Food Lion Feeds awards more than $675,000 in grants
The Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation has awarded more than $675,000 in grants to over 250 nonprofit agencies and community feeding partners across Food Lion’s 10-state footprint.
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Dollar General’s first quarter results top forecasts
Dollar General Corp. cited an increase in customer traffic and market share gains in posting financial results for its first quarter that surpassed analysts’ forecasts. Net sales for the 13 weeks to May 3 increased 6.1% to $9.9 billion. Same-store sales were up 2.
NACDS engages in Food as Medicine Strategy Summit
NACDS participated on May 30 in a panel discussion hosted by thINc360 – The Healthcare Innovation Congress, which focused on how pharmacies and other healthcare stakeholders can help broaden the impact of food is medicine programs through technology, partnerships, and evidence-based interventions.
Kroger Health to host Nourishing Change Conference
Kroger Health has announced the dates for its Nourishing Change Conference, a groundbreaking event this summer that will explore the transformative power of nutrition, consumer product goods, technology, retail, and other health interventions that can improve the well-being of individuals and commun
Dollar Tree acquires rights to 99 Cents Only Stores
Dollar Tree Inc. today said it has acquired the designation rights to 170 leases of 99 Cents Only Stores in four states: Arizona, California, Nevada and Texas.
Walgreens introduces summer of savings
Walgreens has introduced more opportunities for consumers to save throughout the season and beyond. The company also plans to introduce a series of promotional campaigns, including the return of Walgreens popular myW Days in mid-July.
Walmart supports Arkansas community following storms
Walmart, in partnership with the Walmart Foundation, is taking steps to aid its hometown following severe storms and tornadoes that left many across Northwest Arkansas with damage to their homes and without electricity.
Meijer to open first grocery format store in Indiana
Meijer will open its new 90,000-square-foot grocery format store on July 11 at the Promenade of Noblesville, Ind., the retailer said on Tuesday. This is Meijer’s first grocery format store in Indiana, where it will complement the retailer’s 42 supercenters in the state.
Kroger expands own brand pet food line
Kroger Co. is expanding its own brand pet food offerings in celebration of National Pet Month, adding new products to its Abound product line and updating the packaging.
Walgreens to host community health fair in Puerto Rico
As a trusted health and wellness destination in Puerto Rico, Walgreens is bringing the community together in San Juan by launching its first community health fair, “Walgreens en tu Comunidad,” to offer health-related education, screenings and vaccinations.
Rite Aid said to be nearing post-bankruptcy financing deal
Pharmacy chain Rite Aid is close to reaching a deal on a post-bankruptcy financing package, with a group of lenders preparing to provide interim financing while the company remains in Chapter 11, attorneys reported on Friday.
CVS seeks investor for new Oak Street clinics
CVS Health is seeking a private equity partner to fund growth at Oak Street Health, a primary care provider the chain purchased a year ago, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. CVS has been working with financial advisers to help find capital to back new clinics that will be opened by Oak Street,
Walmart+ adds pet telehealth benefit with Pawp
Walmart+ is teaming up with Pawp to introduce a new telehealth benefit to its pet-owning members. Starting later this year, Walmart+ members will have 24/7 virtual access to Pawp’s team of veterinary professionals, providing unparalleled convenience and peace of mind.
WBA sells shares of Cencora for $400 million
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) said today that it has sold about $400 million worth of shares in Cencora, reducing its stake in the drug wholesaler formerly known as AmerisourceBergen.
Ahold Delhaize partners with food banking network
Ahold Delhaize is entering a sponsorship with the Global FoodBanking Network (GFN), an international non-profit organization dedicated to hunger relief while reducing food loss and waste.
UNFI launches retail media network
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – United Natural Foods Inc. is launching a first-of-its-kind Retail Media Network for independent and regional grocery retailers across the United States. The UNFI Media Network (UMN) is powered by Swiftly, a leading provider of innovative retail technology, tools, and solutions.