CARLISLE, Pa. – Flu vaccinations are now available at all 132 GIANT and MARTIN’S in-store pharmacies, the GIANT Co. said Tuesday. The retailer’s pharmacists will also again offer drive-up flu vaccinations in select store parking lots beginning in September. “Flu vaccinations are reformulated every year so the most effective way to fight the flu is
BOISE, ID — Albertsons Cos. pharmacies are ready for flu season with a supply of flu and COVID-19 vaccines, the company said on Tuesday, noting that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is encouraging flu and COVID-19 vaccinations as one of the best ways to stay healthy and minimize the strain on our
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens will increase the starting hourly wage for all its team members to $15.00 an hour, the company said Tuesday. The increase will be phased in beginning in October as is expected to be fully implemented by November 1. Roz Brewer “I am extremely proud and grateful of the work our team
ARLINGTON, Va. — HDA has decided to cancel the 2021 PCSC Educational Seminar, scheduled to take place on October 12–13 in Whippany, N.J. “While HDA was looking forward to hosting the seminar in person, we felt this was the best decision to make for the safety of our attendees as the Delta variant surges across
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has opened the first MinuteClinic locations in the state of Washington as part of a nationwide expansion of CVS HealthHUB locations, the company said Monday. “We’re focused on helping increase access to high-quality, affordable health care for people in the communities where they live and work,” said Sharon Vitti, president, MinuteClinic. “We
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee Inc. will provide free biometric screenings throughout its eight-state region during National Cholesterol Education Month in September. Hy-Vee dietitians will offer 1,000 free biometric screenings to customers at more than 40 Hy-Vee store locations. Appointments will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. A biometric screening
LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. – Zebra Technologies announced on Monday it intends to acquire antuit.ai, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions specific to forecasting and merchandising for the retail and CPG industries. Antuit.ai, owned by a consortium led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, utilizes AI and machine learning algorithms to ensure its customers have the right product
NEW LONDON, Conn. — Dr. Sheffield’s will now package its certified natural, fluoride-free Charcoal toothpaste in aluminum metal tubes, the company said. The company said that over the next several months, its entire collection of nine cruelty-free, non-GMO flavors of Dr. Sheffield’s Certified Natural Toothpaste will be transitioned to fully recyclable aluminum tubes. “We researched
NEWARK, N.J. — Mars Wrigley Confectionery’s Starburst brand is introducing Starburst Airs described as a next generation aerated gummi candy. “Starburst is delivering better moments and more smiles to gummi fans with our next generation aerated gummies — Starburst Airs,” said Justin Hollyn-Taub, senior director of U.S. fruit snacks for Mars Wrigley. “Starburst Airs are
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — Markwins Beauty Brands announced the passing of its renowned leader, Eric Sung-Tsei Chen, aged 63 years. The company CEO and founder died unexpectedly from respiratory illness. The company described Eric as an inspirational visionary who expanded Markwins holdings with confidence and a keen sense of the ever-shifting global beauty category.
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. has named Tracey Brown to the newly created post of president of retail products and chief customer officer at Walgreens. The appointment, one of three announced Friday at WBA, is meant to emphasize Walgreens’ customer experience across all consumer touchpoints, the company said. WBA also named Danielle Gray
ARLINGTON, Va.– The National Association of Chain Drug Stores chair Colleen Lindholz and NACDS president and CEO Steve Anderson opened the virtual 2021 NACDS Total Store Expo (TSE) on Monday looking at the challenges the industry continues to face. Lindholz emphasized interdisciplinary and collaborative approach to retail health and wellness while Anderson described NACDS’ constant