April 17, 2020 by Brian Bossetta
coronavirus, Covid, CVS, retailers, Walgreens, Walmart
Retail News
NEW YORK — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread and with more grim numbers for both the health of individual Americans and the health of the economy capturing the headlines, retailers have taken unprecedented steps to remain a viable source for essential goods and services while keeping their associates and customers safe. Fresh research
April 10, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Jody Pinson, Walmart
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark.— Jody Pinson, one of the most respected faces in mass market beauty retailing, retired last Friday (April 3) after 30 years at Walmart. Pinson says she plans to travel with her husband Greg. Despite the challenges of making more than 4,700 stores visited by 150 million shoppers per week run like clockwork, Pinson
March 20, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, Doug McMillon, Walmart
Business, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has unveiled its own fiscal stimulus package, in the form of cash bonuses for all of its U.S. hourly associates. Walmart said Wednesday that the bonus of $300 for full-time hourly associates and $150 for part-time hourly associates will be paid to hourly associates in stores, clubs, supply chain and offices.
March 18, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Kathleen McLaughlin, Walmart, Walmart Foundation
Leading Headlines, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — To help meet the critical needs resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation have committed $25 million to support organizations on the front lines responding to the outbreak. “In times of need, we see communities come together to do extraordinary things. This pandemic is no different,” said Kathleen McLaughlin,
March 16, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Aetna, Bartell Drugs, CVS Health, Walmart
March 16, 2020, News
NEW YORK — National and regional pharmacy chains were doing what they could to ease the coronavirus fears of shoppers and employees as the contagion spread. Seattle-based Bartell Drugs shipped more over-the-counter products to stores early this month after experiencing high demand due to concerns related to COVID-19. Bartell’s has two stores in the suburb
February 28, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
membership program, Walmart, Walmart+ program
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has been testing its own membership program to compete with Amazon Prime, according to published reports. Called Walmart+, the program could launch as soon as next month. The move is seen as a recognition of how effective the Amazon Prime membership program, which debuted in 2005, has been in fueling customer
February 18, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Doug McMillion, Sam's Club, Walmart
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart reported sales of $141.7 billion for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, an increase of $12.9 billion, or about 2.1%, over the prior year period. Earnings and sales fell short of analysts expectations, however, and Walmart said that holiday sales were softer than expected. Walmart president and CEO Doug McMillon said
January 22, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
David Glass, Sam Walton, Walmart
Leading Headlines, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — David Glass, who served as Walmart president and CEO from 1988 to 2000 and owned the Kansas City Royals before selling the franchise last fall, has passed away at age 84. David Glass Glass died January 9 from complications associated with pneumonia, according to the Glass family, which is organizing a public
January 7, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
#EndPeriodPoverty -, Always, James Van Der Beek, P&G, Procter & Gamble Co.’s Always brand, Walmart
Supplier News
CINCINNATI — This January, Procter & Gamble Co.’s Always brand is teaming with James Van Der Beek (actor, writer, husband and devoted father of five) to continue their mission to #EndPeriodPoverty – so no girl misses out on the confidence-building activities she loves because of lack of access to period products. Last year, Always donated
January 6, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Josh Chapman, Shawn Townzen, SmileDirectClub, Walmart
Retail News
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – SmileDirectClub announced on Monday the roll out of an end-to-end solution to keep teeth fresh, clean, bright, and healthy: a suite of affordable yet premium oral care products available exclusively at Walmart U.S. stores and Walmart.com. SmileDirectClub is the first provider of clear aligner therapy to offer oral care products in mass retail. SmileDirectClub’s inaugural
December 9, 2019 by David Pinto
Walmart, Wegmans
December 9, 2019, Opinion
Has anyone in the chain drug retailing community visited the new Wegmans in Brooklyn? Has anyone been to Dallas, Ga., to experience the bold and exciting new Walmart experiment in affordable and accessible health care? Has chain drug retailing become so complacent and sure of itself that the newest and most stunning mass retailing innovations
November 16, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Kathryn McLay, Sam's Club, Walmart
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has promoted Kathryn McLay to lead Sam’s Club as the division’s new president and chief executive officer. McLay succeeds John Furner, who was elevated last month to the role of president and CEO of Walmart’s U.S. division. McLay’s promotion comes less than a year after she was named executive vice president
November 14, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Alvis Washington, Digimarc Corp., Digimarc Platform, Scan & Shop powered by Digimarc, Walmart
Retail News, Supplier News
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Digimarc Corp. said that Walmart has activated its seasonal toy catalog utilizing Digimarc technology. For the first time, customers with Apple iOS and Google Android devices can use their phones to shop for the hottest toys of the holiday season right from the pages of Walmart’s toy catalog. The new digitized experience
November 14, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Doug McMillion, Ga, Walmart, Walmart Health center in Dallas
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart on Thursday reported that its third-quarter revenue rose 2.5% to $128 billion on strong sales at its U.S. stores and websites. U.S. comparable sales increased 3.2%, extending a four-year streak of quarterly gains. U.S. e-commerce sales increased 41%, driven by gains in Walmart’s grocery business, which is gaining competitiveness thanks to