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: Drug Close to 100 Rite Aid leases will be put up for sale [[“value”:”The leases span eight states”]] Supermarket News November 8, 2023November 8, 2023 < 1 min read Rite Aid 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Rite Aid to offer veteran appreciation discount PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid said it will honor the service and sacrifice of all veterans and active military personnel this Veterans’ Day by offering a “Veteran Appreciation Days” promotion. From Nov. 10-12, customers with a valid military ID or proof of service are eligible for 15% off regular-priced items* at any Rite Aid store location. […] MMR November 6, 2023November 6, 2023 < 1 min read Rite AidStore LocationMarketing: In StoreKraftHeinzExecutives 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy UNFI hires new retail chief The company has named former Rite Aid executive Andre Persaud as president and CEO of the division that oversees its Cub and Shoppers Food Warehouse banners. Grocery Dive November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesShoppersRite AidOperations & Supply ChainDept. Grocery 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy UNFI names Andre Persaud as president and CEO of retail [[“value”:” Andre Persaud has been named president and CEO of retail for United Natural Foods Inc. Persaud will be in charge of UNFI’s Cub Foods and Shoppers Food Warehouse. He has spent almost 30 years in retail and has served in senior leadership roles with major food and pharmacy companies the last two […] Supermarket News November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 < 1 min read ExecutivesDept. GroceryDept. PharmacyWakefernRegional GroceryDept. Natural / OrganicHealth & WellnessRite AidShoppersUnited Natural FoodsOperations & Supply ChainConsumers 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Corporate Strategy UNFI names Andre Persaud president and CEO of Retail PROVIDENCE, R.I. — United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) announced the appointment of Andre Persaud as president and chief executive officer of Retail, effective November 6, 2023. Persaud will lead the company’s two retail banners, CUB (located primarily in Minnesota) and Shoppers Food Warehouse (located primarily in Washington D.C. and Maryland). He will serve on UNFI’s […] MMR November 1, 2023November 1, 2023 2 min read ExecutivesOperations & Supply ChainDept. GroceryDept. PharmacyUnileverShoppersWakefernRegional GroceryConsumersUnited Natural FoodsRite AidInclusivityMarketing: Social MediaInternational - North AmericaHealth & WellnessDept. Natural / OrganicWalmartBrick and Mortar 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Media & Marketing Drug Channels News Roundup, October 2023: CVS & Humira Biosimilars, GLP-1 G2N Bubble, 340B Abuses, Rite Aid’s Endgame, Mark Cuban Update, and an Epic Meetup Zoinks! It’s time for a super-sized Halloween roundup of wicked Drug Channels’ tales. This month’s tricks and treats: Spooky! CVS Health frightens all but one Humira biosimilar maker away from its formulary. Creepy! The gross-to-net bubble for anti-obesity GLP-1 drugs walks among us. Grotesque! Penn Medicine gorges on the 340B program. Vampiric! Rite Aid’s many […] Drug Channels October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 2 min read Marketing: Social MediaCVSRite AidTwitterData & InsightsConsultingPartnershipsMeta (Facebook)Holiday & EventsHealth & WellnessDept. Pharmacy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery SN Top 10: Dollar General, Publix, Giant Eagle top the week's headlines [[“value”:” In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was Publix introduces 9 limited-time private label ice cream flavors. Publix has launched nine limited-time own brand ice cream flavors for the fall / winter season. Most flavors are available in quart-size cartons; however, three flavors — Peppermint […] Supermarket News October 31, 2023October 31, 2023 < 1 min read Regional GroceryAITechnology & InnovationAmazonPublixDollar GeneralGiant EagleResults & InvestmentOwned Brands (Private Label)Holiday & EventsWalgreensDept. FrozenExecutivesGrocery OutletDeliveryBrick and MortarPredictions and ForecastsRite AidWakefernESG and CSR 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Chain Drug Employees Plan Walkouts This Week From Fox Business: “Workers from some of the nation’s biggest pharmacy chains, from CVS to Walgreens, have planned another ‘walkout’ starting Monday as they continue to plead for better working conditions. “They’re calling it ‘pharmageddon,’ Shane Jerominski, a licensed pharmacist for over a decade who is helping coordinate the latest protest, told Fox Business. “From […] MorningNewsBeat October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 < 1 min read AssociatesWalgreensCVSBrick and MortarDept. PharmacyTechnology & InnovationHealth & WellnessRite Aid 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Your Views: On Drugs Got the following email from MNB reader Michael Blackburn: Regarding CVS and Walgreens (not even going to bring in the bankrupt Rite Aid into this discussion as they have been failing for the past two decades), when exactly were they poised to take over the U.S. healthcare system? Historically, drug stores sold scripts with a […] MorningNewsBeat October 30, 2023October 30, 2023 3 min read WalgreensHealth & WellnessCVSConsumersBrick and MortarAmazonExecutivesDept. OTCRite AidMarketing: In StoreMerchandisingWalmartDept. PetDept. PharmacyStore FormatShoppersCOVID19Dept. ApparelDept. HBCBankruptcyDept. Beverage 