April 5, 2021 by MMR
new Premium Body Care Collections, Olay, Procter & Gamble
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CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble Co.’s Olay brand is introducing three premium body care collections: Olay Cleansing & Renewing Body Care Duo with Retinol; Olay Premium Exfoliating Body Wash Collection, and the Olay Dermatologist Designed Collection, designed to address specific dry skin concerns. “Olay is redefining body care with our latest innovations — our Retinol
April 5, 2021 by MMR
3M, Nexcare Duo bandages
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – 3M’s Nexcare brand has unveiled Nexcare Duo, a new line of bandages featuring a silicone adhesive for long-lasting hold and pain-free removal. A survey conducted by Atomik Research on behalf of Nexcare from March 9-12, 2021, found that painful bandage removal impacts how Americans make decisions in caring for minor injuries
April 5, 2021 by MMR
COVID-19 antibody testing, CVS Health, MinuteClinic
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WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Monday the availability of COVID-19 antibody testing at MinuteClinic locations across the country. The point-of-care test can help identify if a patient has previously been infected with COVID-19 and the results are available within 15 minutes. A COVID-19 antibody test is not intended to diagnose a current infection.
April 5, 2021 by MMR
diversity, inclusion, Meijer, Urban League
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer on Monday announced an investment of $1 million in 19 Urban League chapters across the Midwest that align with its focus areas of economic impact, health, workforce development and education. The retailer said the move is part of an ongoing commitment to diversity and inclusion. “Meijer cares about the communities it
April 5, 2021 by MMR
Red Nose Day, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has announced the launch of its 2021 Red Nose Day campaign. Like last year, the campaign will feature a Digital Red Nose to allow Walgreens customers and team members to spread awareness for child poverty while still adhering to health and safety guidelines. Driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, child poverty rose
April 2, 2021 by MMR
COVID-19 vaccine, Dr. Cheryl Pegus, vaccine, Walmart
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is expanding its vaccination efforts, offering shots at a growing number of stores as well as through clinics aimed at underserved communities, educators and its own associates. “As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout ramps up and vaccine eligibility widens, Walmart is administering vaccines in more than 3,800 stores and clubs across 48
April 2, 2021 by MMR
Feeding America, Food Lion Feeds
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SALISBURY, N.C. — The Food Lion Feeds campaign in March helped provide more than 2.2 million meals to people in need, the company said Friday. From March 3rd through the 23rd, customers purchased specially marked Food Lion Feeds orange bags at each of Food Lion’s more than 1,000 stores. Each bag sold helped provide 5
April 2, 2021 by MMR
COVID-19, John Legend, Patrick McLean, This is Our Shot, vaccination campaign
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DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens has launched the “This Is Our Shot” campaign with John Legend to remind Americans that the vaccine is the nation’s opportunity to help bring an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. Legend shares the company’s commitment to ensuring vaccine equity to help address hesitancy for individuals still uncertain about whether the vaccine
April 2, 2021 by MMR
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WASHINGTON – Vaccines and stimulus money are boosting an economy that has already improved dramatically since this time last year, National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “The economy has come a long way compared with a year ago,” Kleinhenz said. “Both monetary policy set by the Federal Reserve and fiscal policy set by
April 2, 2021 by MMR
"Roll Up Your Sleeves", Lin-Manuel Miranda, Michelle Obama, NBC, roz brewer, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill.— Walgreens will be the presenting sponsor of the hour-long vaccination special “Roll Up Your Sleeves,” which NBC will air on Sunday, April 18, at 7 p.m. ET/PT. The show aims to raise awareness and encourage the American public to get vaccinated to put an end to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Walgreens is proud to
April 1, 2021 by MMR
Bonny, fiber
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NEW YORK— Bonny, a female-founded, health and wellness start-up, recently launched a collection of natural, organic fiber supplements. The company’s proprietary fiber powder blend is vegan, sugar-free, gluten-free and contains 7+ grams of fiber per serving, all within a sustainable, plastic-free packaging design that the company says features forever recyclable steel tins and Forest Stewardship
April 1, 2021 by MMR
CVS, CVS Health, Karen Lynch, vaccine
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WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has surpassed 10 million COVID-19 vaccine doses administered through its participation in the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program and Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, the company said Thursday. It is now administering vaccines in nearly 2,000 stores across 44 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., with the pace of vaccinations expected