PHILADELPHIA – Rite Aid is participating in Hepatitis Awareness Month in May by providing additional education opportunities for its pharmacists to learn more about viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that affects more than three million people each year in the U.S.
Dollar General Corp. says it has partnered with INROADS since 2020 to support and build career pathways for diverse students across the country, and notes that it was recently awarded the INROADS 2024 Frank C. Carr Corporate Partner of the Year Award at the organization’s Benefit Gala.
WASHINGTON, May 7, 2024 – Economic growth slowed during the first three months of the year, but consumers are still spending more than last year, National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said today. “The U.S.
DES MOINES, Iowa – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding the enactment of the modernization of Iowa’s Pharmacy Practice Act (House File 555), legislation that will help ensure patient access to vital healthcare services provided by pharmacists and pharmacies across the
Hy-Vee is marking Mental Health Awareness Month in May by launching a video series called “A Holistic Approach to Improving Mental Health.” Hosted by Dr.
Food Lion is making it easier for more of its customers in Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia to have groceries delivered.
WASHINGTON – The “swipe” fees credit card networks and banks charge merchants to process transactions could cost consumers more than $750 million this Mother’s Day, according to the Merchants Payments Coalition.
Walgreens and Boehringer Ingelheim today announced a strategic collaboration aimed at optimizing recruitment and making clinical trials more accessible, inclusive and equitable.
PALM BEACH, Fla. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has recognized NACDS Past Chair Randy Edeker with chain pharmacy’s highest honor: the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award. Edeker served as chair of NACDS from 2015-2016.
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General believes that a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture foster an environment where the retailer’s customers, employees, vendors and communities alike can feel welcomed.
CVS Health missed first-quarter expectations and lowered its fiscal 2024 outlook as increased medical costs hurt its Medicare Advantage business. Its revised outlook assumes that the higher medical costs in its insurance business will persist throughout the year, the company said May 1.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart is pitching a new private-label grocery brand, bettergoods, to shoppers looking for “elevated culinary experiences.
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.
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.
SEATTLE – Amazon today said it continues to increase the speed with which it gets deliveries to customers. Nearly 60% of orders placed through Prime across 60 U.S. metro areas in the first quarter arrived the same day or next day, the company said. Prime members in major cities across the U.S.
ARLINGTON, VA – FMI – The Food Industry Association, has tapped Julie Savoie to lead the association’s strategic direction for, and implementation of, member workplace and workforce initiatives. She will also help oversee the FMI sustainability agenda.
