CLEVELAND – ECRM hosted a record number of participants at its October 2021 Global Market: Fall Experience, the company said Wednesday. More than 3,700 buyers and sellers from 68 countries gathered virtually for product discovery, face-to-face meetings and thought leadership. “ECRM’s 2021 Global Market platform continues to grow in reach and scope,” said Greg Farrar, CEO
WASHINGTON – Nearly 180 million Americans shopped during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according to a survey released Tuesday by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Retailers have adapted and enticed customers with a number of incentives throughout November. The Thanksgiving holiday weekend remains a significant
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and McKesson Corp. reached an agreement on Tuesday for WBA to acquire the remaining 30% share of their GEHE Pharma Handel (GEHE) and Alliance Healthcare Deutschland (AHD) joint venture. Following this transaction, WBA will become the 100% owner of the combined GEHE and Alliance Healthcare businesses in Germany.
WOONSOCKET, R.I. – CVS Pharmacy is now offering Spoken Rx, its proprietary audio prescription label solution, in all its nearly 10,000 pharmacy locations nationwide, including more than 1,700 CVS Pharmacy locations within Target. Developed in collaboration with the American Council of the Blind, Spoken Rx is a technology that allows patients to have their prescription information
CARLISLE, Pa. – GIANT Co. marked “Giving Tuesday” by donating a total of $100,000 to nine community organizations throughout its footprint. “While making a difference and helping families gather around the table is part of The GIANT Company’s purpose year-round, the holidays bring a renewed sense of giving and connecting with those in need throughout
NEW YORK — Seventy-eight percent of U.S. adults – or about 200 million people – shopped or spent money this Thanksgiving weekend. And 61% of those holiday weekend shoppers, or about 114 million adults, spent money at a physical store. Those are among the findings of the ICSC Thanksgiving Weekend Survey, which was conducted online
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart said Monday that executive vice president and chief financial officer Brett Biggs will begin transitioning away from his role at Walmart next year. Biggs, who plans to begin a new chapter of his career involving opportunities in the for-profit and non-profit sectors, will remain in the CFO role until a successor
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Four pharmacy groups on Monday filed a court brief in support of a Louisiana law requiring pharmacy benefit managers administering Medicare Part D plans to reimburse pharmacies a 10-cent provider fee. The case, Louisiana Independent Pharmacists Association v. Express Scripts, is the first test of a recent decision by the 8th Circuit Court
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health this month announced several moves to advance the company’s reinvention as a multifaceted health care provider. The nation’s largest drug store chain said it would close 300 stores a year over the next three years as it adds primary care capabilities at some stores and converts more locations into HealthHub
ZAANDAM, Netherlands — Ahold Delhaize has unveiled a new growth and investment plan that promises to generate an extra €10 billion ($11.31 billion) in sales by 2025 by strengthening the company’s omnichannel capabilities while supporting its vision of offering the “leading local food shopping experience for customers.” Company president and chief executive officer Frans Muller
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Markets announced the closure of their previously announced merger earlier this month, after the deal was approved by the Federal Trade Commission. The agreement calls for the two companies to be managed locally by their respective leaders and continue to be referred to by their established brand
WASHINGTON — Early holiday shopping helped boost retail sales in October, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF), which sees the outcome as a positive omen for the rest of the season. “Retail sales data for October reflects the enduring strength of consumers’ finances and willingness to spend as the holiday season gets under way,”