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Rite Aid expands partnership with Uber Eats to deliver alcohol in additional markets

Rite Aid expands partnership with Uber Eats to deliver alcohol in additional markets

PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid announced the expansion of its delivery partnership with Uber Eats to include alcohol in new markets. Nearly 1,000 select Rite Aid stores across California, Idaho, Michigan, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Virginia and Washington are now participating in the expanded delivery, allowing

Walmart to close 51 health clinics

Walmart to close 51 health clinics

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is closing its health centers and virtual care service, saying the the company doesn’t see a viable business model in primary care. “Back in 2019, we launched Walmart Health centers. During our five-year journey, we made meaningful impacts with patients while

NACDS elects 2024-2025 officers, welcomes new members to board and executive committee

NACDS elects 2024-2025 officers, welcomes new members to board and executive committee

PALM BEACH, Fla.  – During the 2024 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting, NACDS elected new officers and five newly elected Board of Directors members for the coming year. Additionally, NACDS re-elected two Board of Directors members whose terms were set to expire.

CMX aims to put IAB guidelines into place for attributed sales

CMX aims to put IAB guidelines into place for attributed sales

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Media Exchange is the first health & wellness focused retail media network to measure and report attributed sales based on viewable impressions, a newly introduced retail media measurement guideline set by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB). As the latest move CMX has made to enhance measurement transparency

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RETAIL NEWS

CVS prototype fosters tighter bond with shoppers

MILLIS, Mass. — CVS Pharmacy’s new prototype store here has a fine-tuned mix, recast physical space, and rebalance of everyday-low pricing and promotions.  The format strives to enhance the customer experience, and it does so in large part by centralizing the personnel. “So when you

GNC becomes first major retailer to launch GLP-1 support program

PITTSBURGH — GNC announced its unprecedented initiative to support individuals using GLP-1 agonists. GNC has officially become the world’s first major retailer to establish an entire section dedicated to assisting GLP-1 users in managing the common side effects and challenges associated with treatment. The new

Hy-Vee dietitians to offer 1,000 free anemia screenings in May

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced Monday that it will provide 1,000 free anemia screenings in May at select Hy-Vee stores throughout its eight-state region. Hy-Vee is the first retailer in the U.S. to offer anemia screenings to its customers. Health experts estimate

Retailers ask judge to reject ‘drop in the bucket’ settlement

WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today asked a federal judge to reject the proposed settlement of a class-action antitrust lawsuit over “swipe” fees charged to merchants to process Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions. “This ‘settlement’ is a backroom deal struck without the input

MinuteClinic’s Peters takes pride in exceptional care

NEW YORK — MinuteClinic nurse practitioner Cody Peters didn’t have any family in the health care field when he was growing up, but his parents encouraged him to find a career where he could make the most of his caring and empathetic nature to help

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SUPPLIER NEWS

Hisamitsu plans events for 90th anniversary celebration of the Salonpas Patch

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – In celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Salonpas patch, the world’s No.1 Brand of Over-the-Counter (OTC) topical analgesics in the patch category, Hisamitsu cherishes the TE-A-TE culture. What lies beneath TE-A-TE is compassion for loved ones, the starting point of Hisamitsu’s “patch

Aurobindo receives FDA approval for colchicine capsules

EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application colchicine capsules, 0.6mg. Aurobindo Pharma’s colchicine capsules, are an AB-rated generic equivalent to the reference listed drug (RLD), Mitigare Capsules manufactured by

NACDS Foundation welcomes three new members to board

PALM BEACH, Fla. – At the 2024 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting, the NACDS Foundation announced the addition of three new members to the NACDS Foundation Board of Directors. Each Director will serve a one-year term. NACDS welcomed Claire Biermaas, Cencora, Crystal Lennartz, McKesson Corporation, and Jackie

First Quality keeps shoppers at the center of innovation

First Quality is on a mission to make things better for today’s retailers and consumers while protecting the environment for future generations. A leader in private label manufacturing, First Quality makes adult incontinence products, baby diapers, training and youth pants, menstrual pads, baby wipes, and

Pent up demand expected to propel sales of travel sizes

NEW YORK — The trial and travel category represents a growing sales opportunity for those retailers and suppliers who manage it well. In part, that’s because of the “revenge travel” phenomenon, which is being fueled by the large numbers of consumers who are eager to

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