Department & Category 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
Trends & External Forces 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 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
Trends & External Forces 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
Trends & External Forces 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: Delivery 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
Associates & Employees 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: Delivery 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 CVS Rage Takes Hold As Shoppers Are “Thrust Into Despair” The Boston Globe has a piece about “CVS rage,” which it characterizes this way: “CVS, how do we hate thee? Let us count the ways: “We dread thine long pharmacy lines, that sometimes end in frustration, with a stressed-looking employee rooting around aimlessly for a bag with your name on it, or informing you that […] MorningNewsBeat February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 2 min read CVSShoppersWalgreensTechnology & InnovationTech: RoboticsRite AidPredictions and ForecastsJohnson & JohnsonJ&JHoliday & EventsHealth & WellnessDept. PharmacyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Operations & Supply Chain Rite Aid to lay off employees as it transitions California warehouse operations The drugstore chain will close its Woodland distribution center and shift work to its facility in Lancaster, the company told sister publication Supply Chain Dive. RetailDive February 17, 2024February 17, 2024 < 1 min read Operations & Supply ChainRite AidAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Rite Aid completes its sale of Elixir PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid Corporation has completed the previously announced sale of its Elixir Solutions business to MedImpact Healthcare Systems for approximately $575 million. “We are pleased to finalize the sale of Elixir, marking another important milestone in our transformation to strengthen our long-term financial position,” said Jeffrey Stein, Rite Aid’s CEO and chief restructuring […] MMR February 2, 2024February 2, 2024 < 1 min read Rite AidHealth & WellnessResults & InvestmentPredictions and ForecastsKraftHeinzExecutivesDivestitures 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SN Top 10: Aldi, Walmart, Rite Aid top the week's headlines In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story Aldi acquisition of Southeastern Grocers moves forward with divestiture of Fresco y Más. Southeastern Grocers Inc. has completed its divestiture of Fresco y Supermarket News January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 < 1 min read Southeastern GrocersRegional GroceryAldiWalmartRite AidDivestituresAcquisition 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Finance Rite Aid will close more stores Fifty-five locations added to the list as the company deals with bankruptcy Supermarket News January 25, 2024January 25, 2024 < 1 min read Rite AidBrick and MortarBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass SN Top 10: Walmart, Kroger, Rite Aid top the week’s headlines In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was Snacks sold at Walmart, Loblaw and other stores recalled. Granola Bars, cereals, yogurts, and parfaits sold at Sobeys, Walmart, Metro, Loblaw, and Supermarket News January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 < 1 min read WalmartRite AidKrogerBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Rite Aid puts eight more store leases up for sale Fee-owned buildings and land also available as retailer tries to work through bankruptcy Supermarket News January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 < 1 min read Rite AidBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy 7 Keys To Brand Evolution In A Changing World There were brand-businesses that did not survive in 2023. Bed, Bath & Beyond, Rite Aid, SmileDirectClub, Lordstown Motors to name a few. There are several reasons for the demise of these brand-businesses. However, there are evergreen principles for building and maintaining powerful brand-businesses. Here are seven keys for evolving in a changing world. 1. Know […] 0 Author Missing January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 5 min read StrategyMarketing: BrandShoppersPredictions and ForecastsCPG: Adult BeverageMarketing: In StoreWhole FoodsTechnology & InnovationSustainabilityPricing & PromotionsInternationalData & InsightsDept. ApparelDept. HBCDept. NonfoodRite Aid 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Data & Insights Rite Aid now banned from using facial recognition by FTC for next five years [[“value”:”The commission complaint claims the pharmacy chain’s AI-powered surveillance disproportionately impacted people of color”]] Supermarket News January 3, 2024January 3, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationAIRite AidGovernmentDept. Pharmacy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation The Biggest Stories of 2023 In this Recap Episode, Sri & PVSB review what they consider to be the top CPG/Retail stores of 2023: The end of Boxed.com Omnicom & Albertsons Media Collective partners with trade desk PepsiCo redesigns logo Giant Eagle circulars March no, April yes Kroger/Alb announce decision to sell over 400 stores to C&S Who owns Taco […] The CPG Guys December 30, 2023December 30, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIInstacartDeliveryMarketing: Retail MediaAmazonPodcastsMarketing: Social MediaMeta (Facebook)Regional GroceryBrick and MortarPepsiCoStart UpsRite AidResults & InvestmentRestaurantsKrogerPartnershipsQ CommerceBankruptcyMarketing: BrandHy-VeeDept. GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayBed Bath & BeyondDept. FreshDept. BeverageHoliday & EventsGiant EagleAhold Delhaize 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation FTC Looks To Ban Rite Aid From Using AI Facial Recognition Tech The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) this week said that drug chain Rite Aid would have to agree to not use “facial recognition technology for surveillance purposes for five years,” if it wants to resolve FTC charges “that the retailer failed to implement reasonable procedures and prevent harm to consumers in its use of facial recognition […] MorningNewsBeat December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 2 min read Technology & InnovationAIConsumersRite AidGovernmentBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Technology & Innovation Rite Aid banned from use of facial recognition tech for 5 years [[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Rite