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Federal court recognizes CRN’s ‘standing’ to sue

Federal court recognizes CRN’s ‘standing’ to sue

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announced today that a federal judge in New York State’s age restriction law case ruled that the association has standing to sue on behalf of its

Community pharmacists press for PBM reform

Community pharmacists press for PBM reform

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Hundreds of independent community pharmacists came to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on April 17 and 18, to participate in the National Community Pharmacists Association’s Congressional Pharmacy Fly-In. The fly-in is an annual event, and this year’s took place at a time

Ahold Delhaize Taps Lyda as Chief Legal Officer

Ahold Delhaize Taps Lyda as Chief Legal Officer

SALISBURY, N.C. — Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company of the grocery brands Food Lion, Giant Food, GIANT Co., Hannaford and Stop & Shop, has named Kim Lyda Chief Legal Officer. In this role, Lyda and her team will work closely Ahold Delhaize’s brands to

Kroger, Albertsons agree to divest more stores

Kroger, Albertsons agree to divest more stores

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. said Monday that they are planning to divest more stores in an effort to satisfy regulators and move their merger plans forward. The companies now intend to sell 579 stores under a revised deal with C&S Wholesale Grocers.

Publix honors associates for community service

Publix honors associates for community service

LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix honored six of its associates for their community involvement, recognizing them with the Mr. George Community Service Award for outstanding commitment to their communities during the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting. The company notes that Publix founder George Jenkins, affectionately known as

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RETAIL NEWS

Michaels lowers prices on thousands of items

IRVING, Texas — The arts & crafts specialty retailer Michaels has announced lower prices on over 5,000 items, offering its customers the opportunity to save on the products they buy most, the company said on Thursday. Lower prices are now in effect across such categories

Hy-Vee to acquire Strack & Van Til chain

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — Hy-Vee Inc. is in the process of acquiring the Strack & Van Til Food Market chain (also known as Indiana Grocery Group LLC), which has stores throughout Northwest Indiana, the company said on Wednesday. The acquisition will add 22 stores

Walmart teams with Jessica Simpson on apparel line

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is collaborating with celebrity Jessica Simpson’s apparel brand on a new collection of women’s clothing, swimwear and jewelry, including many items designed exclusively for Walmart. “I am so excited to partner with Walmart to bring our collection to a whole new

Census data shows retail sales gains in March

WASHINGTON – Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Monday shows that retail sales continued to increase in March as tax refunds and job growth put more money in shoppers’ pockets, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “March’s Census Bureau numbers confirm

Walgreens’ VillageMD names new president

CHICAGO — VillageMD announced that Jim Murray has joined the organization as its president & chief operating officer (COO) effective April 1. In this role, Murray will lead operations across the entire VillageMD enterprise, including for its three key business units, Village Medical, Summit Health

SUPPLIER NEWS

ECRM’s Return to In-Person Sessions an Unequivocal Success

SOLON, Ohio — In the first quarter of this year alone, retail and foodservice buyers have sat through 34,342 product pitches during meetings with suppliers at ECRM’s category-specific Sessions, and the company is on track to host 100,000 of these meetings by year-end. At a

Nominations open for Self-Care Marketing Awards

WASHINGTON – The Health In Hand Foundation is now accepting nominations for its 2024 U.S. Self-Care Marketing Awards. Winners will be announced at the ninth annual Health In Hand Foundation Gala on Nov. 13 at The Bellevue Hotel in Philadelphia. At this year’s Gala, the

CRN adopts new guidelines for melatonin

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, proudly announces the adoption of two sets of new voluntary guidelines: one focused on the formulation, labeling, and packaging of melatonin-containing dietary supplements marketed for sleep

Self-care industry represented at Capitol Hill briefing

WASHINGTON – Representatives from the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, Haleon, Kenvue, and Bayer participated in a discussion this week hosted by U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (OH-05) to provide an analysis of the over-the-counter (OTC) Monograph Drug User Fee Program (OMUFA), how

Kentucky expands access to OTC medications with PSE

WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) released the below statement today following the adoption of Kentucky House Bill 386 into law, legislation that will eliminate the state’s annual purchase limit for common over-the-counter (OTC) cold and allergy medications containing the ingredient pseudoephedrine (PSE), which