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DG building career pathways for diverse students

DG building career pathways for diverse students

Dollar General Corp. says it has partnered with INROADS since 2020 to support and build career pathways for diverse students across the country, and notes that it was recently awarded the INROADS 2024 Frank C. Carr Corporate Partner of the Year Award at the organization’s Benefit Gala.

Tennessee expands access to medications with PSE

Tennessee expands access to medications with PSE

WASHINGTON – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) has released a statement praising Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s recent signing of legislation that allows consumers to buy more over-the-counter cold and allergy medications containing pseudoephedrine (PSE).

NACDS hails update of Iowa’s Pharmacy Practice Act

NACDS hails update of Iowa’s Pharmacy Practice Act

DES MOINES, Iowa – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding the enactment of the modernization of Iowa’s Pharmacy Practice Act (House File 555), legislation that will help ensure patient access to vital healthcare services provided by pharmacists and pharmacies across the

CRN welcomes new members

CRN welcomes new members

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry announces the addition of seven new members to its global roster.

Iovate taps Wes Parris as new CEO

Iovate taps Wes Parris as new CEO

Iovate Health Sciences International has announced that Tim Toll, its chief executive officer, is retiring after nearly four years with the company and will transition to serving on the board as an advisory director.

Industry mourns passing of BMG founder Terry Berg

Industry mourns passing of BMG founder Terry Berg

Berg Marketing Group founder Terry L. Berg has passed away. He was 66. “Terry was a wealth of insight and experience, not to mention an excellent story teller and all around great business partner and friend,” BMG colleague Jason Carik wrote in posting the news on LinkedIn.

NACDS honors Hy-Vee’s Randy Edeker

NACDS honors Hy-Vee’s Randy Edeker

PALM BEACH, Fla. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has recognized NACDS Past Chair Randy Edeker with chain pharmacy’s highest honor: the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award. Edeker served as chair of NACDS from 2015-2016.

FMI taps Julie Savoie to lead workforce initiatives

FMI taps Julie Savoie to lead workforce initiatives

ARLINGTON, VA – FMI – The Food Industry Association, has tapped Julie Savoie to lead the association’s strategic direction for, and implementation of, member workplace and workforce initiatives. She will also help oversee the FMI sustainability agenda.

Mother’s Day spending expected to hit $33.5 billion

Mother’s Day spending expected to hit $33.5 billion

WASHINGTON – Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is the second highest in the history of the survey, following last year’s record $35.7 billion.