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug FaceTime with the Content Guy: Unhealthy Ambitions The Los Angeles Times recently has a column about how Walgreens, CVS and Rite Aid tried to take over healthcare – and failed. I think the piece got it partly right – healthcare is in fact a tough nut to crack. But I also believe that the Times missed one critical factor – that CVS, […] MorningNewsBeat October 28, 2023October 28, 2023 < 1 min read WalgreensRite AidMarketing: Social MediaHealth & WellnessCVS 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Stores & Formats Rite Aid plans to close over 150 underperforming stores PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid plans to plans to close about 7% of its stores initially, as the drugstore chain makes its way through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. The company submitted a list of 154 stores in a court filing. Most of the chain’s stores are on the East and West Coasts, and the list reflects […] MMR October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 2 min read Brick and MortarRite AidHealth & WellnessDept. PharmacyBankruptcyAssociatesKraftHeinzDept. HBC 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces The Growing Expanse Of Pharmacy Deserts The Washington Post writes that “after decades of expansion, the nation’s largest drugstore chains are closing hundreds of stores as they reorient their operations against rising competition, a crush of opioid lawsuits and other forces — relegating many already-vulnerable communities into pharmacy deserts. “Rite Aid, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week, CVS […] MorningNewsBeat October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 2 min read Dept. PharmacyHealth & WellnessBrick and MortarWalgreensCompetitionConsumersCVSDept. HBCDept. GroceryBankruptcyCOVID19EconomyOperations & Supply ChainResults & InvestmentRite AidDept. Nonfood 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Mass SN Top: Sobeys, Walmart, Walgreens top the week's headlines [[“value”:” In this week’s recap of the Top 10 most popular Supermarket News articles, the top story was Sobeys vegetable supplier calls it quits. A supplier of some vegetables to Sobeys stores has sold its operations, reports Canada news outlet Saltwire. Sawler Gardens’ sale with a local farmer located about a mile from its land located on […] Supermarket News October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. FreshWalgreensWalmartBankruptcyRegional GroceryInternational - North AmericaDept. PerimeterRite AidAlbertsons / SafewayBrick and MortarKrogerMergersExecutivesStore LocationPublixPredictions and ForecastsOperations & Supply ChainCostcoKraftHeinzAldiHoliday & EventsDivestituresAssociatesCVSStrategy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Register for NACDS’ 90th anniversary celebration NEW YORK — Time is running out to register for NACDS’ 90th anniversary celebration. Chain Drug Review, Drug Store News, The Emerson Group and MMR have joined forces to celebrate the contributions of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and community pharmacy retailers. Registration is open for this special event, which will be held […] MMR October 23, 2023October 23, 2023 4 min read Brick and MortarRegional GroceryDept. PharmacyCVSWalgreensRite AidHEBHy-VeeWakefernKrogerInternationalWalmartMeijerHealth & WellnessExecutivesDept. GroceryPublixConsumersData & InsightsTargetDept. HBCShoppersGoogleAmazonPredictions and ForecastsAlbertsons / Safeway 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens Agrees to $192.5 Million Settlement with Shareholders over Failed Rite Aid Merger Just three weeks before it was set to go to trial, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has agreed to pay $192.5 million to settle a class-action lawsuit brought by investors who claim they were misled by the company about the likelihood of a successful 2015 merger with Rite Aid, multiple sources report. In late 2015, […] Retail TouchPoints October 20, 2023October 20, 2023 2 min read WalgreensRite AidExecutivesMergersAcquisitionLegal & CriminalBrick and MortarBankruptcyDept. PharmacyCVSMarketing: Social MediaGovernmentOmnichannelHealth & WellnessOperations & Supply ChainPricing & Promotions 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Walgreens agrees to pay $192.5m to settle Rite Aid investors’ lawsuit Walgreens is one of the leading pharmacy chains in the US. Credit: Kevin Zolkiewicz/ Flickr (Creative Commons). US-based retail pharmacy chain Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has agreed to pay $192.5m to settle a class action lawsuit filed by investors of drugstore chain Rite Aid, Reuters reported. On 27 October 2015, Rite Aid and Walgreens announced […] Retail Insights Network October 20, 2023October 24, 2023 2 min read WalgreensRite AidBrick and MortarMergersLegal & CriminalBankruptcyInternational - UKGovernmentDept. PharmacyMarketing: TradePricing & PromotionsExecutivesResults & InvestmentOperations & Supply ChainMarketing: Social Media 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department: HBC Rite Aid gets court OK for nearly $3.5B in bankruptcy financing [[“value”:”The pharmacy retailer also wants to sell nearly 100 store leases, properties and pieces of land in 12 states as it looks to restructure.”]] RetailDive October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 < 1 min read Rite AidBankruptcyDept. Pharmacy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Department & Category Conversation with Chip Conley — Reframing Aging, Mid-Life Chrysalis, and Maintaining a Growth Mindset Chip Conley, the