Department: HBC The ‘time is now’ to redefine pharmacy’s role ORLANDO, Fla. — In its 90th year, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) remains focused on the same yet ever-evolving goal: Leading the future of an industry dedicated to advancing health and wellness for all Americans. That is the central theme at this year’s NACDS Regional Chain Conference, which is currently underway. Justin […] MMR February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 5 min read Dept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessPredictions and ForecastsConsumersExecutivesCOVID19Trends: RetailInclusivityDept. NonfoodGovernmentMarketing: In StoreMarketing: SocialPartnershipsBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Hairitage launches anti-dandruff collection at Walmart NEW YORK — Hairitage by Mindy McKnight, a pioneer in inclusive hair care, is introducing a revolutionary line of antidandruff products exclusively at Walmart. The Hairitage Anti-Dandruff collection raises the industry standard for scalp care, with cleaner formula solutions to eliminate every type of dandruff, each priced at less than $10. This pH optimized and […] MMR February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 2 min read WalmartHealth & WellnessPackagingExecutivesMerchandisingInclusivityDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Bed Bath & Beyond closing 87 more stores NEW YORK —Bed Bath & Beyond said today it is closing an additional 87 stores, as the retailer seeks to consolidate its assets ahead of a possible bankruptcy filing. The company confirmed the closures in a statement, adding it was also closing all Harmon health and beauty store locations. “As we work with our advisors […] MMR February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 < 1 min read Brick and MortarBed Bath & BeyondDept. HBCHealth & WellnessBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Walmart to sell hair care line by actress Tia Mowry The mass merchant has steadily been adding to its roster of up-and-coming brands in order to stay relevant with consumers. RetailDive February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 < 1 min read WalmartDept. HBCConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Disclosure Rules for Alcohol, Cannabis Sales Online sellers of alcohol and marijuana face a slew of disclosure requirements, such as permissible age, allowable products, shipping restrictions, and more. The post Disclosure Rules for Alcohol, Cannabis Sales appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. Practical Ecommerce February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 < 1 min read CannabisDept. Adult BevDept. HBCData & InsightsOperations & Supply ChainDelivery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Cost of living crisis: Key challenges and opportunities for UK brands The latest GDP figures showed that the UK economy grew by 0.1% in November, boosted by the World Cup and spending on food and drink. But bad economic news continues to stack up. The Bank of England is predicting a “very challenging” two-year recession. The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has forecast a 1.4% fall […] 0 Author Missing February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 3 min read EconomyConsumersInternational - UKResults & InvestmentData & InsightsPredictions and ForecastsTechnology & InnovationDept. GroceryDept. BeverageAssociatesCOVID19Dept. HBCStrategyDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC How to Make Soap to Sell: 2023 DIY Business Guide We’ll discuss the ins and outs of how to make soap and then tackle the topic of turning this DIY beauty biz into a viable home business. More Shopify February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 < 1 min read ShopifyDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Food Lion Pilots New Food Pharmacy Program Ahold Delhaize-owned Food Lion announced that it is collaborating with Novant Health “to launch a food pharmacy pilot program at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC … The pilot program provides qualified participants access to nutritious food and encourages them to make healthy lifestyle choices to achieve sustained health. Throughout the […] MorningNewsBeat February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryAhold DelhaizeDept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessMerchandisingDept. FreshMarketing: In StoreDept. PerimeterDept. DairyDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC CVS introduces one + other personal care brand WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy has launched one+other (pronounced ‘one another’), a new beauty and personal care brand that the company says is designed to celebrate individuality with a line of self-care essentials designed to be mixed and matched. According to a survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of CVS Health, 91% of […] MMR February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 2 min read CVSData & InsightsConsumersHealth & WellnessDept. HBCMerchandisingInclusivityThick DataDept. PharmacyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Regional Chain Conference speakers address key issues ORLANDO — The 2023 National Association of Chain Drug Stores Regional Chain Conference closed Tuesday with more presentations from top speakers on the most timely