BOSTON, Mass. – Exhibitors at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo, held August 27-29 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (BCEC), donated thousands of consumer goods to be dispersed to local non-profit organizations. The NACDS Total Store Expo is the largest gathering of retailers and suppliers in the health
WASHINGTON – Consumers are still spending despite their worries about inflation and rising interest rates, National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said today. “The economic situation in the United States is unsettling,” Kleinhenz said. “Consumer confidence is down, consumer spending’s rate of growth has slowed, and economists and consumers alike are worried about the
VAUGHAN, ON — Bausch + Lomb Corp. announced the U.S. introduction of enhanced Ocuvite Adult 50+ eye vitamin with 30 micrograms of vitamin D, an antioxidant proven to help support healthy cell function, which is key to protecting eye health. The enhanced Ocuvite vitamin will replace the currently offered Ocuvite Adult 50+. “Daily stressors, including smart phones, sunlight and
WARREN, N.J. — Haleon was launched earlier this year as an independent company 100% focused on consumer health, completing its demerger from GSK. The newly listed business is driven by its purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity. The new company recently rolled out one of its first product launches with Theraflu Flu Relief
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is supporting storm relief efforts in communities across Florida, Puerto Rico and other areas impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona, with $1 million in donations announced on Monday. The donations include $500,000 each to the Florida Disaster Fund and the American Red Cross Hurricane Fund. The American Red Cross donation goes
CHICAGO – Americans believe that food-at-home inflation has hit 22.8%, 9.7 points higher than the 13.1% annual rate reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, according to the latest dunnhumby Consumer Trends Tracker (CTT) released Monday. The perceived rate of food at home inflation is 5.1% higher than the dunnhumby Consumer Pulse report from February
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa – Hy-Vee Inc. is deploying its Disaster Relief Fleet to locations in Florida impacted by Hurricane Ian. The relief effort involves two caravans. The first group will take Hy-Vee’s mobile command center, Hy-Vee’s mobile water system (which includes a tank and pump trailer), and Hy-Vee’s rapid response pickup truck. The second
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is urging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to act without further delay and enforce Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS) requirements for Medicare Part D covered prescriptions no later than January 1, 2023. Among the policies that NACDS commented on to CMS
CINCINNATI — Kroger outlined new efforts in its quest to fight hunger and create healthier communities during the Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health convened by President Joe Biden. Kroger chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen participated in the Conference aimed at ending hunger and increasing healthy eating and physical activity among Americans. “We are proud to
PHILADELPHIA – Rite Aid had mixed second quarter results, reporting sales that beat analysts’ forecast but posting a wider than expected loss. The company ‘s $5.9 billion in revenue topped Wall Street’s prediction of $5.77 billion. But its adjusted 63 cents per share loss was worse than the anticipated 55 cents per share. For fiscal
ARLINGTON, Va. – FMI—The Food Industry Association released on Thursday its second installment of 2022 Power of Private Brands, which surveys food retailers and manufacturers about their private brands growth strategies. Retailers report having strong goals over the next two years for their private brand portfolio, with a current average dollar share of 18.2% and an ambitious
JOLIET, Ill. — Walmart held grand opening ceremonies on Wednesday for a 1.1 million-square-foot Next Generation fulfillment center (FC) here. Walmart FCs work to store millions of items, available on Walmart.com, that are then picked, packed and shipped directly to customers – now faster than ever. The new state-of-the-art facility will also fulfill Marketplace items