HERSHEY, Pa. — Hershey is here to help shoppers show a little affection this Valentine’s Day. For the first time ever, the Hershey’s brand and Snoopy are teaming up to celebrate moments of togetherness and friendship with new Hershey’s Kisses Milk Chocolates with Snoopy & Friends Foils and Heart Box. Whether you’re treating your bestie to a
COLLEGEDALE, Tenn. — As the Valentine season draws near, McKee Foods, maker of the beloved Little Debbie brand, is delighted to reveal two delightful additions to its Valentine’s Day lineup, accompanied by a charming packaging refresh that promises to capture hearts. Presenting the all-new Little Debbie Vanilla Mini Donuts and Big Pack Valentine Cakes —
CHICAGO — In the cold winter months, the couch is the epitome of warmth and coziness and sometimes tempts us away from staying active. Conquering the comfort of the couch is the first step toward achieving any fitness goals, which is why RXBAR is turning this common excuse into a New Year’s challenge. Fans willing
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. — Today, VSP Vision announced that AARP members will be eligible for exclusive individual vision and eyewear insurance plans from VSP Vision. With the retiree population growing by 1 million Americans each year, AARP Vision Plans from VSP aim to help improve access to vision care for older adults who may not have access to traditional
NASHVILLE — Just months after filing for bankruptcy, SmileDirectClub announced it was shutting down its global operations and halting its teeth-aligner treatments. SmileDirectClub — which served over 2 million people since its 2014 founding — once promised to revolutionize the oral-care industry by selling clear dental aligners that were marketed as a faster and more
NEW YORK — Pfizer said this week it plans to lay off 285 workers at its Pearl River campus in New York as the company struggles financially, in good part, due to declining demand for its COVID-19 vaccines and products, state records show. The Pfizer job cuts will begin Feb. 12 and continue through late
WASHINGTON – Retailers have been focused on efforts to mitigate returns, as total returns for the industry amounted to $743 billion in merchandise in 2023, according to a report released this week by the National Retail Federation and Appriss Retail. As a percentage of sales, the total return rate for 2023 was 14.5%. According to the
PURCHASE, N.Y. — According to preliminary insights from Mastercard SpendingPulseTM, U.S. retail sales excluding automotive increased +3.1% year-over-year this holiday season, running from November 1 through December 24. Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment and is not adjusted for inflation. “This holiday season, the consumer showed up, spending in
CHICAGO — A recent review of top-selling Pringles flavors in every corner of the globe shows that people can agree on two things: Original and Sour Cream & Onion Pringles. “While we create hundreds of unique irresistible local market flavors to provide our consumers all around the world with tastes they know and love, ultimately we
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) said that chief executive officer, Tim Wentworth, and interim global chief financial officer, Manmohan Mahajan, will present at the 42nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, California on Monday, Jan. 8, at 8:15 a.m. PST. The appearance will be webcast live and can be accessed through
PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Flyers announced national neighborhood pharmacy chain Rite Aid as a preferred partner of the club. In addition to digital signage throughout Wells Fargo Center during games and a digital presence on the team’s website and newsletter, Rite Aid is planning exclusive giveaways in early 2024 including autographed gear, tickets, VIP experiences,
WASHINGTON — The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) announced today that it has entered into a contracted project agreement with CDC’s Applied Research and Evaluation Branch in the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention to accelerate the implementation of pharmacy-based strategies to advance health equity and prevent heart disease and stroke. APhA’s vision to inspire, innovate,
DEERFIELD, Ill. — ‘Tis the season for good food, great company … and plenty of germs. That’s why whether you’re braving the crowded airport or hosting at home this year, health should be at the top of your wish list. Dr. Rachel Toothman, Walgreens pharmacist and healthcare supervisor in Cleveland, Ohio, offers the following tips
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid Corp. announced Thursday that it has reached a comprehensive settlement agreement with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding the Company’s historical use of facial recognition technology to prevent retail theft and issues relating to the company’s compliance with a 2010 Commission Order. Rite Aid will be prohibited from using facial
