MONTCLAIR, N.J. — Hello Products is introducing four toothpastes, some infused with farm-to-tube mint flavor — Antiplaque + Whitening Fluoride-Free, Naturally Whitening Fluoride, Activated Charcoal Epic Whitening Fluoride and a new Kids Natural Wild Strawberry Fluoride Toothpaste, which is being added to the children’s lineup. “We’re fired-up to deliver a whole range of naturally friendly
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Sears Holdings Corp., the corporate parent of two storied firms that once ranked as the nation’s two largest retailers, announced Monday morning that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The company’s reorganization plan calls for the closure of 142 additional Sears and Kmart stores, in addition to the previously announced
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance posted mixed fourth quarter results, as earnings beat expectations but sales fell short of projections. Adjusted net earnings for the quarter ended August 31 rose 4.5% to $1.4 billion, up 4.5% on a constant currency basis, from a year ago. Adjusted earnings per share were $1.48, up 13% on
CHELMSFORD, England — The Vintage Cosmetic Co. is introducing three makeup headbands into Wegmans Food Markets Inc. stores — the Olive Make-up Headband, the Ava Make-up Headband and the Dotty Make-up Headband. The vintage-inspired headbands will be available for purchase at Wegmans stores at the end of October. The U.K.-based company is best known for
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart Inc. has shuffled some senior managers in its U.S. division, according to published reports. The moves will bring new leadership to the retailer’s food and e-commerce operations. Steve Breen will move from e-commerce to the stores team as senior vice president of central merchandising, the Arkansas news web site Talk Business
WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice gave preliminary approval Wednesday for CVS Health’s acquisition of Aetna Corp., which the two companies say will remake health care. The path to the $69 billion merger was cleared last month when Aetna agreed to sell its Medicare Part D drug plan business to WellCare Health Plans. Antitrust regulators
SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion has completed a $91.7 million investment in the Roanoke, Va., market on Wednesday. The infusion of capital included the remodeling of its 63 stores in the area, the hiring nearly 2,000 additional associates to better serve customers, and the donation of two mobile food trucks to area food banks. “Roanoke
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. is rolling out Home Chef meal kits to select stores. It also plans to is launch a new quick-cook meal kit called Home Chef Express that promises to be ready to eat in about 15 minutes. “We are excited to introduce Home Chef’s new retail meal kits to our store customers,” Kroger
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. is taking aim at budget shoppers with a new bargain brand called Smartly, which will mostly feature household products priced at $2 or less. The owned brand line will initially comprise more than 70 items, including hand soap, paper plates, household cleaners and razors. Prices will range from 59 cents to
NEW YORK — Colgate-Palmolive Co. has enlisted actress Debra Messing to talk about her tried-and-true beauty products, including the company’s Optic White brand. “I’m so happy with where I am in my life, and it’s more important than ever for me to continue to take care of my health — from the food I put into
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. reported fourth quarter results that beat analysts’ expectations. Same-store sales for the 16-week quarter ended September 2 were up 10.8% in the United States and 9.5% for the company as a whole, compared to the same quarter last year. When the impacts of gasoline prices and foreign exchange rates
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens and online beauty retailer Birchbox are teaming up to build Birchbox retail experiences within select Walgreens stores. The multi-channel offering will bring prestige beauty brands into Walgreens stores and allow customers to discover and shop for new brands in an interactive and accessible way, and will include a curated Birchbox shop on Walgreens digital properties. As