In the second of two installments, Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president and chief advisor for consumer goods and foodservice insights at Circana, talks about the changes that traditional supermarkets need to make to attract and retain younger shoppers.
Target is going all in on generative AI. Last month, the retailer unveiled plans to equip employees at its almost 2,000 stores across the country with Store Companion, a chatbot driven by GenAI.
Retailers and CPG companies focus their marketing efforts mainly on younger consumers, who they see as critical to their future growth. Fair enough. But older customers have a lot of money to spend.
Walmart is in the process of seeking buyers for its vacant health clinics, according to published reports. In April, Walmart announced the closure of all its medical centers and telehealth services, adding that its pharmacies at retail centers will continue to operate as normal.
LONDON – Walgreens Boots Alliance confirms that the Managing Director of Boots, Sebastian James, has given notice to leave the company to pursue a new role in the healthcare sector.
NEW YORK – CeraVe has revealed new survey data in recognition of World Skin Health Day on July 8, which reinforces the need for more skin health education and exposes the barriers that prevent American adults from receiving proper care and treatment.
Last week a U.S. bankruptcy judge approved Rite Aid’s restructuring plan, allowing the pharmacy chain to cut its debt by $2 billion and turn over control to a group of lenders. U.S.
Retailer Meijer is doubling down on the milk discount it offers to SNAP program participants (up to 40% off any brand or size of skim or skim milk) in an ongoing effort to expand access to healthy foods and beverages.
Racher Press hosted a gala reception last week to celebrate the winners of its MMR and Chain Drug Review Retailer of the Year awards for 2024. On hand to accept MMR awards were Dr.
Family-owned retailer Meijer is celebrating its 90th anniversary with more than 500 Meijer supercenters, grocery stores, neighborhood markets, express locations, and distribution and manufacturing facilities throughout six Midwest states operated by more than 70,000 team members.
Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president and chief advisor for consumer goods and foodservice insights at Circana, tells this week’s Video Forum about the state of American consumers in an inflationary environment.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.’s third quarter earnings missed projections and the company cut its full-year profit outlook. Citing a “difficult” environment for shoppers and pharmacies, WBA announced plans to shutter a significant number of underperforming stores.
Target has named Christina Hennington, currently chief growth officer, as chief strategy and growth officer. Rick Gomez, currently chief food, essentials and beauty officer has been appointed as chief commercial officer, overseeing Target’s merchandising business.
Target has announced that its savings event, Target Circle Week, will return July 7-13. “Target Circle is the best way for guests to save time and money every time they shop,” said Cara Sylvester, vice president and chief guest experience officer at Target.
BENTONVILLE, Ark.– Walmart has expanded its HIV Point-of-Care Screenings to 18 Specialty Pharmacies of the Community (SPOCs) – located within Walmart Pharmacies – in Colorado and Virginia.
BENTONVILLE, Ark.– Walmart is launching a “Spicy Summer” campaign based on the “Spicy Books” TikTok trend, rolling out a special, limited-edition “Spicy Books” Hot Sauce Set.