founder and CEO of Modern Elder Academy and the former head of global hospitality and strategy at Airbnb, joins Scott to discuss solutions to the agist workforce, thinking of a mid-life crisis as a chrysalis, and the things to consider as you build your career path. Scott opens with his thoughts on […] The Prof G Show October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 < 1 min read Dept. GroceryTikTokStrategyRite AidMarketing: Social MediaExecutivesBankruptcyAssociates 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Rite Aid looks to close 154 stores in Chapter 11 bankruptcy [[“value”:” Details are starting to surface about Rite Aid’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, and it looks like the retailer plans to close 154 stores, reports Business Insider. The number was pulled from court documents. As it stands, Pennsylvania will lose the most stores (37), followed by California (28), with many others on the […] Supermarket News October 19, 2023October 19, 2023 < 1 min read Rite AidBankruptcyBrick and MortarWalgreensResults & InvestmentKraftHeinzDept. PharmacyDept. NonfoodDept. GroceryAssociatesOwned Brands (Private Label)Government 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Rite Aid lost more than $1 billion in months before bankruptcy filing [[“value”:”Rite Aid warned investors it may not be able to keep its business running.”]] CNBC October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 < 1 min read Rite AidBankruptcy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Your Views: Performance Issues This reaction to our story about Rite Aid’s bankruptcy: Sad story about Rite-Aid. Living in a town that has all three (RA, CVS, & Walgreens), I foresee the only thing keeping the Rite-Aid open is the fact that it is in a neighborhood area and likely gets decent local foot traffic. I cannot imagine that’s […] MorningNewsBeat October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 4 min read Rite AidAssociatesCVSAmazonCostcoHoliday & EventsStore LocationWalgreensExecutivesBrick and MortarBest BuyBankruptcyDeliveryHealth & WellnessMarketing: BroadcastPartnershipsPricing & PromotionsTargetDept. Pharmacy 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Drug Rite Aid Files For Bankruptcy Rite Aid, the nation’s third largest drug store chain, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection yesterday. The New York Times writes that the company is “weighed down by billions of dollars in debt, declining sales and more than a thousand federal, state and local lawsuits claiming it filled thousands of illegal prescriptions for painkillers. Rite […] MorningNewsBeat October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 2 min read Rite AidBankruptcyBrick and MortarCompetitionDept. HBCHealth & WellnessExecutivesWalgreensOperations & Supply ChainEconomyDept. Toys & GamesDept. NonfoodResults & InvestmentCVSTechnology & InnovationKraftHeinz 0 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Retailer Media Channel: Mass Corporate Strategy Partnerships & Alt Profit Media & Marketing Retailer Media Agencies & Vendors Data & Insights Shopper & Customer Trends & External Forces Kroger Delivers its First-Party Data to the Yahoo DSP Yahoo Advertising and Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) — the retail media business of Kroger, powered by 84.51° — are teaming up to bring Kroger’s first-party, purchase-based audiences to the Yahoo Demand-Side Platform (DSP). Yahoo DSP advertisers can now activate KPM’s audiences to reach targeted consumers with their advertising and measure campaign results. While off-site advertising […] Written by Retail TouchPoints May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Technology & Innovation Amazon services outpace retail growth in Q1 The e-commerce giant’s third-party services, advertising, subscriptions and cloud unit generated double-digit revenue increases in the period. Written by RetailDive May 1, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Ecommerce & Digital Channel: Grocery - Natural Department: Nonfood Corporate Finance Media & Marketing Retailer Media Data & Insights International Technology & Innovation Stores & Formats Amazon tops expectations for revenue, earnings SEATTLE – Amazon posted better-than-expected revenue and earnings in the quarter ended March 31. Net sales increased 13% from a year earlier to $143.3 billion. The company reported first-quarter net income of $10.4 billion, or 98 cents a diluted share, compared to $3.2 billion a year earlier. Amazon’s operating income surged to $15.3 billion, up […] Written by MMR May 1, 2024May 2, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Channel: Grocery Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers 5 things top news: Kroger tries to strengthen merger deal The most impactful news in the grocery industry for the week ending April 26 Written by Supermarket News April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Trends & External Forces Department & Category Department: Food Department: HBC Corporate Strategy ESG Technology & Innovation Trends & External Forces Associates & Employees Stores & Formats Walmart to close all 51 health centers BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart today said it has made the “difficult decision” to close its Walmart Health and Walmart Virtual Care clinics, citing a lack of profitability. “The decision to close all 51 health centers across five states and shut down the virtual care offering was not easy. We understand this change affects lives – […] Written by MMR April 30, 2024May 1, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked