July 18, 2022 by Jeffrey Woldt
AmerisourceBergen, DEI, diversity, equity, inclusion, Lamont Robinson, minority owned, Veteran Owned, women-owned
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In this week’s Video Forum, Lamont Robinson, director of supply diversity at AmerisourceBergen, discusses the origins of diversity, equity and inclusion programs and the company’s commitment to leadership in the field. He also addresses the benefits that veteran-owned, women-owned, minority-owned and other diverse businesses derive from AmerisourceBergen’s DEI efforts and his passion for his work.
July 11, 2022 by Jeffrey Woldt
Emilia-Romagna, Jeffrey Woldt, Joe Bivona, local grocers
2022, Issue 07-11-2022, Issues, Opinion
How viable is it to sell premium specialty food, a process that requires a high level of knowledge and expertise, in the mass market? That conundrum was recently tackled by a small group of grocers from the northeastern U.S. and suppliers and officials representing the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, an area known for prosciutto, Parmigiano
July 5, 2022 by Jeffrey Woldt
Chain Drug Review/MMR Video Forum, Nicholas Hall, Nicholas Hall Group of Companies, Video Forum
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In the second of two installments, Nicholas Hall, chairman and CEO of the Nicholas Hall Group of Companies, tells this week’s Video Forum about the coming reconfiguration of the self-care sector. He also addresses some of the challenges stemming from the large assortments carried by chains in the U.S.; prospects for over-the-counter health care devices
June 27, 2022 by Jeffrey Woldt
Chain Drug Review/MMR Video Forum, Nicholas Hall, Nicholas Hall Group of Companies, self-care, Video Forum
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Nicholas Hall, chairman and CEO of the Nicholas Hall Group of Companies, tells this week’s Video Forum about how the self-care category performed during the COVID pandemic and assesses its prospects now that a new normal is beginning to emerge. In the first installment of a two-part interview, Hall also discusses Americans’ embrace of self-care,
June 20, 2022 by Jeffrey Woldt
annual celebration for associates, Walmart
2022, Issue 06-20-2022, Issues, Retail News
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — For the first time in three years, Walmart staged a full-fledged version of its annual celebration for associates, and the event did not disappoint. Thousands of employees from around the world descended on northwest Arkansas for a week of activities, culminating in a gathering at the Bud Walton Arena. The vociferous crowd
June 20, 2022 by Jeffrey Woldt
health and wellness, Jeffrey Woldt, sam walton, Walmart
2022, Issue 06-20-2022, Issues, Opinion
Sam Walton started what would become the world’s largest company by focusing on small towns where consumers lacked access to a broad range of quality merchandise at low prices. Now, six decades later, Walmart is following his playbook as it looks to expand its reach in health and wellness. The company, in conjunction with Medscape,
June 13, 2022 by Jeffrey Woldt
Chain Drug Review/MMR Video Forum, CVS Health, Musab Balbale, Video Forum
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In the second installment of a two-part interview, Musab Balbale talks about the strength of the team at CVS Health that is deploying digital tools to enhance the customer journey. He also discusses the company’s ExtraCare loyalty program and the drive to personalize product and service offerings; how CVS’ current store rationalization initiative will impact
June 6, 2022 by Jeffrey Woldt
Chain Drug Review/MMR Video Forum, CVS Health, Musab Balbale, Video Forum
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Musab Balbale, senior vice president and chief merchant at CVS Health, tells this week’s Video Forum about efforts to build on the momentum the retailer developed during the COVID pandemic and further strengthen customer relationships. He also discusses how the company’s identity as a health care provider impacts the front-end business, the advantages of maintaining
May 23, 2022 by Jeffrey Woldt
Ahold Delhaize, Ahold Delhaize chief financial officer Natalie Knight, Chain Drug Review/MMR Video Forum, Natalie Knight, Video Forum
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Natalie Knight, chief financial officer of Ahold Delhaize, tells this week’s Video Forum what lies behind the supermarket operator’s solid first quarter results and continued market share gains. In addition, she discusses the progress Ahold Delhaize has made in implementing its long-term strategic plan, despite ongoing turmoil in the marketplace; challenges for consumers and businesses
May 23, 2022 by Jeffrey Woldt
ACA, Jeffrey Woldt, pharmacies
2022, Issue 05-23-2022, Issues
Last month, the 12th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act was celebrated at a White House ceremony. With former President Barack Obama in attendance, Joe Biden, who currently holds that office, signed a proposed rule designed to fix the so-called family glitch, a provision that prevents several million people from obtaining health care subsidies under
May 9, 2022 by Jeffrey Woldt
Chain Drug Review/MMR Video Forum, GNC, Karlyn Mattson, Video Forum
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Karlyn Mattson, chief merchandising officer at GNC, tells this week’s Video Forum about the specialty retailer’s commitment to keeping pace with the changing needs of health and wellness consumers. She talks about how her varied retail experience informs her approach to the nutritional supplements category, the company’s dedication to science-based innovation, and the need to
April 25, 2022 by Jeffrey Woldt
Brian Nightengale, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, NACDS, National Association of Chain Drug Stores
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Brian Nightengale, the incoming chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and head of AmerisourceBergen’s Good Neighbor Pharmacy network, tells this week’s Video Forum about how he views NACDS’ role in the industry and outlines his priorities for the association. Securing relief from burdensome DIR fees, expanding the scope of pharmacy practice, and