NEW YORK — Investments by mass retailers to beef up their capabilities in the delivery of primary care services is paying dividends, according to market research from J.D. Power. The research shows that pharmacy consumers are relying on retailer services including vaccinations, screenings and physical exams, and are generally satisfied with their decisions to do
WASHINGTON — Online is where the growth is, as evidenced by this year’s Hot 25 Retailers List, released Wednesday by the National Retail Federation. Wine.com and overstock.com topped the list, which aims to highlight the nation’s most impactful and fastest-growing retail companies. The rankings, compiled by Kantar, are based on year-over-year percentage increases in domestic
NEW YORK — The pandemic allowed grocery retailers to stem the multiyear trend that had them losing share of consumer spending on food to restaurants and other prepared-food purveyors. And though Americans are again consuming more meals away from home, there’s reason to be optimistic that grocers can maintain some of the market-share gains as
SAN BERNADINO, Calif. — Stater Bros. Markets stores will be hosting in-store giveaways this weekend as the company celebrates 85 years of serving Southern California communities. During the weekend celebration, all 170 locations of the supermarket chain will be giving away $25 gift cards to random customers every hour between 11 am and 6 pm.
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance and VillageMD are opening three Village Medical at Walgreens locations in the Orlando area with plans to open seven additional locations by the end of this year, the companies said Thursday. Through the Walgreens and VillageMD integrated care model, patients are able to receive convenient and coordinated pharmacy services
WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) on Wednesday denounced the Food and Drug Administration’s rejection of two new dietary ingredient (NDI) notifications for full-spectrum hemp extract containing cannabidiol (CBD)—and urged Congress to act on pending legislative proposals that require the agency to address the lack of regulation of hemp-derived products. The following is
PITTSBURGH — U.S. consumer confidence is waning because of the rise of the Delta variant, a new consumer survey conducted last week by First Insight has found. The survey saw a 25% increase since July 2021 in the number of consumers admitting that they are “very or somewhat worried” about the Coronavirus, up from 51%
ARLINGTON, Va. – Nearly half of pharmacists and two-thirds of prescribers report an increase in technology use over the past 18 months, according to a new Surescripts survey. The survey also found the majority of pharmacists and many prescribers believe the responsibilities of care providers, including nurses, physician assistants, physicians, specialists and non-clinical professionals, have increased since
ZAANDAM, the Netherlands — Ahold Delhaize reported second-quarter sales that were down on a year-over-year basis but still came in ahead of analyst expectations. The company raised its full-year earnings and underlying operating margin guidance. The company said comparable sales (excluding gasoline) for the second quarter declined 1.5% in the U.S. and rose 2.4% in
NEW YORK — Nestlé Health Science has successfully completed its acquisition of The Bountiful Company’s core brands, including Nature’s Bounty, Solgar, Osteo Bi-Flex, Puritan’s Pride, Ester-C, and Sundown. “More people around the world are taking charge of their health, looking to vitamins, minerals, herbals and supplements to fill gaps or provide extra support,” said Nestlé
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree Inc. is hosting an in-person hiring event on Saturday at each of its 26 U.S. distribution centers. The retailer is looking to fill a broad range of positions, including managers, full- and part-time order fillers, equipment operators, maintenance technicians, and warehouse associates. “We are seeking hardworking and dependable men and women
BOISE, Idaho – Sharon McCollam will join Albertsons Cos. as president and chief financial officer on September 7, reporting to chief executive officer Vivek Sankaran. McCollam succeeds Bob Dimond, who will be retiring and will remain with the company as an advisor through February 2022 to ensure a seamless transition. McCollam previously served as