Aid has been banned from using facial recognition technology for surveillance for five years. The terms are part of a court case settlement announced Tuesday by the company and the Federal Trade Commission. The FTC says the AI-based technology, which […] RetailDive December 20, 2023December 20, 2023 3 min read Technology & InnovationAIRite AidConsumersGovernmentBankruptcyBrick and MortarResults & InvestmentDept. NonfoodAssociatesData & InsightsExecutivesHealth & WellnessLegal & CriminalMarketing: In StorePredictions and Forecasts 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Rite Aid banned from using facial recognition software after falsely identifying shoplifters Rite Aid has been banned from using facial recognition software for five years, after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) found that the U.S. drugstore giant’s “reckless use of facial surveillance systems” left customers humiliated and put their “sensitive information at risk.” The FTC’s Order, which is subject to approval from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court after […] TechCrunch December 20, 2023January 4, 2024 < 1 min read Technology & InnovationRite AidGovernmentBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Rite Aid to be barred from using facial recognition under proposed FTC settlement [[“value”:”Rite Aid deployed facial recognition to catch shoplifters, but the system generated thousands of false-positive matches, according to the FTC.”]] CNBC December 20, 2023December 20, 2023 < 1 min read Rite AidGovernment 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Rx Records Being Provided To Law Enforcement, No Warrant Required The Washington Post reports that “the nation’s largest pharmacy chains have handed over Americans’ prescription records to police and government investigators without a warrant, a congressional investigation found, raising concerns about threats to medical privacy. “Though some of the chains require their lawyers to review law enforcement requests, three of the largest — CVS Health, […] MorningNewsBeat December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 2 min read Health & WellnessShoppersDept. PharmacyGovernmentCVSRite AidKrogerConsumersWalgreensWalmartInsight ProvidersLegal & CriminalAssociatesAmazon 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Rite Aid moves to block opioid lawsuit during bankruptcy [[“value”:”The suit accuses Rite Aid of illegally processing hundreds of thousands of prescriptions for opioid medications”]] Supermarket News November 17, 2023November 17, 2023 < 1 min read Rite AidLegal & CriminalBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Medicare Part D in 2024: Mapping Large Chains’ Position in 2024’s Preferred Pharmacy Networks In Medicare Part D in 2024: The Seven Largest Companies’ Preferred Pharmacy Networks and the Coming Collapse of the PDP Market, I documented how those networks now dominate stand-alone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs) and have become a major presence in Medicare Advantage prescription drug (MA-PD) plans. Today, I examine the seven largest […] Drug Channels November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 2 min read Predictions and ForecastsDept. PharmacyData & InsightsMarketing: Social MediaConsultingWalmartRite AidMeta (Facebook)Marketing: In StoreAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens Cuts 5% of Corporate Workforce in Streamlining Bid Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) will cut 267 jobs — 5% of its corporate workforce — in a move to “streamline our operations and focus on our critical priorities,” according to a Walgreens spokesperson, who noted that “none of these roles are based at our stores.” These latest cuts follow a 10% reduction in Walgreens’ corporate […] Retail TouchPoints November 14, 2023November 16, 2023 < 1 min read WalgreensAssociatesOperations & Supply ChainBrick and MortarExecutivesMergersMarketing: Social MediaRite AidResults & InvestmentOmnichannelLegal & CriminalInternational - UKHealth & Wellness 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug SN Top 10: Rite Aid, Walgreens, California’s Northgate Markets top the week's headlines [[“value”:”In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was Rite Aid closing additional stores in Chapter 11 filing. Rite Aid has added more store closings as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, reports Geo”]] Supermarket News November 13, 2023November 13, 2023 < 1 min read WalgreensRite AidBankruptcyBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug 5 things: Can Rite Aid recover? [[“value”:”Here’s 5 things you may have missed in grocery”]] Supermarket News November 12, 2023November 12, 2023 < 1 min read Rite Aid 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Delivery DoorDash adds HSA and FSA payment capability [[“value”:” DoorDash has enabled payment options for both HSA (Health Savings Account) and FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts) to pay for eligible items at select merchants on the delivery company’s app. Consumers can use their HSA and FSA funds to pay for over 30,000 HSA/FSA-eligible products on DoorDash including select over-the-counter (OTC) medicine, COVID-19 […] Supermarket News November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 < 1 min read DoorDashFood DeliveryConsumersRegional GroceryAlbertsons / SafewayHy-VeeAssociatesCOVID19WalgreensHealth & WellnessSoutheastern GrocersRite AidDept. OTCMeijerDollar GeneralDept. HBCDeliveryCVS7-Eleven & Speedway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Trends & External Forces 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
Media & Marketing Channel: Restaurants Department & Category Department: Consumer Durables Department: Food Department: Nonfood ESG Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Merchandising 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: Grocery Corporate Finance 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: Mass Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Trends & External Forces 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
Trends & External Forces CPG: Food Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery Channel: Mass Department & Category Department: Beverage Department: Food Department: HBC Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers Corporate Strategy Corporate Finance ESG Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Retail Operations Associates & Employees Operations & Supply Chain Owned Brands (Private Label) Stores & Formats 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