KEASBEY, N.J. — Wakefern Food Corp. reported retail sales of $16.6 billion for the 52-week fiscal year ending September 28. That is a 0.7% increase from the prior year. Wakefern opened five new ShopRite stores and also welcomed a new banner, Manhattan-based Gourmet Garage, during the fiscal year. “It’s a time of great change and
ZAANDAM, the Netherlands — Ahold Delhaize has named Natalie Knight executive vice president of finance, effective March 1. She will also serve as member of the executive committee. Knight will succeed Jeff Carr, who will leave Ahold Delhaize when his current term expires in April 2020. The month overlap in their tenures will ensure a
TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart has announced a pilot launch with SmileDirectClub, the industry pioneer and first direct-to-consumer medtech platform for teeth straightening, to offer the brand’s signature SmileShop experience in two Ontario locations. Shoppers Drug Mart is the first pharmacy retailer in Canada to offer SmileShops, including an East Mall location in Etobicoke and
CARLISLE, Pa. – GIANT Food Stores will open its third GIANT Heirloom Market in Philadelphia on November 15, the company said on Thursday. The two-level, 13,000-square-foot store is located at 1002 N. Second St. in Philadelphia’s Northern Liberties neighborhood. The third GIANT Heirloom Market to open in the city, including the format’s debut in January,
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Stater Bros. Markets has named Dennis McIntyre, who currently serves as executive vice president of marketing, to the additional role of chief marketing officer. The move is effective November 4. McIntyre will continue to report directly to Stater Bros. chief executive officer Pete Van Helden. “As CMO, Dennis will work toward
WASHINGTON — Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) president Sandy Kennedy plans to retire at the end of the year. Kennedy, 61, is credited with remaking the trade association, previously known as the International Mass Retail Association. “The retail industry’s experienced several cycles of profound change in the 17 years Sandy’s led this organization,” said Target
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Eagle Labs has launched impirica, a new brand of CBD intended to eliminate consumer fear, and increase confidence, in trying the new cannabidiol category. Michael Law Although most Americans have now heard about CBD, many are confused and concerned about product quality. This is inhibiting trial in the category and holding
WEST HILLS, Calif. — Pharmavite announced Monday that it has named Rhonda Hoffman as chief marketing officer. In this role, Hoffman will lead all marketing efforts for Pharmavite, including brand development, consumer insights, advertising and organization development. “We’re thrilled to announce Rhonda Hoffman as our new Chief Marketing Officer and firmly believe that she has
QUINCY, MASS. – Retail Business Services, a subsidiary of Ahold Delhaize USA, on Thursday said implementation of its ScanIt Mobile solution for frictionless checkout is on track to reach 30 grocery stores by year’s end. The ScanIt Mobile technology was developed in Retail Business Services’ innovation lab and tech hub and is now in use
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens, Centene Corp. and RxAdvance announced on Thursday a strategic partnership to introduce an innovative model for pharmacy management that aims to increase transparency, enhance customer experience and ultimately result in better health outcomes at lower costs. The partnership builds upon an existing Walgreens and Centene relationship, leveraging Walgreens trusted retail pharmacy
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens said Wednesday its first of its kind safe medication disposal kiosk program has collected and safely disposed of more than 885 tons – the combined weight of about 350 pickup trucks – of unwanted prescriptions, including controlled substances and other medications, as of Aug. 31, 2019. Walgreens said it continues to
WASHINGTON – Retail sales in September were down 0.1% seasonally adjusted from August but up 4.5% unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said on Wednesday. The numbers exclude automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants. “The pullback in September compared with August is possibly a reaction to increased fears over U.S.-China tensions,” NRF Chief Economist Jack