Kroger offers primary care for seniors
Kroger Health, the health care division of Kroger Co., announced the expansion of value-based care offerings through The Little Clinic (TLC), a move that addresses health care needs of seniors in Georgia.
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CVS launches Well Market nutritious snacks Line
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.
Edeker presented with Fantle Award
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has recognized past chair Randy Edeker with the industry’s highest honor: the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award. Edeker served as chair of NACDS from 2015 to 2016.
FMI: Consumers still enjoy food shopping despite inflation
Two years of rapid food inflation doesn’t appear to have dimmed consumers’ view of the grocery shopping experience, according to the latest annual report on shopping trends from FMI – The Food Industry Association (FMI), which finds that shoppers enjoy food shopping as much as ever.
Getting ready for ‘Bionic Retail’
“Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to make the world’s first bionic man. Steve Austin will be that man. Better than he was before. Better … stronger … faster.
Food value is sought in varied channels
The current mindset of consumers as they shop for food, beverages and other household staples is surprisingly positive. Despite persistent concerns about food price inflation, the majority of Americans enjoy the experience. That’s one of the key findings in “U.S.
Walmart adding 22 health clinics
Walmart said it will open 22 Walmart Health clinics this year, including 18 in Texas. With the additions, Walmart will operate more than 70 physician-staffed health clinics in five states by year’s end. The company plans to introduce the clinics to a sixth market, Arizona, in 2025.
Harrison leaves CVS after 19 years
CVS vice president of merchandising for beauty and personal care Andrea Harrison has left the company for “a new opportunity,” she wrote on LinkedIn. After 19 years with CVS, “it was a bittersweet departure, with so many memories and so hard leaving an amazing team,” she wrote.
Moderate growth seen for retail sales this year
Retail sales this year will increase between 2.5% and 3.5% from 2023 levels, according to the latest forecast from the National Retail Federation (NRF), which foresees sales rising to between $5.23 trillion and $5.28 trillion.
Rite Aid is closing another 53 stores
Rite Aid this month announced plans to close 53 more stores, adding to the roughly 200 it has shuttered since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late last year.
Meijer plans to open two supercenters in Ohio, one in Michigan
Meijer will open two new 159,000-square-foot supercenters, in Alliance and North Canton, Ohio, on May 14, increasing the retailer’s store count to 55 in the state. Meijer previously announced plans to open a 159,000-square-foot supercenter in Hillsdale, Mich.
Albertsons debuts simpler loyalty program
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.
Partners set ECRM event
MMR and Chain Drug Review have partnered with ECRM for Founders’ Innovation Day, an exclusive event designed for D2C and emerging brands to make the most of their potential at food, drug and mass retailers, and from e-commerce.
99 Cents Only Stores is closing
99 Cents Only Stores LLC commenced going-out-of-business sales and said it would close all 371 of its stores, ending the chain’s 42-year run as a deep-discount retailer.