BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Marc Lore, who helped spearhead Walmart’s ongoing transformation into a truly omnichannel retailer, is leaving the company on January 31. He will continue on as a strategic advisor until September, the company said. His departure comes as Walmart continues to face off
WASHINGTON – Retail sales during 2020’s November-December holiday season grew an unexpectedly high 8.3% over the same period in 2019 to $789.4 billion, the National Retail Federation said on Friday. That tops the NRF’s holiday forecast, and came despite a pandemic that disrupted holiday shopping.Online
WASHINGTON — Scott Knoer, executive vice president and CEO of the American Pharmacists Association has issued the following statement on President-Elect Biden’s plan to address COVID-19: “President-Elect Biden’s plan to address COVID-19 is a strong start to rescue the country from the pandemic. It not only
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee, Inc. will begin offering COVID-19 rapid antibody testing at more than 250 Hy-Vee pharmacy locations on Monday, Jan. 18. Patients will receive same day test results in as few as 15 minutes after completing the test. The rapid antibody test
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has released a new ad that says “it’s time to end this pandemic once and for all” and that “as vaccines become available, pharmacies are prepared to help reopen America.” The ad notes NACDS’
ARLINGTON, Va. — NACDS announced Wednesday afternoon that the 2021 NACDS Annual Meeting will be held virtually April 26-28. “The NACDS board of directors has been highly engaged in the decision to present a virtual format for the 2021 Annual Meeting that includes valuable programming
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is expanding its financial services offering in partnership with Synchrony and Mastercard, as part of its ongoing commitment to offer differentiated healthcare services and benefits to customers. In the coming months, Walgreens will launch credit cards, issued by Synchrony, as well
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has made a majority investment in iA, a leading-edge provider of software enabled automation solutions for retail, hospital, federal health care and mail-order pharmacy markets. WBA’s investment will support iA’s expansion and further development of pharmacy automation solutions
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. raised its outlook for fiscal 2020 on Tuesday after reporting strong results for the third quarter. Highlights for the 12-week period ended December 5 included identical store sales growth of 12.3% and digital sales growth of 225%. “Our constant focus
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that it has given more than $167.2 million in bonuses and other benefits to its employees in 2020. Over the last year, Hy-Vee introduced a variety of new and enhanced employee benefits as part of its mission
PLANO, Texas — Cheetos reclaimed its Super Bowl icon status last year and is back this year with the launch of a campaign and Super Bowl commercial featuring serious star power alongside a seriously delicious snack: newly released Cheetos Crunch Pop Mix. The in-game TVC
NEW YORK — Michelob ULTRA, the fastest growing beer brand in the U.S. and the first to distribute a USDA certified organic beer nationally in 2018, is launching a hard seltzer for people who prioritize natural flavors and enjoy an active lifestyle. Michelob ULTRA Organic
PURCHASE, N.Y. — The Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show is one of the most talked about moments in music and entertainment in the United States. With more than 100 million viewers tuning in for the spectacle and millions of fans abuzz on social in recent years,
NEW YORK — While the grueling year of 2020 is officially in the past, the lasting effects and lifestyle changes are likely to continue well into the new year, including skin troubles. In fact, according to recently released results from a CeraVe survey conducted online by
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Kellogg has added Raisin Bran Toasted Oats and Honey to its line up. The cereal offers a new recipe that features hearty bran flakes and juicy raisins paired with crisp, whole-grain toasted oats and a touch of real honey. For generations,
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