June 2, 2022 by MMR
at-Home Solutions business, Cardinal Health
Leading Headlines, Retail News
DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health plans to open a new distribution center in the Columbus, Ohio, area as part of a multi-year warehouse modernization and growth plan, the company said Thursday. The new distribution center will support the company’s at-Home Solutions business, a market-leading medical supplies provider and specialized business focused on providing comfortable care in
June 2, 2022 by MMR
Blue Apron, Walmart
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NEW YORK — Blue Apron on Wednesday began offering a selection of its meal kits on Walmart.com, allowing consumers to try the kits without a subscription. The company says it is the first and only meal-kit provider on the Walmart Marketplace platform, which serves millions of monthly active shoppers. “Through our work with Walmart.com Marketplace,
June 1, 2022 by MMR
Albertsons Cos., PowerReviews
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CHICAGO — Consumer-generated product ratings and reviews, enabled by PowerReviews, are now live on Albertsons Cos.’ websites. For the first time, shoppers can browse and interact with authentic product ratings and reviews on 11 of Albertsons Cos.’ retail websites, including Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco and Shaw’s. PowerReviews is providing ratings and reviews technology and services to Albertsons Cos.,
June 1, 2022 by MMR
Food Lion, Food Lion Feeds, Summers Without Hunger campaign
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SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion Feeds’ is launching its third annual ‘Summers Without Hunger’ campaign, which aims to address the fact that many children who depend on school-provided meals for much of the year lack access to them during the summer. Noting that nearly 22 million children count on school-provided meals but less than 17%
June 1, 2022 by MMR
CMPP, Costco Members Prescription Program, Nerivio, Theranica
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Supplier News
MONTCLAIR, N.J. — Theranica, a prescribed digital therapeutics company developing advanced electroceuticals for migraine and other pain conditions, announced Wednesday that the Costco Members Prescription Program (CMPP) is now offering Theranica’s FDA-cleared flagship product Nerivio at an exclusive rate to Costco Members, marking the first time a migraine treatment device is offered to CMPP members. Nerivio is
June 1, 2022 by MMR
Inflation, National Retail Federation, NRF chief economist Jack Kleinhenz
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Money, Retail News
WASHINGTON — A major economic setback seems unlikely despite the “tricky job” the Federal Reserve faces in getting inflation under control, National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said Wednesday. “With changes underway that focus on taming inflation without splintering the economy, the nation’s economic system is in the process of being rebalanced in ways
June 1, 2022 by MMR
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, cystic fibrosis, UC/Crohn’s disease, Walgreens
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ORLANDO, Fla. — AllianceRx Walgreens Prime and Walgreens recently announced results from separate research studies exploring the impact of adherence on hospitalizations and medical costs as they related to cystic fibrosis (CF) and ulcerative colitis (UC)/Crohn’s disease, respectively. Researchers wanted to better understand the effect of adherence on patient outcomes and well-being. Findings from both
May 31, 2022 by MMR
Andrew Newkirk, appointments, Charlotte Hutchins, Craig Marsh, Dollar General, Jackie Li, Kimberly Huffman, Mary Beth Hawthorne, Matt Lucas, Matthew Simonsen, Monty Williams, Rebecca Powers, Tyler Hickman
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, People, Retail News
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General has promoted a number of executives across various corporate functions, in a move the company says reflects its culture of employee growth and development, as well as its prioritization of leadership diversity. In all the company announced 11 appointments, including promotions from within its own teams and appointments of executives
May 31, 2022 by MMR
Homeward, Rite Aid
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SAN FRANCISCO — Homeward has announced a strategic partnership with Rite Aid to provide access to comprehensive care for those living in rural areas across the U.S. Pharmacists are among the most trusted members of a local community – especially for the more than 50 percent of Americans living with a chronic condition. Rite Aid
May 31, 2022 by MMR
“The 2022 Ultimate Pricing & Promotion Inflation Guide for CPG Marketers”, Catalina
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— As the world grapples with high inflation rates and supply chain disruptions fueled by the pandemic, triggering rapidly rising prices for many consumer packaged Goods (CPG) brands, shopper intelligence leader Catalina has released “The 2022 Ultimate Pricing & Promotion Inflation Guide for CPG Marketers” to help navigate current economic challenges. Per the Guide, brand
May 27, 2022 by MMR
Hy-Vee, Texas, Uvalde
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee has donated $100,000 to the victims’ families and others who were impacted by the tragedy at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and is encouraging additional donations be made by those who want to show their support to the Uvalde community. The funds were donated to the Spirit of Giving
May 27, 2022 by MMR
Costco, third quarter
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ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. reported that net sales for the company’s third quarter totaled $51.61 billion, a 16.3% increase over the $44.38 billion reported for the comparable period last year. Net sales for the year-to-date period ending May 8 increased 16.4%, to $151.97 billion, from $130.61 billion last year. Comparable sales for the