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CVS honors the memory of founder Stanley Goldstein

CVS honors the memory of founder Stanley Goldstein

CVS Corp. co-founder Stanley Goldstein passed away yesterday at the age of 89. The company he helped build is a foundational component of what is now CVS Health, a leading health services company that is committed to building a world of health around every consumer. “All of us at CVS Health mourn

Walmart to cut headquarters jobs, relocate workers

Walmart to cut headquarters jobs, relocate workers

Walmart said on Tuesday that it plans to cut hundreds of jobs at its corporate headquarters and relocate a majority of its U.S. and Canada-based remote workforce to three main offices. The move marks a shift in strategy after the company initially endorsed virtual work during the pandemic.

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.

CRN names Johnson director, education and events

CRN names Johnson director, education and events

The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) said that Sauda Johnson has joined its membership team as director of education and events. Johnson brings a wealth of experience to CRN, the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry.

FMI reveals 2024 Store Manager Award finalists

FMI reveals 2024 Store Manager Award finalists

The Food Industry Association, has announced the finalists for its 2024 Store Manager Awards, which are designed to shine a spotlight on the dedicated and deserving store managers who bring their passion and talents to serve their store, employees and customers.

Ahold Delhaize Taps Lyda as Chief Legal Officer

Ahold Delhaize Taps Lyda as Chief Legal Officer

Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company of the grocery brands Food Lion, Giant Food, GIANT Co., Hannaford and Stop & Shop, has named Kim Lyda Chief Legal Officer. In this role, Lyda and her team will work closely Ahold Delhaize’s brands to provide legal counsel, as well as other services such as

Publix honors associates for community service

Publix honors associates for community service

Publix honored six of its associates for their community involvement, recognizing them with the Mr. George Community Service Award for outstanding commitment to their communities during the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting.

Walgreens’ VillageMD names new president

Walgreens’ VillageMD names new president

VillageMD announced that Jim Murray has joined the organization as its president & chief operating officer (COO) effective April 1. In this role, Murray will lead operations across the entire VillageMD enterprise, including for its three key business units, Village Medical, Summit Health and CityMD.