Publix names Katie Scanlon new vice president of pharmacy
Scanlon is a recipient of the 2023 President’s Award, one of the company’s most prestigious awards.
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Marcus Lemonis named CEO of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.
Executive unveils plans to broaden the 'beyond' component of the company’s name.
December retail sales surge caps strong 2025 holiday season
NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said consumers continued to prioritize holiday spending despite ongoing cost pressures.
ALDI U.S. to open 180 new stores in 2026
As demand surges during its 50th year in the U.S., ALDI is accelerating growth into new markets while modernizing the shopping experience through a redesigned website
Kroger expands generative AI efforts with Google Cloud to boost personalization
Retailer will use Google Cloud new agentic platform, Gemini Enterprise for customer experience, to simplify and transform how customers shop and eat
Walmart and Google announce an agentic AI e-commerce integration at NRF's "Big Show"
“For us, agentic AI is an exciting unlock," Walmart's Furner said. "This is really significant just as search was for e-commerce a few years ago.”
NRF: Tariff uncertainty weighs on early-2026 imports
January imports are forecast at 2.11 million TEU, up from last month but down 5.3% from last year.
Kroger sells Vitacost as portfolio review continues
Kroger stated that the divestiture is part of a broader review of non-core assets
Amazon Pharmacy broadens Wegovy pill access via insurance and cash option
Eligible customers with commercial insurance may pay as little as $25 for a one-month supply.
Walmart launches Better Care Services and lowers prices on wellness essentials
Better Care Services connects customers to a curated network of third-party urgent care and behavioral health providers.
Retail labor pullback intensifies ahead of 2026
Entering 2026, indicators suggest the labor market remains fragile.
Shishir Mehrotra joins Walmart board of directors
Mehrotra is a technology veteran with over 25 years of experience and a track record of building category-defining platforms.
Jim Perkins named president and CEO of The Save Mart Companies
Perkins takes over the chief executive role from Shane Sampson, who is retiring after leading the company since 2022
Giant Eagle pharmacies now offering RxSmartSaver from GoodRx
Program offers Giant Eagle customers instant access to meaningful savings on brand medications.
Sam’s Club rolls out pharmacist-led support as oral GLP-1 option launches
Sam’s Club pharmacies have been ranked No. 1 in customer satisfaction among mass merchandiser pharmacies by J.D. Power for 10 consecutive years.
Flu reaches highest level in the U.S. in quite some time
“This flu season is exceptionally active,” says Anita Patel, vice president of Pharmacy Services Development at Walgreens.