WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today announced the 2024 Top 50 Global Retailers. Conducted by Kantar, the 2024 list ranks international retailers, based on their operational performance as of the beginning of 2023.
Mark Baum, senior vice president of industry relations and chief collaboration officer at FMI – The Food Industry Association, tells this week’s Video Forum about the ongoing drive to elevate the presence of supermarket operators and their suppliers in the household products, general merchandise, an
The value retailer 99 Cents Only Stores LLC commenced going-out-of-business sales at all of its locations on Friday, as part of a plan to wind down its operations and close all its stores. The liquidation sale will include all 371 of the retailer’s stores, which are located in Arizona, California,
Albertsons Cos. has launched a new, simpler version of its “for U” loyalty program, designed to provide more value and greater ease for the retailer’s 38 million loyalty program members.
signed on April 1 by Governor Brad Little (R-ID) — will help reduce prescription drug prices and preserve Idahoans’ access to pharmacies and pharmacy services. HB 596 includes important PBM reforms
In regard to FDA issuing draft guidance on NDI notification master files for supplements today, CRN president and CEO Steve Mister offered the following comments on the development: “It’s a positive development to see the FDA moving ahead with this draft guidance.
WASHINGTON – Almost immediately after agreeing to reduce “swipe” fees charged to merchants to process credit card transactions, Mastercard plans to increase fees for both credit and debit card transactions by more than $250 million this month, the Merchants Payments Coalition said Wednesday.
Hy-Vee Inc. will provide 2,000 free A1C screenings in April at select Hy-Vee stores throughout its eight-state region, the company said Wednesday. This simple blood test measures average blood sugar levels over the past three months. This is a common test used to identify prediabetes or diabetes.
To support the next generation of pharmacists, CVS Health announced two new offerings for pharmacy students: an enhanced PharmD tuition assistance program for eligible CVS Pharmacy interns and a new scholarship for students enrolled in pharmacy schools nationwide.
WASHINGTON – Despite expectations for slower growth of both gross domestic product and retail sales, the economy should continue to do well the remainder of this year, National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said today.
IRVING, Texas – McKesson Corp. announced the launch of Project Oasis, a new initiative aimed at advancing health equity for at-risk populations in underserved communities.
MINNEAPOLIS – Target has has enlisted actress Kristen Wiig to reprise her role as the iconic Target Lady in a national advertising campaign to support its Target Circle Week promotion.
Walmart will open its first health clinic in Texas next month on the way to 70 across the U.S. by the end of the year according to an article in Forbes. Walmart, which has 48 Walmart Health centers in five states, said in the article it will add 22 new locations in 2024,
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has promoted three staff team members to roles deemed critical for the association and the industry it serves.
Dollar General has promoted 18 executives to new roles at the company. Leslie Allen has been promoted to senior vice president, human resources. In this role, she will continue to support DG’s store operations team, which now encompasses more than 20,000 retail stores including pOpshelf and Mexico.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. topped analysts’ forecasts for second quarter revenue and adjusted earnings. WBA posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.20, well above Wall Street’s predicted 82 cents. Sales of $37.05 billion exceeded the estimated $36.22 billion. The company posted a net loss of $5.