issues affecting the industry and the patients and consumers it serves. A key feature of the programming was the One-to-One Business Conferences — a highly popular element of the schedule […] MMR February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 2 min read Health & WellnessDept. PharmacyExecutivesData & InsightsConsumersPartnershipsAssociatesCOVID19Predictions and ForecastsStrategyTechnology & InnovationBrick and MortarESG and CSRGovernmentInclusivityInsight ProvidersMarketing: Social 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC KFC Balances Employees and Customers for Sustainability Balancing a ‘dual mandate’, is the mantra most business leaders have been hearing a little too much of lately. So, just what is the most important dual mandate within the retail food sector today? That mandate according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® is branded messaging with equal relevance […] Grocerant Guru January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 4 min read RestaurantsConsumersSustainabilityAssociatesDept. GroceryData & InsightsShoppersPartnershipsUnileverResults & InvestmentStore LocationCustomer ExperienceDept. FreshHealth & WellnessTechnology & InnovationGovernmentPricing & PromotionsDept. HBCDept. PerimeterEconomyExecutivesOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Unilever names Hein Schumacher as new CEO Global beauty and consumer giant Unilever has appointed Hein Schumacher as its new CEO. Schumacher, who has been a non-executive of Unilever since October last year and began his career at the group in 1997, will take over from outgoing CEO Alan Jope on 1 July. Schumacher is currently CEO of the global dairy and […] ChargedRetail January 30, 2023January 31, 2023 < 1 min read UnileverExecutivesInternational - UKTechnology & InnovationDept. HBCConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Shipping’s 2023 Transformational Trends The e-commerce industry is heading into a year of rapid change and potential uncertainty, as labor and capacity issues could intensify or ease, carrier and rail strike concerns could reemerge, and fuel prices and shipping surcharges might be a crapshoot. Plus, ever-evolving technologies, strategies and innovations make keeping up with customers’ expectations increasingly difficult. However, […] James Kelley January 30, 2023January 31, 2023 3 min read DeliveryOperations & Supply ChainShoppersMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationSustainabilityData & InsightsConsumersCustomer ExperienceBig DataHealth & WellnessOmnichannelPackagingPredictions and ForecastsBOPISInternationalDept. NonfoodEconomyStore LocationMetaverseDept. HBCMarketing: In StoreInsight ProvidersInclusivityThick DataDept. Natural / OrganicDept. FuelAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Walmart, CVS Say They Will Cut Pharmacy Hours The Wall Street Journal reports that CVS and Walmart “are cutting pharmacy hours in the midst of a pharmacist shortage that has plagued the nation’s biggest drugstore chains throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. “CVS, the largest U.S. drugstore chain by revenue, plans in March to cut or shift hours at about two-thirds of its roughly 9,000 […] MorningNewsBeat January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 2 min read Dept. PharmacyCVSWalmartBrick and MortarWalgreensHealth & WellnessCOVID19Store LocationAssociatesMarketing: UGCEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Holiday sales fall short of forecast WASHINGTON — Retail sales during 2022’s November-December holiday season grew 5.3% over 2021 to $936.3 billion, falling short of the National Retail Federation’s forecast amid continuing inflation and high interest rates, NRF said. While holiday growth was less than expected, sales for the year grew 7% over 2021 to $4.9 trillion, meeting NRF’s forecast of […] MMR January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 2 min read Holiday & EventsPredictions and ForecastsEconomyConsumersWeatherSustainabilityExecutivesRestaurantsDept. OTCDept. Fuel 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Video Forum: Sheila Arquette, NASP Sheila Arquette, president and CEO of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy, tells this week’s Video Forum about recent developments in specialty pharmacy. Among the subjects she addresses are what community pharmacies can do to raise their profile in specialty Rx, the importance of coordination across the continuum of care, the impact of biosimilars, and […] MMR January 30, 2023January 30, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessExecutivesDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC FDA says CBD may not be safe in food and supplements The Food and Drug Administration yesterday said that products infused with CBD do not meet federal safety standards and require stricter regulations. The use of products with CBD has grown in recent years and the FDA’s announcement is likely to have a negative impact on businesses manufacturing and selling them. The FDA has asked Congress […] RetailWire January 29, 2023January 29, 2023 < 1 min read GovernmentDept. HBCCannabisDept. GroceryOperations & Supply Chain 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Food Lion partners with NC hospital on ‘food pharmacy’ pilot The supermarket chain is working with Novant Health on a two-year program that aims to