KANSAS CITY – Hallmark Cards has named Alexis Kerr as vice president of the Hallmark Mahogany Brand, a greeting card line that has celebrated Black culture for more than 30 years. This move comes as the company invests in building the brand to be more than a card line. “Alexis is a proven leader in multicultural brand
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens and Uber have entered into an agreement to help drive equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines among underserved communities. Uber and Walgreens said they will combine their expertise to address common barriers to health equity including education, access and technology. “By combining Walgreens deep experience in community care with Uber’s transportation technology and
CARLISLE, Pa. – The GIANT Co. will expand its footprint in Philadelphia, adding a new store in the northeastern part of the city. The retailer said Tuesday that construction is slated to start in late March on the 67,000-square-foot store, which will be located at 2201 Cottman Avenue at the corner of Bustleton Avenue. The
WASHINGTON – This is shaping up to be another record period for retail imports, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released Monday by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. Imports at the nation’s largest retail container ports are expected to set new monthly records from now into the summer as the nation’s
ARLINGTON, Va. — Regional pharmacy operators are playing an outsize role in “restoring hope for individuals in communities throughout the country,” National Association of Chain Drug Stores president and CEO Steve Anderson said today. “This industry, and this profession, has said for decades that pharmacies can do even more as health care destinations in enhancing
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Markets have agreed to merge, the companies said Monday. The move will give the combined operation greater scale, allowing the nearly 300 stores to better serve customers in markets throughout the Northeast. “This merger marks a major step forward and collectively elevates our ability to compete on
PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis. — Mueller Sports Medicine has introduced the Mueller Adjustable Posture Corrector product targeted for athletes as well as people working from home, to help improve their posture. Because many people who are working from home are ordinarily in an ergonomically designed office, the home workspace may include a less comfortable setup
KENNEBUNK, Maine — Tom’s of Maine has introduced 100% plastic-free packaging for its Natural Strength Deodorants. “This is the latest breakthrough driven by our deeply-rooted commitment to sustainability and making people and our planet happy,” said Esi Seng, general manager at Tom’s of Maine. “Natural Strength Deodorant will be exclusively in paper packaging, a perfect fit for the aluminum-free formulas which
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.— Meijer is preparing to launch a series of vaccine clinics this week at stores throughout the State of Michigan, the retailer said Monday, with plans to administer up to 25,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses by week’s end. The vaccines will be administered to Michiganders 65 years and older who have pre-registered through the
CINCINNATI —Kroger Co. said it will provide a one-time payment of $100 to all associates who receive the full manufacturer-recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. The company also announced an additional $50 million investment to thank and reward associates across its 35-state footprint, including a $100 store credit and 1,000 fuel points for hourly frontline
NEW YORK — The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the global economy and changed consumers’ shopping habits. What hasn’t changed is opportunities for fraud, according to a report from LexisNexis Risk Solutions, which found that one doesn’t have to be technologically naive to be a victim. Last year overall market and economic uncertainty due to COVID-19
NEW YORK — PLMA honored the best new private label products of 2020 with its Salute to Excellence Awards, announced Friday at PLMA Live’s Private Label Week. The Salute to Excellence awards were created in 1986 to give recognition to retailers for their commitment to the growth and success of store brands, according to the