BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has begun offering its popular InHome Delivery Service as an optional add-on within its Walmart+ membership program. The move, which took effect on Wednesday, combines what had been two standalone memberships into one program with a premium option. Members of the $12.95 a month/$98 a year Walmart+ program can now add
PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J. — In conjunction with the recent launch of MPG’s first-ever Diverse Supplier Development Program, which is designed to provide pro-bono support for selected diverse suppliers and entrepreneurs as they prepare to engage and sell their products in digital and traditional retail channels, MPG has confirmed their 12 Finalists, who will compete in
CARLISLE, Pa. – The GIANT Co. today named Ted Williams as director of non-foods. Williams will be responsible for the categories of health and personal care, seasonal, general merchandise, pet supplies, candy, and baby care. A 30-year industry veteran, Williams previously worked in Ahold USA as a category management business consultant. He also worked with
WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) on Tuesday announced the appointment of three new employees to its team. CRN named Mike Meirovitz as director of government relations. Prior to joining CRN, Meirovitz held positions with two prominent Washington, D.C.-based lobbying firms, along with a health-focused trade association. His work has included representation for
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee Inc. said it will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in September. The aim is to expand and enhance the product offerings at Hy-Vee’s more than 285 retail stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Since the Best of Local Brands
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has pulled out of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, depriving the retail pharmacy trade group of the country’s largest drug chain by number of stores. CVS also owns the nation’s biggest pharmacy benefits manager. CVS’ nearly 10,000 stores made up almost a quarter of the pharmacies NACDS represents. “Every
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — More than 1,100 businesses from across the country pitched their products made, grown or assembled in the United States to Walmart and Sam’s Club merchants at Walmart’s ninth annual Open Call on June 30. Preliminary results indicate that more than 330 of those pitches resulted in a deal for businesses to sell
WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy’s rate of growth is slowing, but consumers remain financially healthy and the nation is unlikely to enter into a recession during the remainder of 2022, National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said Thursday. “I am not betting on an official recession in the near term, but the most recent
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance posted third quarter sales and earnings that beat Wall Street’s projections. The company’s adjusted earnings per share of 96 cents topped analysts’ forecast of 92 cents, while its revenue of $32.6 billion exceeded the predicted $32.06 billion. WBA said it was maintaining its full year adjusted EPS guidance of
UNION, N.J. — Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has named Sue Gove, an independent director on the company’s board and chair of its strategy committee, the company’s interim chief executive officer. She replaces Mark Tritton, who has left his role as president, chief executive officer and board member, the company said Wednesday. The move came
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Dollar Tree Inc. today announced the departures of key operating and financial executives, a shake-up that the company said was made to support implementation of its turnaround initiatives. Dollar Tree said it is seeking candidates to replace chief operating officer Thomas O’Boyle, chief legal officer William Old, chief strategy officer David Jacobs
NEW YORK — Alaffia, an award-winning leader in clean and fair trade beauty, promoted veteran global marketing executive Lanaia Edwards to chief marketing officer, the company said Tuesday. Lanaia Edwards In her new role, Edwards will oversee marketing, creative, product development, and brand strategy, driving and accelerating growth globally. She brings an extensive track record