February 3, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Heart Healthy Store Tour, Hy-Vee
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Throughout the month of February, Hy-Vee’s team of registered dietitians will host free, weekly virtual events – including store tours, adult cooking classes and live Q&As – to provide education about ways to shop and cook to promote heart health. February 3-7: Heart Health Store Tour Hy-Vee dietitians will lead a
February 3, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 vaccines in pharmacies, Hy-Vee
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced its Federal Retail Pharmacy Program for COVID-19 Vaccination partners on Tuesday, and Hy-Vee has been named a national partner in both Iowa and South Dakota. The program is a collaboration between the federal government and 21 national pharmacy partners and independent pharmacy networks
January 29, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Hy-Vee, Iowa Pharmacy Association., Randy Edeker
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee chairman, CEO and president Randy Edeker has been presented with the 2021 Legislative Champion Award by the Iowa Pharmacy Association. Randy Edeker Edeker was recognized for his role on Iowa’s Economic Recovery Advisory Board Public Health and Healthcare Workgroup, which was formed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
January 12, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Hy-Vee, Randy Edeker
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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 to be the “Best Place to Work in America.” “Our
January 4, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, Fuel Your School campaign, Hy-Vee
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – Hy-Vee, Inc. is pledging $75,000 to be awarded among 55 schools across its eight-state region. The pledge is part of the company’s Fuel Your School campaign, which runs now through Jan. 31. Hy-Vee’s Fuel Your School campaign allows customers to enter its sweepstakes by simply purchasing specific brands found at
December 14, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, Hy-Vee
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee pharmacists and technicians who take part in the company’s rapid antigen COVID-19 testing will be offered an additional bonus for participating in the public health program. Full-time pharmacists who administer the tests will receive a $500 bonus and part-time pharmacists and technicians who administer the test will receive a $250 bonus.
December 9, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Hy-Vee, rapid antigen COVID-19 testing at 47 Hy-Vee pharmacy locations
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced Wednesday that it will offer rapid antigen COVID-19 testing at 47 Hy-Vee pharmacy locations via an outdoor, drive-thru testing process. The first 18 locations will begin testing on Thursday, Dec. 10, with the additional 28 locations scheduled to begin testing over the next two weeks. Patients will
December 4, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 testing, COVID-19 vaccines, Hy-Vee
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced on Friday it is seeking to hire 1,000 pharmacy technicians across its eight-state region. The company is increasing its pharmacy workforce as it continues to expand its COVID-19 testing services and prepares for the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. Hy-Vee is hiring both full- and part-time licensed
December 4, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Hy-Vee, Mike Agostino, Randy Edeker, Vivid Clear Rx
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee, Inc. has launched its newest subsidiary, Vivid Clear Rx. The new subsidiary will offer affordable pharmacy benefit management services to Hy-Vee’s more than 88,000 employees as well as other employers looking to maximize their employee benefits spending. “Health care spending continues to be a leading concern for employers across
December 3, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Hy-Vee, pharmacy, RxAgile’s new RxIQ analytics dashboard, RxSense, Vivid Clear Rx
Pharmacy, Retail News, Supplier News, Technology

BOSTON – RxSense, the health care technology company improving transparency and access to affordable medications, announced it will power enterprise solutions for pharmacy benefits administration to Vivid Clear Rx, a subsidiary of Hy-Vee, Inc. Hy-Vee is one of the nation’s leading grocery chains with more than 275 stores spanning eight states across the Midwest. With
December 1, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Inc. on Tuesday launched a new premium membership program, Randy Edeker
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee Inc. on Tuesday launched a new premium membership program that offers special deals and exclusive online and in-store benefits and services. Membership costs $99 per year. Hy-Vee Plus members will get such benefits as monthly offers and coupons; free Hy-Vee Aisles Online grocery delivery (a $9.95 per order savings);
November 23, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, Hy-Vee
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee announced today that it is reinstating its reserved shopping hour for customers considered “high risk” in response to the recent increase in COVID-19 cases throughout its eight-state region. The reserved hour will be offered at all Hy-Vee locations from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., Monday through Friday, and is
October 27, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Hy-Vee, Sterile Cart is manufactured by Minnesota-based IZZA Manufacturing and distributed by Ultra Green Packaging, Sterile Cart system
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee, Inc. is rolling out an automated cleaning system that fully cleans and sanitizes shopping carts after every use. By mid-November, more than 200 Hy-Vee stores across its eight-state region will have a Sterile Cart system in operation. Hy-Vee is the first grocery chain to implement the fully automated sanitization
October 21, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Casey Decker, Hy-Vee
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee Inc. has named Casey Decker chief information officer. He will be repsonsible for all of Hy-Vee’s information systems and staff, and will lead the company’s technology operations. He will also lead all innovations and initiatives for the retailer’s online and digital channels. Decker comes to Hy-Vee after serving as