BENTONVILLE, Ark. — As chief people officer of Walmart, Donna Morris is responsible for attracting, retaining and developing talent for more than 2 million associates around the globe. In that role, moreover, she leads an organization that is driving some of the most dramatic and impactful changes occurring in Walmart — changes that are moving
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Latriece Watkins, who was promoted to her current role of executive vice president of consumables in January 2020, says the pandemic has sparked some changes to the business that will likely persist. “Convenience has been redefined,” Watkins notes. “Shopping online has accelerated — both in the market and at Walmart — moving
SALISBURY, N.C. — A select group of local food banks, community leaders and Food Lion associates were honored at the 2021 Food Lion Feeds’ Feedy’s Awards this week, the company said Friday. The awards recognized individuals and organizations across several categories for their exceptional work to fighting hunger in the towns and cities Food Lion
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. has reached the goal of having 100% of its stores’ prepared sushi aligned with the company’s Responsible Seafood Policy, the company said Friday, noting that it reached the goal a year early. Originally adopted in 2018, the “Top 5 by 2022” Sushi Commitment set an ambitious goal for Albertsons Cos.
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health senior vice president of merchandising George Coleman is leaving the company early next month to be with his wife in Italy. “It’s not an easy decision, but it’s a decision driven by my heart,” Coleman wrote in a letter to suppliers. “Many of you are familiar with my story.
NEW HOPE, Pa. – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) has awarded its Ivan D. Combe Lifetime achievement award to longtime industry leader Scott Emerson. This annual award – the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. consumer healthcare industry – recognizes the outstanding work and contributions of individuals whose actions have created a lasting impact
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee Inc. is launching a suite of financial services, ranging from checking accounts to home mortgages, across its eight-state operating region, the company said Thursday. Hy-Vee Financial Services are being enabled by Midwest Heritage, the retailer’s regional bank subsidiary. “Customers are now seeking more affordable and more convenient financial options,”
NEW HOPE – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) today announced the election of Michelle Wang Goodridge as the new Chair of the CHPA board of directors. Goodridge was elected on June 16th, along with six new board members, at CHPA’s annual membership meeting held during the association’s new Self-Care Leadership Summit. Goodridge, a standing
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has invested in an on-demand drone services provider called DroneUp. “In our ongoing effort to get customers the items they want, and fast, we know it will take a well-coordinated network of delivery solutions that span the streets, sidewalks and skies,” Walmart U.S. president and CEO John Furner wrote in a
CINCINNATI — Kroger on Thursday reported first-quarter results that beat analysts’ expectations. The retailer also raised its guidance for the year and announced a new $1 billion share repurchase plan. “Kroger is even better positioned to connect with our customers than we were prior to the pandemic as a result of our relentless focus on
TYLER, Texas – Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) said Wednesday that it had raised wages for almost 13,500 hourly employee-partners. This $33 investment in salaries includes making the extra $1 per hour in COVID appreciation pay permanent for the retailer’s hourly retail and logistics employee-partners and raising the minimum pay for several positions in retail. Most
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Hundreds of organizations representing community pharmacies, grocery store pharmacies, specialty pharmacies, chain pharmacies, patient groups, buying groups, health systems, wholesalers, and business groups are making an all-out push for legislation that would stop the abuse of pharmacy price concessions charged by third-party middlemen, which have increased 91,500% in recent years. The Pharmacy