May 5, 2023 by MMR
Catalina, Inflation, Mother's Day
Leading Headlines, Retail News
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – With Mother’s Day ranking as the second most popular gift-giving holiday in the U.S, per the National Retail Federation, and with inflation still an ongoing concern, shoppers across the country are seeking the perfect present for the moms in their lives. Historically popular gift items that currently offer the most bang
May 3, 2023 by MMR
Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis, PBMs, Prescription Drug Reform Act
Leading Headlines, Retail News
JUPITER, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed comprehensive PBM regulation into Florida law. The Prescription Drug Reform Act increases accountability for PBMs, provides for greater pharmacy choice, and adds transparency to prescription drug price increases. “This legislation builds a foundation of transparency for pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) practices and drug prices in Florida,
May 3, 2023 by MMR
FMI president and CEO Leslie Sarasin, FMI Store Manager Awards
Leading Headlines, People, Retail News
ARLINGTON, Va. — FMI—The Food Industry Association on Wednesday announced 12 finalists for its 2023 Store Manager Awards. From a record 175 nominations, these outstanding store managers stood out from the crowd for their ability to generate sales growth; effectively communicate company and store goals and objectives; demonstrate team leadership in their store/company; provide exceptional
May 3, 2023 by MMR
Healthy You, Hy-Vee, Hy-Vee Healthy You
Leading Headlines, Retail News
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa —Hy-Vee has launched a new health and wellness subscription service called Hy-Vee Healthy You. The $99-per-month service is designed to help customers develop healthier lifestyles through personalized nutrition counseling, preventative health screenings and more. The subscription service is available across Hy-Vee’s eight-state region to individuals 18 and older. The Hy-Vee Healthy
May 3, 2023 by MMR
2023 first quarter, CVS Health, CVS Health President and CEO Karen Lynch, Karen Lynch
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Money, Retail News
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health posted first quarter sales and earnings that topped Wall Street’s forecasts. Revenue for the period ended March 31 rose 11% to $85.3 billion, exceeding analysts’ projected $80.79 billion. Adjusted earnings of $2.20 per share beat the average estimate of $2.09. The strong showing notwithstanding, the company lowered its outlook for
May 3, 2023 by MMR
Roxanne Flanagan, Walgreens
Leading Headlines, Retail News
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Roxanne Flanagan, SVP, Chief Supply Officer at Walgreens announced Tuesday on her LinkedIn page that she is leaving the company. She joined Walgreens in 1993. After holding field leadership positions, she moved to the Walgreens corporate office in 2009 to lead pharmacy and retail programs. In 2016, Roxanne joined the Walgreens
May 3, 2023 by MMR
CVS Health, Uqora, Uquora
Leading Headlines, Supplier News
SAN DIEGO — Uqora has just launched its line urinary tract health products in over 4,700 CVS stores nationwide and online at CVS.com. The digitally-native brand, a Pharmavite company and a disruptor in the women’s health category, has garnered more than 25,000 5-star reviews since its inception in 2017 and is now expanding its footprint
May 3, 2023 by MMR
CVS Health, Oak Street Health
Leading Headlines, Retail News
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced Tuesday that it has completed its acquisition of Oak Street Health. The acquisition will broaden CVS Health’s value-based primary care platform and significantly benefit patients’ long-term health by improving outcomes and reducing costs – particularly for those in underserved communities. On February 8, 2023, CVS Health announced it entered into a
May 3, 2023 by MMR
Rite Aid Healthy Futures
Leading Headlines, Retail News
ETTERS, Pa. – Rite Aid Healthy Futures has committed $1.25 million in grant funding to six leading youth mental health organizations, joining the response to a generational crisis that has ravaged communities and highlighted the need for increased investment and attention. Working with and learning from the top leaders in the field of youth mental
May 3, 2023 by MMR
Holly May, mental health, Mental Health America (MHA), Walgreens
Leading Headlines, Retail News
DEERFIELD, Ill. – In conjunction with Mental Health Awareness Month, Walgreens is addressing the growing need among consumers, and its own team members, for access to mental health resources. As the prevalence of mental health conditions has continued to grow exponentially over the past several years, the population that has been most impacted is young
May 1, 2023 by MMR
Kellogg's, Meijer, The Meijer LPGA Classic
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — “The Meijer LPGA Classic 5k Run & Walk presented by Kellogg’s” will return for the ninth time as part of the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give. Registration for the run and walk is now open online. The race, powered by Gazelle Sports, will start at 8 a.m. June 17 at Rockford High School.
May 1, 2023 by MMR
Walmart, Wellness Day
Leading Headlines, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart is hosting Wellness Day events at more than 4,600 stores on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Customers can receive free health screenings for things like glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure, as well as affordable immunizations like flu, COVID-19, shingles, tetanus, measles and others at pharmacies nationwide.