Kearney study aims to ‘demystify innovation’
While most companies feel pressure to use “innovation” as a way to satisfy both their customers and their stakeholders, there’s inconsistent messaging around what that innovation actually is.
Scot Meyer
GIANT Co. names MacDonald VP of Marketing
CARLISLE, Pa. – GIANT Co. has named John MacDonald vice president of marketing, effective immediately. He will report directly to GIANT president John Ruane.
KISS launches ‘imPRESS Yourself’ campaign
KISS Products Inc. recently launched the “imPRESS Yourself” advertising campaign featuring the “imPRESS Express.
Video Forum: Lynne Fruth, Fruth Pharmacy
In the first installment of a two-part interview, Lynne Fruth, CEO of Fruth Pharmacy, tells this week’s Video Forum about the company’s role in securing passage of legislation to rein in PBM practices under West Virginia’s public employees insurance plan.
NACDS to Senate: Pharmacists play a vital role
the nation’s most accessible healthcare providers — have an important role to play when it comes to driving food is medicine initiatives, providing prevention and management services for chronic disease, and delivering total health and wellness solutions.
Target lowering prices on 5,000 popular items
Target Corp. will lower the prices on about 5,000 frequently shopped items across its assortment. The retailer said Monday that it has already reduced prices on about 1,500 items, and has thousands more price cuts planned to take effect over the course of the summer.
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.
NACDS Foundation hosts March of Dimes gala
On Wednesday, May 15, March of Dimes hosted its 42nd Annual March of Dimes Gourmet Gala at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation (NACDS Foundation) returned for its eighth year as a Platinum Sponsor of the evening.
DG Literacy Foundation surpasses milestone
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. –The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) has announced more than $10.6 million in grants to support nearly 1,100 adult, family, and summer literacy programs across the country. The grants are expected to positively impact more than 1.4 million individuals.
Walmart posts solid sales, profit gains in Q1
Walmart posted strong sales and profit growth for its fiscal first quarter ended April 26th. Revenues increased 6% in the quarter, to $161.5 billion, and operating income grew at a faster pace of 9.6% (13.7% adjusted). Walmart U.S. comparable store sales grew 3.
CVS launches Well Market private label snacks
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.
Census Data: Retail sales moderated in April
WASHINGTON – Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau today shows retail sales moderated in April, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “Even though household income and job growth are compressing, the consumer spending picture remains positive,” Kleinhenz said.
Walmart to cut headquarters jobs, relocate workers
Walmart said on Tuesday that it plans to cut hundreds of jobs at its corporate headquarters and relocate a majority of its U.S. and Canada-based remote workforce to three main offices. The move marks a shift in strategy after the company initially endorsed virtual work during the pandemic.
Walmart offering free health screenings on May 18
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart is hosting a Wellness Day on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at nearly 4,600 pharmacies nationwide.
Circana: April retail sales settle into pattern
In April 2024, U.S. retail sales revenue and unit demand, including both discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG), declined 1% compared to the same month last year.
CVS survey shows rise in mental health concerns
A recent CVS Health/Morning Consult survey found that a majority of adults have significant concerns about their mental health.