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Clinch to power Albertsons retail media arm expansion
Clinch has announced today that the company will be the omnichannel ad server and DCO partner powering Albertsons Media Collective’s expansion into Connected TV (CTV).
Walmart announces relaunch of clothing brand No Boundaries
Walmart announced Friday it will relaunch its fashion brand, No Boundaries. The company commissioned an expert design team to build the line with Gen Z customers in mind. This is the first time Walmart has dedicated fashion designers to the No Boundaries brand.
NACDS Foundation Dinner to feature Dr. Sanjay Gupta
Multiple Emmy-award winning chief medical correspondent for CNN, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, will headline the 2024 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation Dinner.
NACDS wins pivotal pharmacy reimbursement case in Texas
A Texas court has ruled in favor of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores in its lawsuit against the state’s Health and Human Services Commission, which has far-reaching and precedent-setting implications for pharmacies. The Seventh Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s ruling.
Merchants Payments Coalition urges passing of Credit Card Completion Act after hearing
WASHINGTON – The Merchants Payment Coalition has urged Congress to pass the Credit Card Completion Act after strong opposition from merchants voiced at a hearing today on a proposed class action settlement over Visa and Mastercard credit card “swipe” fees.
Major new NACDS ad campaign: “Time Is Now” for PBM reform
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is making it unmistakable: pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform is must-pass legislation in the 118th Congress. The Association today launched a major new seven-figure national and local advertising campaign timed for this specific moment.
MMR honors ‘Most Influential Women’ of 2024
MMR held an event in New York this week to honor Mass Market Retailing’s Most Influential Women of 2024.
Food Industry Association reaffirms mission through updated Food Waste Reduction Alliance memorandum
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Food Industry Association (FMI) reaffirmed its ongoing commitment to reducing food waste as a founding member of the Food Waste Reduction Alliance (FWRA). FWRA renewed its Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S.
BJ’s Wholesale to include big-ticket items in same-day deliveries
BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced today an expansion of its popular same-day delivery service to include big-ticket items such as patio sets, grills, and televisions. The expansion is possible through collaboration with Roadie, a UPS company.
Rite Aid expands partnership with Instacart
Rite Aid announced Tuesday an expanded partnership with Instacart, allowing use of an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as an online payment option for eligible items on its Instacart digital storefront.
Ahold Delhaize USA to accept Team Cuban Cards at all brand pharmacies
SALISBURY, N.C. – Ahold Delhaize USA will now accept the Team Cuban Card in a new agreement with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co., PBC (Cost Plus Drugs).
McMillon to Walmart associates: embrace change
Complacency is the enemy of excellence. Doug McMillon delivered that message to a gathering of some 14,000 colleagues that marked the culmination of Walmart’s annual Associates Week.
NACDS and American Diabetes Association to host nationwide health events
The #NourishMyHealth campaign is part of a commitment by NACDS to the September 28, 2022 White House Conference on Hunger,