BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart Health’s MeMD subsidiary on Thursday launched the Walmart Virtual Care Diabetes Program for patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, with the aim of helping companies and institutions support their employees with the condition. Available as a standalone service or as part of a comprehensive medical and behavioral telehealth program,
SEATTLE — Amazon.com Inc. recorded net sales of $116.4 billion in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, an increase of 7% versus the prior-year period. But that gain is the company’s smallest in years and compares to a 44% increase in last year’s first quarter. The company also had a net loss of $3.8 billion in
CINCINNATI — This May during National Pet Month, Bounty Paper Towels is picking up pet adoption fees for new pet owners at Best Friends Animal Society Lifesaving Centers across the U.S. The animal welfare organization’s lifesaving centers provide the love, care and medical treatment for animals in need of a forever home. For every pet Bounty
CHICAGO — IRI is partnering with TikTok to deliver custom marketing and media mix effectiveness insights to consumer retailers and manufacturers that advertise on the platform. Through this partnership, IRI will incorporate TikTok’s aggregated, privacy-centric advertising reports into its marketing effectiveness solution, IRI Marketing Mix. Optimized specifically for marketing mix models, the reports will help provide retail
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix is launching a 15-minute delivery service in Miami powered by Instacart’s nano-fulfillment solution, Carrot Warehouses. The service, which debuted on Thursday and will roll out over the coming weeks, will allow customers in Miami’s Brickell, Coral Gables and Wynwood neighborhoods to have a wide range of fresh produce, pantry staples, household goods and
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance and VillageMD plan to open more than 10 new Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practices in Massachusetts by the beginning of 2023, the companies said Thursday. The first location is expected to open this May in Quincy followed by locations across the state including locations in the Boston
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Newly elected NACDS Chair Brian Nightengale addressed retailers and suppliers Tuesday morning, detailing the challenges and opportunities ahead for the industry, and arguing that NACDS is well positioned to be a catalyst for “a new and transformative era for pharmacy.” Nightengale, who oversees Good Neighbor Pharmacy, a network of over 4300
LAKE GROVE, N.Y. — Wegmans Food Markets will be bringing its one-stop shopping experience to Lake Grove, N.Y. with the announcement of its first location on Long Island on Monday. This 100,000-square-foot store will be located in the DSW plaza at the corner of Middle County Road and Moriches Road. Wegmans has entered into an
ITHACA, N.Y. – Cornell University is introducing a five-day “immersion program” to help retail-industry leaders burnish their omnichannel qualifications. The Ivy League school said its Omnichannel Leadership Immersion Program was developed “to empower and train leaders to build high-performing, seamless customer journeys.” Cornell said that to launch the program it joined forces with industry executives
STAMFORD, Conn. — Cantu has unveiled its new brand identity designed in partnership with its community of ‘curlfriends’ to differentiate one of the world’s leading textured hair care brands on shelf and screen. Cantu’s new look. Cantu reached out to consumers and asked them what they wanted to see reflected in its new imagery, typography, structure
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer announced Monday the return of its Lift Local Supplier Event, giving local businesses across the retailer’s six-state footprint the opportunity to virtually showcase their offerings to Meijer buyers and procurement teams. Meijer announced the return of its Lift Local Supplier Event, giving local businesses across the retailer’s six-state footprint the opportunity
PALM BEACH, Fla. – During the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting, NACDS elected new officers, two new executive committee members and three newly elected board of directors members for the coming year. Additionally, NACDS re-elected nine board of directors members whose terms were set to expire. Brian Nightengale, president, Good Neighbor Pharmacy, will