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OrderInsite aids Publix with hurricane action plan

OrderInsite aids Publix with hurricane action plan

LAKELAND, Fla. — Preparing for a hurricane begins well before watches and warnings are issued. In fact, many are reviewing their plans now as the new hurricane season started on June 1. For Publix pharmacies, it means having the right technology in place to help

Rite Aid rolls out RYSHI beauty and personal care essentials

Rite Aid rolls out RYSHI beauty and personal care essentials

PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid announced the launch of RYSHI – its exclusive collection of clean beauty and personal care essentials. Spanning across multiple categories, RYSHI products offer better-for-you ingredients at an accessible price point so customers can conveniently build their beauty toolkit at their neighborhood

Cardinal Health announces merger of its Outcomes business into Transaction Data Systems

Cardinal Health announces merger of its Outcomes business into Transaction Data Systems

DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health has signed a definitive agreement to contribute its Outcomes business to Transaction Data Systems (TDS), a portfolio company of BlackRock Long Term Private Capital and GTCR, in exchange for a minority stake in the combined entity. Under the terms of the

Walmart: Stores the next frontier for retail media

Walmart: Stores the next frontier for retail media

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has grown its retail media business, Walmart Connect, by offering advertisers the ability to reach consumers when they are searching for products on the retailer’s website as well as via thousands of digital televisions and point-of-purchase screens in its physical stores.

CDC: Drug costs lead to millions not taking medications as prescribed

CDC: Drug costs lead to millions not taking medications as prescribed

ATLANTA — Millions of adults in the United States are not taking their medications as prescribed because of costs, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most adults between the ages of 18 and 64 took at least one

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RETAIL NEWS

CVS Pharmacy launches QuickServe Vitamin Dispensing System

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy announced the launch of its CVS Health QuickServe Vitamin Dispensing System, an easy-to-assemble vitamin dispenser that holds a 30-day supply of select CVS Health vitamins and supplements. Its sleek countertop design promotes “vitaminimalism” — the simplification of vitamin and supplement routines,

Vitamin Angels and Walgreens expand prenatal pilot program

GOLETA, Calif. — Vitamin Angels and Walgreens have announced the expansion of their prenatal pilot program to nearly 400 Walgreens stores nationwide, including a direct ship option in certain markets. The program provides free prenatal vitamins and nutrition education materials to pregnant people in underserved

Aldi launches new Instacart-powered service

BATAVIA, Ill. — Instacart and Aldi have rolled out Aldi Express, a new Instacart-powered virtual convenience store, that gets Aldi-exclusive products to customers’ doors quicker than ever. From convenience items such as prepared foods, snacks and drinks to grocery staples and household essentials, Aldi Express

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SUPPLIER NEWS

Gallo acquires Bev wine and spritzer portfolio

MODESTO, Calif. — E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) recently acquired Bev and its portfolio of premium canned wines and spritzers. The acquisition comes two years after Gallo obtained exclusive U.S. distribution rights for Bev and began to bring the popular brand to more consumers

Bausch + Lomb launches INFUSE Multifocal silicone hydrogel contact lenses

VAUGHAN, Ontario – Bausch + Lomb announced the U.S. launch of Bausch + Lomb INFUSE Multifocal silicone hydrogel (SiHy) daily disposable contact lenses. Featuring a next-generation material infused with ProBalance Technology for all-day comfort and the company’s unique 3-Zone Progressive design, the new lens addresses

CURAD introduces “Naturals” adhesive bandage line

CHICAGO — CURAD, a Medline brand and leading provider of world-class consumer medical products, has launched CURAD Naturals, an adhesive bandage line containing a variety of all-natural healing ingredients to treat and protect wounds gently and effectively. The inherent soothing powers of well-known ingredients such as

Welly names new vice president of brand and marketing

EDEN PRARIE, Minn. — Welly Health PBC, the brand that brings joy and ease to everyday healing, is excited to announce a new vice president of brand and marketing, Stephanie Moats Leibke.   As part of the executive leadership team reporting to CEO, Tom Mondragon, Moats

Miracle Headache Relief’s cool compression targets pain

FAIRFIELD, N.J. — Over the years the headache pain category has seen a wide variety of solutions for consumers. One unique product hitting store shelves this spring is Miracle Headache Relief from Ontel Products Corp. Craig Jordan, senior vice president of sales and customer solutions,

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