ST. LOUIS — The discount grocery retailer Save A Lot has appointed Trey Johnson as its new chief merchandising officer. He will report directly to chief executive officer Leon Bergmann. Johnson brings more than 30 years of experience to his new role, working with prominent brands and organizations including Albertsons, Big Lots, Family Dollar, Jewel
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. reported net sales and other revenue of $17.4 billion for the fourth quarter, up from $15.8 billion during the comparable 12-week period last year. The increase was driven by the company’s 7.5% increase in identical sales and higher fuel sales, with retail price inflation contributing to the identical sales increase.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has named John Rainey executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO), effective June 6. Rainey will succeed Brett Biggs, who announced last year that he planned to step down after 22 years with Walmart. Biggs will support the transition to Rainey over the coming months, remaining in the CFO role
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens announced Monday it is broadening its effort to address theft and organized retail crime across more than 2,200 stores nationwide in partnership with ALTO US, a provider of innovative loss prevention and tech-enabled security services. Since 2019, Walgreens has used ALTO US’ Alliance solution across approximately 500 stores. ALTO Alliance puts
NEW YORK – CVS Health announced on Monday that it has accelerated progress toward its commitment to selling 100% cage-free eggs and egg products, which will now happen by year-end 2022. The company had initially pledged to be cage-free across its 9900 retail locations by 2025. The new commitment accelerates the timeline by three years,
NEW YORK — Alvarez and Marsal’s Consumer and Retail Group (CRG) released on Monday the findings from its latest bi- annual Consumer Sentiment Report. Based on a survey of over 1,500 U.S. consumers conducted in February and March 2022 the study was done to understand how their sense of optimism, their desire to shop, what
NEW YORK — Pfizer announced Monday that former CVS executive David Denton will join the company as chief financial officer (CFO) and executive vice president effective May 2. Denton will be a member of Pfizer’s Executive Leadership Team reporting to chairman and chief executive officer, Albert Bourla. He joins Pfizer from Lowe’s Companies where he
2021 Meijer Legacy Award Winners; Top Row Left to Right: Kevin Hurn, Angel Cuevas, David Le, Carla Hendon. Bottom Row Left to Right: Melissa Tinkham, Robert Ostroff, Kelvin McGill, Jeffrey Marentette. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer announced the winners of its 2021 Legacy Awards, recognizing eight individuals across the Midwest for their impact on their teams,
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. reported net sales of $21.61 billion for the retail month of March, an increase of 18.7% over the $18.21 billion posted in the corresponding period last year. Comparable sales for the period (the five weeks ended April 3) increased 19.1% for the company’s U.S. operations, or 12.7% when adjusted
Blue Shield and Walgreens are establishing Health Corners, where clients can receive in-store, hands-on blood pressure screenings, HBA1C monitoring, and/or remote scheduling for mammograms or blood pressure screenings. DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Health and Blue Shield of California announced on Wednesday that they are expanding access to in-person and virtual care options through the launch
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. – Spring has sprung for Nature’s Truth with the launch of several new gummy vitamins for this leading manufacturer of high-quality wellness products. As the fastest growing gummy broadline brand, Nature’s Truth continues to pioneer innovation with its latest new gummy offerings. “Our primary focus when developing our gummy supplements is on taste,
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart on Tuesday opened its first Walmart Health Center in Florida. The new center, located adjacent to a Supercenter at 7075 Collins Road in Jacksonville, is the first of five Walmart Health Centers set to open in the next two weeks in the Jacksonville, Orlando and Tampa areas. “Two years after the