PHILADELPHIA — Beginning Monday, people with Medicare Part B can visit any Rite Aid location and receive up to eight over-the-counter COVID-19 tests every month at no cost. Heyward Donigan As part of the Medicare COVID-19 Over-the-Counter Test Initiative, people covered by Medicare Part B can bring their red, white, and blue Medicare card to any
WESTBOROUGH, Mass. — BJ’s Wholesale Club is set to open a new club in the Pittsburgh, Pa., market on Friday. The opening of the unit in Ross Township, Pa., will bring the retailer’s total number of U.S. locations to 227, including 19 clubs in Pennsylvania and two in Pittsburgh. The new club is located at
CINCINNATI — Kroger Health has funded the University of Cincinnati to execute an independent clinical research study to learn how retailers, like Kroger, serve as an important health care destination by leveraging food and nutrition education to support the health and wellbeing of shoppers. The study, Supermarket and Web-based Intervention targeting Nutrition (SuperWIN), was a groundbreaking, randomized controlled trial aimed at
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Total video – which encompasses everything from linear TV to data-driven addressable TV to streaming video – is evolving into the next generation of TV. It’s where consumers are going and where brands need to be, per The CMO Club’s latest CMO Solution Guide produced in thought leadership with shopper intelligence leader Catalina.
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix said Monday that its board of directors has approved a 5-for-1 stock split and an increase in the number of authorized shares of its common stock from 1 billion to 4 billion shares. The company’s board also declared a quarterly dividend on its common stock. Under the revised Florida Business Corporation
NEW YORK — Target opened a store in New York City’s Time Square area on Sunday. “We’re excited to bring the joy of Target to new guests and help them discover a unique shopping experience tailored to the needs of our community in the heart of New York City,” said Dan Rivera, Store Director of the
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Friday the release of its annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report Healthy 2030 detailing how the company is helping create a healthier and more sustainable world. Karen Lynch “In 2021 we made significant progress towards our Healthy 2030 goals, with a particular focus on addressing health equity and protecting the environment,”
WARREN, N.J. — GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) announced Friday the appointment of Rachel Marler as the new Chief Customer Officer, US. In her role, Marler will lead GSK Consumer Health’s customer engagement efforts to build strong, trusting retailer partnerships and deliver compelling category and shopper healthcare experiences across the customer channels. She is a U.S. leadership team
WASHINGTON – Top challenges have shifted from COVID-19 to inflation and the war in Ukraine, but the U.S. economy will continue to face uncertainties in the year ahead, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said Friday. “While the public health situation has greatly improved, the impact of the pandemic continues to spread,” Kleinhenz said.
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Throughout the month of April, Hy-Vee’s registered dietitians will host events focused on blood sugar management and overall health. Events will include virtual freezer meal workshops and free virtual on-demand and live diabetes health store tours. Hy-Vee registered dietitians will also provide 1,000 free A1C screenings at select stores throughout the
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Increased demand for COVID-19 tests and vaccines helped lift Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.’s second quarter results above Wall Street’s projections, as the omicron variant peaked during the period. WBA reported adjusted earnings of $1.59 per share in the three months ended Feb. 28. Revenue rose 3% to $33.76 billion. Analysts’ consensus estimates
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid will begin administering a second booster of the mRNA Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for eligible individuals, following approval by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the company said Wednesday. Individuals aged 50 and older and certain immunocompromised individuals aged 12 and older