BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. said Wednesday that its customers can now use their supplemental health benefits, including pre-paid cards funded by Medicare Advantage plans, to buy over-the-counter medications and fresh produce in the company’s stores. “We are committed to offering solutions that deliver access to healthy produce and meals, reduce food insecurity and provide
SILVER SPRING, Md. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized on Tuesday a second booster dose of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for older people and certain immunocompromised individuals. The FDA previously authorized a single booster dose for certain immunocompromised individuals following completion of a three-dose primary vaccination series. This action will
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer announced on Tuesday that it will host its first Sustainability Supplier Summit, giving vendors nationwide the opportunity to showcase their sustainable products – from food to pets to home goods – for Meijer merchants to consider offering on shelves. The event will be held virtually June 20-23 and comes on the heels of
CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble’s Crest brand has launched Crest Densify, a premium toothpaste that actively rebuilds tooth density by re-mineralizing enamel, the company said. Crest Densify uses a new premium formula to offer a defense against early tooth decay and features stannous fluoride, the same active ingredient in many other Crest products . The
NEW YORK — CoverGirl has named Grammy-nominated and multiple ACM and CMA Award-winning artist Kelsea Ballerini as its newest CoverGirl. The multiplatinum songwriter and producer has emerged as one of the most acclaimed and talked-about artists in country music, and she is best known for her seven No. 1 songs at Country Radio, the company
ARLINGTON, Va. – FMI, the Food Industry Association, presented its annual Executive Leadership Awards on Tuesday, honoring Neal Berube, Jonathan Mayes, Steve Cahillane, Mike Stone, Todd Schnuck and Norman Mayne. Throughout the past year, these six executives displayed masterful leadership in overcoming challenges of the rapidly evolving food industry, FMI said. The 2022 awards were
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health and Fresno Housing have collaborated to build new affordable housing in Fresno, Calif. Through Red Stone Equity Partners, CVS Health will invest an estimated $18.4 million into the Arthur @ Blackstone, a new Fresno Housing development planning to break ground this spring. Twenty of the units at the Arthur @ Blackstone will be reserved
AKRON, Ohio — As part of its latest innovations for consumers, the Purell brand is launching Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Naturals Foam and Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer 2in1 Moisturizing Foam, the brand said Tuesday. Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Naturals Foam is formulated with plant-based ethanol with 91% biobased content. This product has a USDA Certified
MODESTO, Calif. — The Save Mart Cos. announced on Monday that it has been acquired by the private equity firm Kingswood Capital Management LP. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Save Mart operates about 200 stores under the Save Mart, Lucky California, and FoodMaxx banners. In addition to its retail operation, the company also
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee Inc. on Monday released details about its planned expansion into Tennessee, revealing that its first store in the state will be located in the city of Spring Hill. Located in central Tennessee, the city is approximately 35 miles south of Nashville in Williamson and Maury counties. Hy-Vee says it
WASHINGTON – Eighty percent of Americans plan to celebrate Easter this year and will collectively spend $20.8 billion to mark the holiday, according to a survey released Monday by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. That projected figure is down slightly from last year’s forecast of $21.6 billion. “Consumers are eager to
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Lori Flees has left her position as senior vice president and chief operating officer of Walmart Health & Wellness. She announced her departure from Walmart in a post on her LinkedIn page on Friday. Lori Flees “Thank you to all the associates I had the opportunity to meet and serve – you