December 12, 2018 by Bill Schiffner and Chain Drug Review
Acosta, Colin Stewart, top CPG predictions for 2019
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The consumer packaged goods industry is rapidly evolving, and a New Year will usher in even more changes. Experts from Acosta — a leading full-service sales and marketing agency in the consumer packaged goods industry — compiled their top CPG predictions for 2019, including what is next for e-commerce and brick-and-mortar stores, popular
November 9, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
Best Workplaces in Retail by Fortune, Publix
Retail News
LAKELAND, Fla. – Publix Super Markets has once again been named one of the Best Workplaces in Retail by Fortune, moving up to No. 2 from the No. 3 spot in 2017. More than 631,000 retail employees across the United States were surveyed by Great Place to Work on their experiences with their companies, including
November 7, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
customizable digital analytics tool, Express Scripts, Mike Cirillo, myDataSense tool, myMatrixx
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
ST. LOUIS — myMatrixx, a leader in pharmacy services for workers’ compensation programs and a subsidiary of Express Scripts Holding Company, announces the release of myDataSense, an innovative and customizable digital analytics tool that will help drive patient safety and savings. The myDataSense tool combines comprehensive data, clinical pharmacy expertise and a world-class customer service model
October 29, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
Amazon, Amazon exclusive brand of consumer-use medical devices, Arcadia Group, Bob Guest
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
SEATTLE — Arcadia Group announced today the launch of an Amazon exclusive brand of consumer-use medical devices for diabetes and hypertension management. The new Choice brand will start with a range of blood glucose monitors and blood pressure monitors both with supporting mobile apps which offer measurement tracking, data mobility and reminders. It is estimated that
October 29, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
AvalonBay Communities, Inc., Mark Schindele, Martin Piazzola, Target
Retail News
NEW YORK — Target announced plans to open a new small-format store in Manhattan located near Columbus Circle at 61st St. and Broadway. Projected to open in 2019, the Columbus Circle store will be Target’s 28 open or planned store in New York City – a priority growth market for the company. Target also plans to open its Kips
October 16, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
CHICAGO — On Friday, at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Conference here (October 19-24), Walgreens and AllianceRx Walgreens Prime will kick off a new collaboration with the Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF). The collaboration is focused on helping people living with inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, Crohn’s disease, and psoriasis, better manage their
October 8, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
2018-2109 flu season, Boiron USA, Boiron’s Oscillococcinum, Gary Wittenberg, homeopathic ingredients
Supplier News
NEW YORK— As we enter cold and flu season, many consumers are turning to homeopathic solutions at the first signs of the sniffles or scratchy throat. Gary Wittenberg, vice president of national accounts at Boiron USA, says that most major retailers are merchandising homeopathic products along with defense and first sign of products. “Homeopathic products
October 1, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
and SilverScript Allure, CVS Health, Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP), SilverScript Choice, SilverScript Insurance Company, SilverScript Plus, Todd Meek
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — SilverScript Insurance Company, a CVS Health company, announced its new Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) options for 2019. Medicare beneficiaries in the continental U.S. can choose from three SilverScript plans that offer a $0-deductible in 44 states on all five drug tiers. In addition, the company has added SilverScript Allure, a new PDP
September 17, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
2018 Folds of Honor educational scholarship recipients, Kermit Crawford, KidCents program, The Rite Aid Foundation
Leading Headlines, Retail News
CAMP HILL, Pa. — The Rite Aid Foundation announced that 422 students have been selected as 2018 Folds of Honor educational scholarship recipients through its KidCents program. This year’s $2 million award completes a three-year, $6 million commitment to Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to children and spouses of fallen
September 11, 2018 by Bill Schiffner and Chain Drug Review
Beauty Marketing Immersion, NYU Adjunct Professor Olivia Scott, Omerge Alliances
Supplier News
NEW YORK — Beauty and entertainment marketing consultancy Omerge Alliances released news that its “Beauty Marketing Immersion” class will debut November 10, 2018 in New York City, and follow on December 29, 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee. Designed to offer proven experience and academic-based knowledge to emerging beauty entrepreneurs, the lecture and workshop style class offers 25
August 25, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
Amazon PillPack merger, Capsule Corp., Eric Kinariwala
Issue 08-27-2018
NEW YORK — On the heels of the Amazon/PillPack deal, online pharmacy startup Capsule Corp. is preparing to take its business on a national scale. The New York City-based venture-funded company offers same-day delivery of medicines and access to a team of pharmacists via text, email or phone. The company has just received $50 million
August 22, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
Brian Cornell, Target, Target's Q2 earnings
Retail News
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. on Wednesday posted a 6.5% comparable sales gain for its second quarter, driven by increased store traffic and online sales. That is the company’s biggest increase in more than a decade. Total company sales increased 7.0%, to $17.6 billion, and total revenues rose 6.9% to $17.8 billion. Target said its traffic
August 21, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
Ben Orlando, Ben Sims, Brad Brookshire, Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC), Charlotte Weller, Louisiana Pharmacists Association, Texas Pharmacy Association
Pharmacy, Retail News
TYLER, Texas – Three Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) pharmacy professionals were recently recognized at the state level. Ben Orlando, pharmacy manager at a Brookshire’s store in Monroe, Louisiana, received awards from the Louisiana Pharmacists Association (LPA). Charlotte Weller and Ben Sims, who serve in BGC’s corporate pharmacy operations in Tyler, Texas, were honored by the
August 3, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
“Put It Into Words”, Gabrielle Union, Hallmark Greeting Cards
Supplier News
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hallmark launched “Put It Into Words,” a nationwide effort to put more caring into the world with cards, on Monday, July 30 with an inspiring evening hosted by Gabrielle Union at Lombardi House in Los Angeles. The event debuted Union’s episode of Hallmark’s “Put It Into Words” docu-series, in which she pays tribute to the love