NEW YORK — Shoppers want a fast and frictionless experience when they pay for their purchases, and retailers who deliver on those expectations can expect higher levels of customer satisfaction and an improved bottom line, according to a new analysis by Kantar. “Even though the final moments of the in-store experience provide one of the
KEASBEY, NJ – Price Rite Marketplace and Feed the Children teamed up to host eight anti-hunger events in 2020 as part of their annual Feeding Minds & Bodies campaign that distributes food and essentials to vulnerable families in communities where Price Rite Marketplace stores operate. As a result of their efforts, $1.4 million worth of
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer continued its “Very Merry Meijer” tradition of surprising a customer in each of its supercenters and stores across the Midwest with a $1,000 Meijer shopping spree. The retailer also decided to respond to the challenging year by rewarding 1,300 additional customers with $100 gift cards. “We recognize that many holiday
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Kellogg has created two new breakfast cereal flavors, Frosted Mini-Wheats Cinnamon Roll and Special K Blueberry, which both feature whole grains as their leading ingredient. With real cinnamon baked inside layers of 100% whole grain frosted biscuit, Frosted Mini-Wheats Cinnamon Roll cereal is made with real cinnamon and 47 grams of
ARLINGTON, Va. _ During the final NACDS LIVE virtual event of 2020, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores leadership reflected on a purpose-driven year and on new approaches to meeting Americans’ needs that will continue in 2021. Billed as “A Conversation with NACDS Leadership,” NACDS chair Rick Keyes, president and CEO of Meijer, Inc;
CARLISLE, Pa. – GIANT Co. is expanding its partnership with the Flashfood app, which is designed to help the retailer cut food waste while helping its customers save money. After a successful pilot program at select Lancaster, Pa., stores earlier this year, GIANT is expanding its partnership with the Flashfood app to an additional 33
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health is contributing $2 million to the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) to help distribute flu vaccines to those who may otherwise not have access, the company said Thursday. The company is working with Bank of America and General Motors to support increased access to flu vaccines in
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee, Inc. said Wednesday that it will offer rapid antigen COVID-19 testing at 47 Hy-Vee pharmacy locations via an outdoor, drive-thru testing process. The first 18 locations will begin testing on Thursday, with the additional 28 locations scheduled to begin testing over the next two weeks. Patients will receive same-day
WASHINGTON — As retailers are urging Congress to move forward with a bipartisan stimulus package to shore up an economy still hobbled by the COVID-19 pandemic, the food industry is also insisting that targeted, limited liability protections for businesses be part of any legislation passed. “As Congress works to conclude its end-of-session legislative items, I
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens has launched the Walgreens Flu Index for the 2020-2021 season to help communities track flu activity in their area and serve as a reminder to get vaccinated against the flu. With COVID-19 cases continuing to surge across the country, health experts are encouraging flu shots to prevent the spread of two
CINCINNATI — Recognizing that the disparity of dental care in underserved communities has heightened due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Procter & Gamble’s Crest brand is launching its “12 Days of Crest Smiles” campaign, providing dental care to people in need this holiday season in collaboration with the A Special Wish Foundation. Crest’s first holiday Smile
WASHINGTON – Retail imports remained strong in November, even after a record-setting July-through-October period when retailers were bringing in merchandise for the holiday season. Even with most holiday merchandise already in the country, November imports remained strong at an estimated 2.07 million Twenty-Foot Equivalent Units (TEU) – a 22.4% jump year-over-year and the fourth-busiest month