NEW YORK — Inflation is prompting consumers to change their holiday spending plans, according to Deloitte’s 37th annual Holiday Retail Survey, which finds that overall shoppers are expected to keep spending flat year-over-year for an average of $1,455 per household, while purchasing fewer gifts for family and friends. Key findings of the survey include: Inflation
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee Medicare Aisle is providing free Medicare plan comparisons during Medicare’s Annual Open Enrollment Period (AEP), which began Saturday, October 15, and ends Wednesday, December 7, the retailer said. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recommends all Medicare participants review their coverage each year to make sure their
NEW YORK — PLMA’s sold-out 2022 Private Label Trade Show, Nov. 13-15 in Chicago, will have a strong exhibitor presence of nonfood suppliers of everyday essentials, such as OTC medicine, baby care, personal care, health and wellness, pet care and household goods, among others. More than 500 booths devoted to nonfoods will be on display at
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation will bestow its highest honor to a physician-scientist and innovator whose career has been dedicated to improving public health and medicine — and whose public service during the COVID-19 pandemic contributed mightily to America’s health and recovery. Dr. Brett Giroir is the recipient
PHILADELPHIA — With flu and respiratory illnesses expected to increase during fall and winter months, Rite Aid is making diagnostic testing easier for Michigan customers with rapid point-of-care testing now available at all stores throughout the state. Point-of-care testing provides customers with rapid turnaround of test results combined with onsite prescriptions for those who test
PHILADELPHIA — High inflation and the fear that the only way to fix it is to start a recession are among the concerns facing mass retailers and consumer packaged goods manufacturers in the coming months, according to speakers at The Emerson Group’s recent Industry Day event here. But while the challenges are real, participants in
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is now selling over-the-counter hearing aids at Walmart.com and in Walmart Vision Centers in Colorado, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee and Texas. The hearing aids will also be available soon at additional Walmart Vision Centers nationwide. For the first time, hearing aids will be available in the U.S. to customers who
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has appointed Dr. Amar Desai as president, Health Care Delivery. He will lead the newly formed Health Care Delivery organization, overseeing implementation of key areas of the company’s health services and care delivery strategy. “This new organization will leverage the strength of the CVS Health portfolio to develop and
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Cleanlogic, the inclusive and socially conscious beauty brand that has used functional braille across all its product packaging since 2001, recently hosted H-E-B’s leadership team at a multi-sensory “Dining in the Dark” educational dinner. Held on September 28, the event served to kick off another month-long campaign to shine a light
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. on Friday confirmed that they planned to merge, formally announcing a $25 billion deal that would combine the nation’s two largest supermarket operators into a single company that operates 4,996 stores, 66 distribution centers, 52 manufacturing plants, 3,972 pharmacies and 2,015 fuel centers. The combined company will operate
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. is seeking to acquire Albertsons Cos. and could announce a deal this week, according to published reports. Kroger is the nation’s top traditional grocery store operator, with almost 2,800 food stores operating under about 20 different banners, including Kroger, Ralphs, Dillons, Smith’s, King Soopers, Fry’s, QFC, City Market, Owen’s, Jay C,
DEERFIELD, Ill. _ Walgreens Boots Alliance topped analysts’ projections for fourth quarter revenue and earnings. WBA posted adjusted earnings per share of 80 cents for the period ended Aug. 31, exceeding Wall Street’s expectation of 77 cents. Revenue of $32.45 billion surpassed the predicted $32.09 billion. A fall off in COVID-19 vaccinations and a charge