWhole FoodsExecutivesPackagingDept. GroceryHealth & WellnessMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionMerchandisingStreamingRite AidTargetWakefernAgenciesAhold DelhaizeDept. Natural / OrganicOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug CVS Partners with Grubhub for Deliveries From its 6,000+ Stores CVS Pharmacy has partnered with Grubhub to make thousands of beauty, household, wellness and convenience items available for delivery from its 6,000+ stores in 48 states. The companies are kicking off the relationship with a collection of Daylight Saving Essentials designed to address the grogginess that often follows the time change, which will take place […] Retail TouchPoints February 23, 2024February 29, 2024 < 1 min read Food DeliveryGrubhubCVSBrick and MortarDeliveryPartnershipsMarketing: Loyalty & SubscriptionGopuffDept. BeverageRite AidDept. PharmacyDept. NonfoodMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesDept. HBCHealth & WellnessMerchandisingPredictions and ForecastsQ Commerce7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Your Views: The Complacency Malady Different reactions to my criticisms of CVS. First, the one that took me to task: KC, shame on you! You have “one” customer who has raged, “outrage” with a CVS experience. Hello! There are about 10,000 CVS locations in the US, and you site one disgruntled customer. You, if ANYONE, should know that one customer […] MorningNewsBeat February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 4 min read CVSShoppersCustomer ExperienceDept. PharmacyAhold DelhaizeAssociatesAutonomous VehiclesBOPISAcquisitionVendorsPartnershipsPredictions and ForecastsTrends: Tech 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Rite Aid Makes Employees the Stars of New Ad Campaign Rite Aid has launched its new ‘It Means More’ to celebrate its employees, who represent the company’s “steadfast focus on creating meaningful interactions,” according to a company statement. The pharmacy chain is illustrating its commitment to serving customers by featuring actual employees engaging with visitors in a series of ad spots showing relatable situations, such […] Retail TouchPoints February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 < 1 min read AssociatesRite AidMarketing: Social MediaPredictions and ForecastsDept. PharmacyMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Rite Aid debuts ‘It Means More’ ad campaign PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid has debuted a new ad with the theme ‘It Means More’ ad that puts the retail pharmacy chain’s commitment to its customers in the spotlight, along with the passion and dedication of its employees and their ability to provide unrivaled service to their customers. The chain says it aims to emphasize […] MMR February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 2 min read Rite AidShoppersAssociatesMarketing: Social MediaDept. PharmacyPredictions and ForecastsOwned Brands (Private Label)Marketing: Direct & PersonalizationKraftHeinzHealth & WellnessExecutivesDept. Frozen 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Grubhub grows convenience offering with CVS CHICAGO — Grubhub said that it’s now offering thousands of wellness, beauty, household and other convenience items from CVS Pharmacy on its Grubhub Marketplace. More than 6,000 CVS locations are available on Grubhub across 48 states. With daylight saving time around the corner on March 10, Grubhub surveyed consumers to better understand the implications of the time […] MMR February 22, 2024February 22, 2024 2 min read Food DeliveryGrubhubCVSDept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessDeliveryGopuffDept. BeverageConsumersDept. NonfoodStore LocationDept. HBCSustainabilityMerchandisingQ CommerceRite AidExecutives7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Amazon Powers its Way Onto Dow Jones Industrial Average In a sign of its enormous role in both the U.S. and world economies, Amazon will join the exclusive “club” of 30 companies that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA), replacing Walgreens Boots Alliance. Additionally, Uber has been added to the Dow Jones Transportation Average, driving out JetBlue Airways. Both changes will be […] Retail TouchPoints February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 < 1 min read Results & InvestmentEconomyAmazonWalmartPredictions and ForecastsMarketing: Social MediaWalgreensConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walmart to Buy TV Maker Vizio for $2.3B Walmart has agreed to buy TV maker Vizio, the companies announced Tuesday, as the largest U.S. retailer grows its high-profit ad business, reports CNBC. Walmart will acquire Vizio for $2.3 billion, or $11.50 per share, in cash. The big-box retailer announced the acquisition as it reported its fourth-quarter earnings. Walmart and its Sam’s Club warehouse […] Kristina Stidham February 21, 2024February 21, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartMarketing: BroadcastMarketing: Retail MediaAcquisitionData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsWalmart ConnectAlbertsons / SafewayAmazonCVSRegional GroceryShoppersOperations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Court sets late August start date for hearing on Kroger-Albertsons merger A federal judge in Oregon will decide during the proceeding whether to grant the FTC’s request to block the transaction. Written by Grocery Dive March 12, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Kids Like to Go Out to Eat ask Chuck E. Cheese Don’t want to cook, don’t want to do dishes, well according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® your kids don’t want you hear you complain about cooking dinner either. Chuck E. Cheese has a new program for that has a great chance to make the entire family happy according […] Written by Grocerant Guru March 11, 2024March 14, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 US supermarket chain Publix has reported net earnings of $4.3bn in FY23, marking a 49% increase from FY22’s $2.9bn. The post Publix reports 49% growth in net earnings in FY23 appeared first on Retail Insight Network. Written by Retail Insights Network March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Target Q4 2023 Earnings Recap Target reported Q4 and 2023 financial results at its annual investor day on March 5, 2024. Quarterly comp performance improved sequentially from Q2 to Q4, but 2023 ended with comps down -3.7%. Profitability outperformed expectations as the company realized $2B of operating income growth in 2023 and reported notable gross margin improvements. The stock was […] Written by The Harvest Group March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Kroger Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2023 Results, Announces Guidance for 2024 Comments from Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen. "Kroger achieved strong 2023 results, in line with our long-term growth model and built upon three consecutive years of historic growth. Written by Kroger March 7, 2024March 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked