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WBA appoints Dr. William Shrank to board
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) today announced the appointment of Dr. William Shrank to the company’s board of directors. Dr. Shrank is globally recognized for his leadership and expertise in health care strategy, policy and population health.
LeBlanc named merchandising VP for beauty, personal care at CVS
Michelle LeBlanc was appointed vice president of merchandising for beauty, personal care and Hispanic Center of Excellence (CoE) by CVS Health.
Boots managing director Sebastian James to depart
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.
Target announces changes in top leadership roles
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.
Dave Burwick to join BJ’s Wholesale board of directors
BJ’s has announced that Dave Burwick will join the company’s board of directors as a member of the company’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee, effective immediately. “We are pleased to welcome Dave to our board,” said Bob Eddy, chairman and CEO.
SpartanNash adds VP for merchandising and pharmacy
SpartanNash has named Graham McIvor to the newly created post of vice president for merchandising and pharmacy, effective immediately.
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
GIANT Co. names MacDonald VP of Marketing
CARLISLE, Pa. – GIANT Co. has named John MacDonald vice president of marketing, effective immediately. He will report directly to GIANT president John Ruane.
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 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
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
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.
Walmart’s Kevin Host elected NACDS chair
so that pharmacies may continue to deliver “never-ending innovations” across the total store for Americans in their moments
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.