In the latest installment in our Video Forum series, Randy Edeker, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Hy-Vee Inc., talks about the food/drug combination store operator’s response to the unprecedented challenges of recent months, the need to take care of customers and staffers, and retailing in an omnichannel world.
PALM BEACH, Fla. — In his first remarks as chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Martin Otto outlined the challenges facing the American health care system, which is characterized by higher costs and poorer outcomes than those of many other developed countries. “There are a lot of structural issues in the health
NEW YORK — Joseph Papa has resigned as chairman and chief executive officer of Perrigo Co. plc to join Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. as chairman and CEO. Valeant said Monday that Papa, 60, is slated to start at the company by early May. Papa will succeed J. Michael Pearson, who is expected to remain as
CINCINNATI – Kroger Co. has agreed to buy 151-store Roundy’s Inc. for some $800 million, including debt. Kroger will purchase all outstanding shares of Roundy’s for $3.60 per share, a premium of about 65% to its closing price on November 10. The deal, which is expected to close by year-end, was unanimously approved by the