BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. on Tuesday announced an initiative to make its online grocery shopping websites and mobile applications more accessible and usable for shoppers with disabilities. Albertsons Cos. said it strives to substantially conform to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.0 Level AA as its accessibility standard. The company said has
DALLAS — Kimberly-Clark has appointed Alison Lewis to the newly created position of chief growth officer. Lewis joins Kimberly-Clark from Johnson & Johnson, where she served as chief marketing officer of the global consumer business since 2013. She will join Kimberly-Clark at the end of July. With her appointment, Lewis will have responsibility for leading
BRIDGEWATER, N.J.— Bausch + Lomb is launching Ocuvite Eye Performance, an eye vitamin supplement, in the U.S. Formulated with seven nutrients to help strengthen the macula, the new offering was created to meet the changing needs of consumers, the company said. “From increased UV exposure from sunlight and blue light absorbed during long hours spent
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. on Monday gave its first preview of the bargains it will offer during its “Deal Days” event, which will be held on July 15 and 16. Target promises that the two-day sales event — which is being held on the same days as Amazon’s Prime Day event — will offer deals
HAUPPAUGE, N.Y. — Hair industry leader Jeffrey Davidson, chief executive officer of J&D Brush Co. and Goody Products Inc., passed away on July 6. Davidson joined JD Beauty in 2013 as chief strategy officer and was later appointed CEO in July 2017. Under Davidson’s leadership, JD Beauty, whose brands include WetBrush, BioIonic and Ouidad, evolved
LANDOVER, Md. — Giant Food is launching Giant Pickup, allowing shoppers who order online to retrieve their groceries at a Giant Food store without having to leave their vehicles. The service was introduced July 1 and is expected to be available at 100 stores in Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware by year’s end. “Whether
BOISE, Idaho – Under a new state law that takes effect Monday, Albertsons pharmacy technicians in the Boise area are the first in the state with the training to prescribe the life-saving opioid antagonist naloxone. The new Idaho law, signed by Gov. Brad Little in February, addresses the opioid epidemic head on by expanding to
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance’s third quarter profit beat analysts’ expectations, as U.S. pharmacy sales rose 4.3% in the period ended May 31. Net earnings slipped 23.6% to $1 billion compared to the year-ago quarter, while net earnings per share decreased 16.5% to $1.13. Stripping out special items, the company earned $1.47 per share,
SEATTLE — Amazon on Thursday launched its new Counter service at more than 100 Rite Aid stores. The service will roll out to 1,500 Rite Aid locations by the end of the year. “Creating a seamless, convenient customer experience is a key element of our strategy and digital transformation,” said Jocelyn Konrad, executive vice president
SHELTON, Conn. – Mass market brick and mortar stores, like Walmart and Target, and eCommerce retailers have seen the most success in attracting buyers of vitamins, minerals and nutritional supplements (VMS), according to the TABS Analytics 12th Annual Vitamin Study. However, after more than doubling in the past decade, overall online penetration has plateaued at
AUSTIN — H-E-B on Monday announced the opening of its Eastside Tech Hub here, an 80,000-square-foot office that will house its growing digital team and also serve as the new headquarters for its Favor on-demand delivery subsidiary. The new facility will accelerate the retailer’s efforts to become a digital industry leader in Texas, H-E-B officials
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is launching a new service this fall that will allow customers to get groceries delivered right into their refrigerators. Walmart president and chief executive officer Doug McMillon announced the service, called InHome Delivery, during the company’s annual shareholders meeting here. “What’s the one thing busy families can’t buy at Walmart?” McMillon