June 5, 2018 by MMR
PrescribeWellness, Thrifty White
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IRVINE, Calif.– PrescribeWellness is partnering with Thrifty White Drug Stores, an employee-owned pharmacy with more than 100 stores in six states. The partnership will further enable Thrifty White pharmacists to provide clinically focused services, enhance the patient experience, improve pharmacy workflow, offer comprehensive patient engagement and support services, and drive better patient outcomes, according to the
June 5, 2018 by MMR
Huggies, Huggies Made by You, Kimberly-Clark
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NEENAH, Wis. — Kimberly-Clark’s Huggies brand is introducing a customized diaper called Huggies Made by You that allows friends and family to design their own Huggies diapers with a name, monogram or date and to choose from five limited-edition collections. “We know that a lot of thought goes into selecting the perfect gift for expectant parents reflective
June 4, 2018 by MMR
Donnie Wahlberg, Hy-Vee, Mall of America, Mark Wahlberg, Paul Wahlberg, Randy Edeker, Wahlburgers
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — The Wahlberg brothers — actors Donnie and Mark, and chef Paul — were on hand at the Mall of America here on Thursday for the grand opening of their newest Wahlburgers restaurant, which is the first to feature Hy-Vee Inc. as its franchisee. The chance to see the famous brothers, who appeared
June 4, 2018 by MMR
Dove Men+Care, Unilever U.S. Inc.
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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. — Unilever U.S. Inc.’s Dove Men+Care brand is launching a global campaign to champion paternity leave for new fathers. The brand said it is aiming to challenge stereotypes around men as caregivers and spark a cultural movement around paid paternity leave. The initiative consists of: Driving awareness around the issue through a council
June 1, 2018 by MMR
Rep. Scott Perry, Rite Aid, Rite Aid president and chief operating officer Kermit Crawford
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CAMP HILL, Pa. — In an effort to combat drug abuse and misuse, Rite Aid Corp. said Friday it plans to install 100 medication disposal units in selected pharmacies over the next year. The units offer people a free, safe and convenient way to dispose of expired or unwanted prescription and over-the-counter medications, helping to
May 31, 2018 by MMR
Dollar General chief executive officer Todd Vasos, Dollar General Corp., first quarter, Todd Vasos
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. said Thursday that revenue jumped 30.5% to $6.1 billion in its first quarter as net sales increased 9%. Comparable-store sales rose 2.1% in the 13 weeks to May 4. First-quarter net income rose 9% to $365 million, or $1.36 per share. Dollar General reiterated its forecast for full-year earnings
May 31, 2018 by MMR
Mall of America, Walgreens
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BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Walgreens announced that it will be opening a store at the Mall of America this fall. The 7,600-square-foot location will be located on the third floor of the mall’s east side of the megamall where it will offer cosmetics and household items, plus photo services. The store is replacing the apparel retailer
May 30, 2018 by MMR
Father's Day, National Retail Federation
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WASHINGTON — Father’s Day spending is expected to total a near-record $15.3 billion this year, according to a study released Wednesday by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. According to the survey, 77% of Americans plan to celebrate Father’s Day, and they will spend an average of $133 per person. “We are
May 30, 2018 by MMR
Chantilly, The Burger Bar, Va., Wegman’s Food Markets Inc.
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CHANTILLY, Va. — Wegmans Food Markets Inc. is set to hold grand opening ceremonies on June 3 for a 120,000-square-foot supermarket here that will be its 11th store in Virginia and its 97th overall. Wegmans operates stores in Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Wegmans said the new store carries more than 60,000 products,
May 30, 2018 by MMR
10th annual Corporate Responsibility Report, Breakfasts for Better Days, Kellogg Co., Nourishing Families So They Can Flourish and Thrive
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Kellogg Co. is releasing its 10th annual Corporate Responsibility Report, “Nourishing Families So They Can Flourish and Thrive,” and celebrating progress significantly ahead of schedule on its Breakfasts for Better Days commitments. Company founder W.K. Kellogg was an early conservationist and a leading philanthropist whose legacy lives on in the company
May 30, 2018 by MMR
#NoApologies #BornandMade, Carol's Daughter, L’Oréal USA, Multi-Cultural Beauty division
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NEW YORK — Carol’s Daughter, part of the L’Oréal Multi-Cultural Beauty Division, is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the launch of the #NoApologies #BornandMade campaign, a movement that encourages every woman to celebrate her individuality unapologetically. The brand said it has returned to Brooklyn to tell this story by filming a series of videos throughout the
May 25, 2018 by MMR
Bare Foods Co., Bare Snacks, PepsiCo
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PURCHASE, N.Y. — PepsiCo Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bare Foods Co. (doing business as Bare Snacks), a U.S.-based maker of baked fruit and vegetable snacks. “For nearly a dozen years, PepsiCo has been committed to performance with purpose, our vision of making more nutritious products, while also reducing added sugars,