BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. has announced a deal that will allow customers to use their health benefit cards to buy food and health and wellness items at its stores. The retailer said Friday that it has partnered with the global financial services technology firm FIS, which represents supplemental health benefits administrators (including Fresh Connect,
BOSTON — Venus is launching its first-ever dermaplaning skincare regimen, complete with a trio of products for an easy three-step dermaplaning routine. The dermatologically approved Venus for Facial Hair & Skin Care Collection offers a cleansing primer, a dermaplaning razor, and a hydrating serum that are designed to work in perfect harmony for instantly glowing
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. has updated the packaging of its O Organics brand, and is celebrating the private label line’s new look with a campaign designating April as Organic Breakfast Month and encouraging customers to share their favorite breakfast routine on social media using #WakeUpOrganic. Albertsons aims to position O Organics as the go-to
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Wednesday that it has completed its acquisition of Signify Health. Signify Health is a leading technology and services company, focused on provider enablement and bringing clinicians into the home to identify chronic conditions, close gaps in care, and address social determinants of health. Signify has a network of
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General is rolling out new store layouts with reimagined layouts in the beauty, skin and hair care departments. Branded as “Beauty Reinvention” within the company, the new will bring simpler, easy-to-navigate beauty and personal care aisles with expanded product offerings to approximately 300 stores this fiscal year. “We have been purposeful
ARLINGTON, Va. – NACDS announced Tuesday that Eric Traupe, former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) assistant director and national intelligence leader, will speak at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Chain Members and NACDS Political Action Committee (NACDS-PAC) Breakfast during the 2023 NACDS Annual Meeting, to be held April 22-25 in Palm Beach, Fla.
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance’s second quarter sales and earnings topped Wall Street’s forecast, even as its net profit slid more than 20%. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.16 on revenue of $34.9 billion (up 3.3%). Analysts had estimated adjusted EPS of $1.10 on revenue of $33.5 billion. WBA’s net profit
WASHINGTON —The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, will hold its premier event for marketing and communications professionals in the wellness space—“WellComms: Ignite!”—on May 4 and 5 in Washington, D.C. This year’s event will provide attendees with insights and best practices on several emerging
SAN FRANCISCO — Instacart has introduced new digital marketing tools designed to help retailers create more affordable, personalized experiences for their customers and build brand loyalty, the company said on Monday. Retailers of all sizes can leverage Instacart Marketing Solutions to create marketing campaigns that help increase sales by engaging customers through tailored promotions, including
KEASBEY, N.J. – Wakefern Food Corp., the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative with member companies that own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market banners, announced that Mike Stigers will assume the role of president, effective June 1. Following an extensive national search, Mike Stigers will
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General has expanded into Mexico with the opening of its first Mi Súper Dollar General store earlier this month in Escobedo, Nuevo León. “The opening of the first Mi Súper Dollar General store in Mexico highlights our teams’ strong dedication to serving more communities with access to affordable everyday essentials,” Dollar
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Andre Persaud, chief retail officer at Rite Aid Corp., left the company earlier this month. Rite Aid provided no details on Persaud’s departure, saying, “We appreciate his years of service to Rite Aid and wish him the best in his next endeavor.” Bill Miller, senior vice president of central retail operations,