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NACDS engages in Food as Medicine Strategy Summit

NACDS engages in Food as Medicine Strategy Summit

NACDS participated on May 30 in a panel discussion hosted by thINc360 – The Healthcare Innovation Congress, which focused on how pharmacies and other healthcare stakeholders can help broaden the impact of food is medicine programs through technology, partnerships, and evidence-based interventions.

Walgreens introduces summer of savings

Walgreens introduces summer of savings

Walgreens has introduced more opportunities for consumers to save throughout the season and beyond. The company also plans to introduce a series of promotional campaigns, including the return of Walgreens popular myW Days in mid-July.

Walgreens to host community health fair in Puerto Rico

Walgreens to host community health fair in Puerto Rico

As a trusted health and wellness destination in Puerto Rico, Walgreens is bringing the community together in San Juan by launching its first community health fair, “Walgreens en tu Comunidad,” to offer health-related education, screenings and vaccinations.

Retail sales unchanged

U.S. retail sales were unchanged in April from March as inflation continued to sting and interest rates made taking on debt more burdensome. April’s core retail sales as defined by the National Retail Federation (NRF) — based on U.S.

Ahold Delhaize seeks to speed growth after Q1

With fiscal 2024 off to a solid start, Ahold Delhaize is setting its sights on accelerating growth across the 16 brick-and-mortar retail and e-commerce brands that it operates in Europe, the United States and Asia.

Host envisions ‘next era of pharmacy’

Kevin Host, senior vice president of Walmart health, wellness and pharmacy and new chair of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, considers retail pharmacists to be in the early stages of “our journey to create the next generation of pharmacies, where technology and personalized care inters

Kroger offers primary care for seniors

Kroger Health, the health care division of Kroger Co., announced the expansion of value-based care offerings through The Little Clinic (TLC), a move that addresses health care needs of seniors in Georgia.

CVS launches Well Market nutritious snacks Line

CVS Pharmacy has debuted Well Market, a store brand consumables line featuring nutritious snacks, beverages and groceries. “Our goal at CVS Health is to be the most consumer-centric health care solutions company,” said chief merchandising officer Musab Balbale.

Edeker presented with Fantle Award

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has recognized past chair Randy Edeker with the industry’s highest honor: the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award. Edeker served as chair of NACDS from 2015 to 2016.

FMI: Consumers still enjoy food shopping despite inflation

Two years of rapid food inflation doesn’t appear to have dimmed consumers’ view of the grocery shopping experience, according to the latest annual report on shopping trends from FMI – The Food Industry Association (FMI), which finds that shoppers enjoy food shopping as much as ever.

Getting ready for ‘Bionic Retail’

“Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world’s first bionic man. Steve Austin will be that man. Better than he was before. Better … stronger … faster.

Food value is sought in varied channels

The current mindset of consumers as they shop for food, beverages and other household staples is surprisingly positive. Despite persistent concerns about food price inflation, the majority of Americans enjoy the experience. That’s one of the key findings in “U.S.