Walmart expands pilot HIV screening program
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.
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Walmart launches “Spicy Summer” campaign
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.
Target to sell Target Plus marketplace through Shopify
MINNEAPOLIS –Target has partnered with Shopify to offer a selection of its popular merchants and their products on Target Plus, the retailer’s third-party digital marketplace.
Walmart and Agritask collaborate on agriculture technology initiative
In collaboration with Walmart Global Tech’s Sparkubate, Walmart will work with Agritask to pilot a technology solution program that is geared to enable sourcing managers to make more well-informed decisions on seasonal fruit crop yields such as cherries and blackberries.
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.
Target launches Store Companion, GenAI tool for employees
Target has announced plans to roll out Store Companion, a new generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tool.
Kroger’s Q1 earnings beat expectations
Kroger Co. posted first-quarter earnings that topped expectations.
Circana: Retail sales show signs of stabilization
In May 2024, U.S. retail sales, including both discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG), changed very little compared to last year’s performance.
Dollar General announces Tony Rogers as SVP, CMO
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General has named Tony Rogers as senior vice president, chief marketing officer. Rogers has served as chief marketing officer at Walmart and chief marketing officer at Signet Jewelers.
Rite Aid plans to shutter 12 more Michigan stores
Rite Aid plans to close 12 more Michigan stores, according to published reports citing a court filing earlier this week as the company seeks to exit federal bankruptcy protection. The document, filed Monday in U.S.
Hy-Vee awards $50,000 in grants to local minority- and women-owned businesses
Today, Hy-Vee, Inc. awarded $50,000 to minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at the Sioux Falls Convention Center in Sioux Falls.
Sally Beauty and Instacart to offer same-day delivery
Sally Beauty and Instacart have announced a partnership to offer same-day delivery. Customers can now select from over 7,000 products to be delivered in as fast as an hour.
Retail sales grew again in May according to Census data
Retail sales grew again in May according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau. “May’s retail sales give us a snapshot of a reasonably healthy consumer even though spending growth is fluctuating somewhat,” National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said.
Fiesta Mart opens first new store since 2015
Fiesta Mart plans to celebrate the grand opening of its newest store in the Dallas-Fort Worth area on June 26. The new 49,000 sq. ft. store, located at 724 W. Main St. in in Lewisville, Texas, is the chain’s first new store since 2015. Fiesta Mart — founded in 1972 — currently operates
Meijer LPGA Classic generates $2 million for Simply Give program
The 10th Meijer Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Classic for Simply Give has concluded. The event, held at Blythefield Country Club in Belmont, Mich., comprised four days of competitive golf. Lilia Vu was crowned the winner after a three-hole playoff.