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Target enhances pickup options for holidays

Target enhances pickup options for holidays

MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has added new features to its same-day pickup and delivery services in a bid to make holiday shopping more convenient for its customers. “Our guests love the convenience of our same-day services, and we’ve seen tremendous growth in these offerings over the past year, driven by continued investments in our amazing

Wakefern marks 75th anniversary at annual meeting

Wakefern marks 75th anniversary at annual meeting

KEASBEY, N.J. – Wakefern Food Corp. marked its 75th anniversary during its Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 21, when executives paid tribute to the family-owned businesses that comprise the cooperative and drive its success.   Chairman and CEO Joseph Colalillo, President and COO Joe Sheridan, and executive vice president Chris Lane addressed Wakefern Members, shareholders,

BJ’s names Rachael Vegas EVP and CMO

BJ’s names Rachael Vegas EVP and CMO

WESTBOROUGH, Mass. — BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings Inc. has hired Rachael Vegas as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, the company said on Monday. The move was one of three executive appointments at the warehouse club operator. Vegas will be responsible for the strategic leadership of the Company’s merchandising and assortment planning and allocation

CVS launches Healthier Happens Together ad campaign

CVS launches Healthier Happens Together ad campaign

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has launched Healthier Happens Together, a new enterprise-wide national advertising campaign to highlight the ways CVS Health is putting the consumer first in their health care. Inspired by the company purpose, “Bringing our heart to every moment of your health,” the campaign includes a series of empathetic and inspirational ads

Chains now offering Moderna and J&J boosters

Chains now offering Moderna and J&J boosters

NEW YORK — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention formally recommended booster shots for many recipients of Moderna and Johnson & Johnson’s vaccines. As a result, up to 99 million Americans are now eligible for additional doses bolstering protection against COVID-19 beginning Friday. This follows FDA authorization of a Pfizer booster dose on Sept.

GMDC | Retail Tomorrow to dissolve at year’s end

GMDC | Retail Tomorrow to dissolve at year’s end

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — GMDC|Retail Tomorrow plans to dissolve as a member-owned nonprofit at the end of the year. The decision, made by the trade group’s board, must still be approved by its members. “This news is disappointing to many, but we recognize our industry has changed significantly,” GMDC president and CEO Patrick Spear said.

Amber Specialty Pharmacy promotes three

Amber Specialty Pharmacy promotes three

OMAHA, Neb. — Hy-Vee’s Amber Specialty Pharmacy subsidiary has promoted three executives to new posts that focus on continued growth and innovation for the company, which was named 2020 Specialty Pharmacy of the Year by the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy. In the promotions announced on Friday, John Ortner transitions to senior vice president of

WBA expands mental health training program

WBA expands mental health training program

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA)  is expanding Mental Health First Aid training for more than 27,000 Walgreens pharmacists, while Boots is introducing new services aimed at helping to meet the growing need in communities across Europe and the U.K., the company said Thursday. “The majority of our patients and customers see their pharmacist

Walgreens to test drone delivery in Texas

Walgreens to test drone delivery in Texas

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens will launch drone delivery to two cities outside of Dallas  in a joint venture with Google’s drone-manufacturing affiliate, Wing. The companies will start testing the service next week  in Frisco and neighboring Little Elm north of Dallas.  It will be Wing’s first expansion in the U.S. after years piloting the offering

Deloitte: Holiday season to offer challenges

Deloitte: Holiday season to offer challenges

NEW YORK — As COVID-19 is set to impact yet another holiday season, a return to some pre-pandemic spending levels is expected to bring holiday cheer. For 36 years, Deloitte has been examining consumer behavior and sentiment ahead of retail’s crucial holiday shopping season. To gain additional perspective on the changing landscape, supply chain challenges and inflation,