provide nearly 3,000 boxes of healthy food to patients as they are discharged. Grocery Dive January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryPartnershipsDept. PharmacyAhold DelhaizeHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Amazon UK stores and strikes: RTIH presents the retail technology week in numbers Do you like numbers? Do you like retail systems news? Then this is the article for you. Including Emperia, Amazon UK, Mercaux, Gemba, Adobe, and Twinco Capital. $18 million…Gemba, a virtual reality training startup used by the likes of Nike, Coca-Cola, and Amazon, has bagged $18 million in a Series A round of funding from […] Retail Technology Innovation Hub January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationMarketing: SocialInternational - UKResults & InvestmentTwitterAmazonAssociatesConsumersDept. NonfoodStart UpsSustainabilityDept. ApparelPartnershipsDept. FreshBrick and MortarData & InsightsStore LocationESG and CSRShoppersCOVID19ReturnsTech: CashierlessTescoblockchainCompetitionInternational - North AmericaExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainPredictions and ForecastsPress ReleaseQ CommerceTech: AR and VRCoca ColaCryptoTrends: FinanceTrends: RetailTrends: TechMetaverseWalmartDept. HBCNFT 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC CVS and Walmart are cutting pharmacy hours CVS plans to reduce pharmacy hours in roughly two-thirds of its drugstores beginning in March. Walmart in the same month will begin closing its pharmacies at 7 p.m. instead of 9 p.m. at most of its stores. A shortage of pharmacists and techs has forced many retailers to alter their hours of operation in recent […] RetailWire January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 < 1 min read WalmartDept. PharmacyCVSBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Yves Saint Laurent Beauty ties Web3 to online shopping experience All revenue generated by NFT sales will be donated to partners of the Abuse is Not Love program, which fights against intimate partner violence. MarketingDive January 28, 2023January 28, 2023 < 1 min read CryptoDept. HBCPartnershipsNFT 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Chewy’s push into pet telehealth runs into regulatory hurdles, skeptical veterinarians Chewy wants to grow its veterinary telehealth service, Connect With a Vet, as part of an overall push into health care. CNBC January 27, 2023January 28, 2023 < 1 min read Health & WellnessChewyDept. PetDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Should Your Business Invest in Technology Now? The big takeaway Your customers will respond to offerings that are genuinely useful and helpful to them, even in an economic downturn. The key is investing in innovation that adds value, rather than chasing what’s trendy. Need proof? Beauty giant L’Oreal has invested more in research and development every year, even in tough times. That […] Salesforce January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 5 min read Technology & InnovationShoppersResults & InvestmentDept. HBCExecutivesEconomyStrategyData & InsightsInsight ProvidersMetaverseMarketing: Direct & PersonalizationConsumersMarketing: SocialMerchandisingTargetTech: AR and VR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC The Evolution of Medical Benefit Contracting: How Pharma Can Prepare Today’s guest post comes from Saket Patel, Consultant, Advisory Services at MMIT. Saket discusses market access and contracting strategies for medical benefit products when pharmacy benefit biosimilar therapies launch. He then describes how to automate formulary and medical policies to protect manufacturers from overpayment. Click here to learn about MMIT’s Contract Validation solution. Read on […] Drug Channels January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read Dept. PharmacyData & InsightsMarketing: SocialConsultingShoppersMeta (Facebook)ESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC CVS Health launches Community Equity Alliance WOONSOCKET, R.I. —CVS Health announced a new initiative that will address barriers to care in underserved communities across the country. The CVS Health Community Equity Alliance is being established to expand the community health worker workforce, enhance connections between health care institutions and communities and address disparities in heart health and mental health outcomes. The Alliance […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 3 min read Health & WellnessCVSAssociatesDept. HBCPartnershipsStrategyESG and CSRTechnology & InnovationOmnichannelData & InsightsDept. NonfoodExecutivesInclusivityMarketing: SocialGoogle 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Food Lion launches ‘food pharmacy’ pilot program SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion and Novant Health are collaborating to launch a food pharmacy pilot program at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. A leading omnichannel retailer serving towns and cities across 10 states, Food Lion is committed to nourishing neighbors and families, setting them up for success in life. […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 2 min read Dept. GroceryAhold DelhaizeDept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessMerchandisingPartnershipsOmnichannelDept. FreshBrick and MortarExecutivesMarketing: UGCMarketing: BrandDept. DairyDept. PerimeterResults & InvestmentDept. BeverageData & InsightsPackagingStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Meijer Grocery format debuts with two new stores GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Supercenter pioneer Meijer opened its first two Meijer Grocery stores in the Detroit metro area on Friday, introducing a more streamlined, food-focused shopping experience to customers in communities where there is no room for a full-sized Meijer store. “As a company, we’ve opened more than 500 supercenters, neighborhood markets and Meijer […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 3 min read MeijerBrick and MortarShoppersDept. GroceryStore LocationPhilanthropyDept. FreshExecutivesDept. RefrigeratedDept. PerimeterPartnershipsDept. BakeryDept. HBCDept. Fresh PreparedDept. DeliMarketing: In StoreTech: CashierlessInclusivityHealth & WellnessDept. NonfoodEconomyDept. PharmacyDeliveryTechnology & InnovationBOPIS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC CVS, Walmart to cut pharmacy hours amid labor concerns NEW YORK — CVS Health and Walmart said they will be reducing pharmacy hours to address the ongoing pharmacist shortage, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday. CVS plans to cut or shift operating hours at about two-thirds of its 9,000-strong U.S. network in March, while Walmart intends to close most of its nearly 4,600 stores two […] MMR January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. PharmacyCVSAssociatesWalmartBrick and MortarWalgreensStrategyHealth & WellnessEconomy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Chipotle seeks to hire 15,000 restaurant workers ahead of busy spring months [[ Getty Images Chipotle Mexican Grill is seeking to hire 15,000 restaurant workers ahead of its busiest time of the year, which runs from March to May. In recent months, restaurants have found it easier to attract and retain workers, a reversal after the labor crunch that ensued after pandemic lockdowns. However, the sector has […] CNBC January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read RestaurantsAssociatesTechnology & InnovationCOVID19EconomyHealth & WellnessConsumersMeta (Facebook)Dept. HBCData & InsightsPricing & PromotionsResults & InvestmentTargetInternational - North AmericaAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Translating trends into innovation: How beauty brands in APAC can stay relevant Today’s consumers want the beauty brands they use to source ingredients ethically, are transparent and authentic, appealing to the senses, and offer products with high efficacy. With this in mind, how can brands find the right balance of these trends while still delivering good value to their discerning consumers? In 2023, there will be a […] Mintel January 27, 2023January 27, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. HBCConsumersTechnology & Innovation 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Mondelēz International Reports Q4 and FY 2022 Results Full Year Highlights Net revenues for the full year increased +9.7% driven by Organic Net Revenue1 growth of +12.3% with underlying Volume/Mix of +2.7%. For the fourth quarter, Net revenues increased +13.5% driven by Organic Net Revenue1 growth of +15.4% with underlying Volume/Mix of +1.6% Diluted EPS was $1.96, down 35.5%; Adjusted EPS1 was $2.95, up +11.9% on […] Written by Mondelez February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Robots could surpass workers at Amazon by 2030, Cathie Wood says KEY POINTS “We are just at the dawn of the robotics age. And I would say artificial intelligence and battery technology are all a part of that movement as well,” Cathie Wood said. Amazon had more than 1.6 million workers at the end of 2021, according to its most recent annual report. Wood’s Ark Innovation […] Written by CNBC February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Aldi expands Too Good To Go partnership nationwide following successful trial Aldi is rolling out its partnership with the world’s largest surplus food platform, Too Good To Go, across all of its 990 UK stores. Following a successful trial last year, Aldi is now offering surplus food bags available nationwide, in a bid to tackle food waste while also offering even lower prices to customers. The […] Written by Talking Retail February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC dunnhumby’s Sixth Annual Retailer Preference Index (RPI) for U.S. GroceryTHE GROCERS BEST ‘BUILT TO LAST’ H-E-B, Costco Best Navigate The 2020 – 2022 Pandemic Grocery Market Upheaval, Bumping Amazon From Its Top Ranking Customers emerged from 2020 – 2022 placing more importance than ever on finding the right balance of savings and quality while placing less importance on saving time. Pandemic surge in retailer digital capabilities and consumer digital adoption […] Written by dunnhumby February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Charted: U.S. Egg Prices More Than Double in 2022 Charted: U.S. Egg Prices Double in 2022 Eggs are a staple food for many countries around the world, and the U.S. is no exception. Americans eat between 250‒280 eggs a year on average. Eggs are also easy to cook, protein-dense and supply many daily vitamins needed for healthy living, making them a popular meal or […] Written by Visual Capitalist February 1, 2023February 1, 2023 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked