July 19, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
Chain Drug Review/MMR Video Forum, Jim Whitman, Lisa Paley, Mark Deuschle, NACDS, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Rick Brindle, Video Forum
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As the industry gears up for NACDS Total Store Expo, which this year will be held virtually from August 23 through August 25, Video Forum talked with four executives about ways to get the most out of the event. Jim Whitman, senior vice president of member programs and services at NACDS; Lisa Paley, general manager
July 16, 2021 by MMR
June retail sales, National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz, NRF, NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay
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WASHINGTON — Retail sales grew in June after dipping month-to-month in May, in a sign that the industry is benefiting from an improving economy. Retail sales rose 0.6% in June, according to the U.S. Commerce Department, which also revised data for May to show sales falling 1.7% instead of declining 1.3% as previously reported. Many
July 15, 2021 by MMR
Dollar General
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General has announced plans to hire up to 50,000 employees between now and Labor Day. “At Dollar General, we are uniquely positioned as the nation’s largest retailer by store count to serve customers through our expansive network and provide access to careers in the communities we call home,” said Kathy Reardon,
July 13, 2021 by MMR
Kroger chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen, Kroger senior vice president of operations Mary Ellen Adcock, Steve McKinney, Valerie Jabbar
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CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. has tapped Valerie Jabbar, currently group vice president of center store merchandising, to succeed Steve McKinney as senior vice president of retail divisions. McKinney is set to retire, effective August 7, after more than 40 years with Kroger. McKinney began his career with with the retailer in 1981, taking a job
July 13, 2021 by MMR
Sam's Club, Scan & Ship
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Sam’s Club said Tuesday that it is piloting a new addition to its Scan & Go app that lets members seamlessly get merchandise delivered from the club to their front door. Called Scan & Ship, the new feature offers an in-club solution for items that require large vehicles to transport such as
July 12, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
Chain Drug Review/MMR Video Forum, Kevin Hourican, Sysco, Video Forum
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In this week’s Video Forum, Kevin Hourican, president and chief executive officer of Sysco Corp., a global leader in selling, marketing and distributing food and nonfood products, primarily to restaurants and institutional customers, talks about the company’s recently unveiled Recipe for Growth. The former president of CVS Pharmacy also discusses the state of the food
July 9, 2021 by MMR
chief medical officer, Dr. Daniel Fick, Hy-Vee
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee Inc. added Dr. Daniel Fick to its leadership team as chief medical officer. In this role, Fick will help oversee all of Hy-Vee’s existing health and medical initiatives and the development of new services and offerings to improve the health and wellness of the retailer’s customers and employees. Fick
July 8, 2021 by MMR
same-day delivery, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has expanded same-day prescription delivery, the company said Thursday. The service is now available in nearly all store locations seven days a week. “Same day prescription delivery is one more way Walgreens is empowering patients to easily and conveniently manage their health,” Walgreens president John Standley said. “We are pleased to
July 7, 2021 by MMR
Albert Wu, chief medical officer, Dollar General, Dollar General CEO Todd Vasos, Dollar General chief operating officer Jeff Owen, Dr. Albert Wu, health and wellness, Jeff Owen, Todd Vasos
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GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. has named a chief medical officer and intends to position its stores as health and wellness destinations by adding an expanded assortment of products and services. “At Dollar General, we are always looking for new ways to serve, and our customers have told us that they would like to
July 1, 2021 by MMR
Q3 sales, WBA
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DEERFIELD, Ill.— Walgreens Boots Alliance easily beat Wall Street’s estimates for third quarter sales and earnings, and raised its full year guidance. Rosalind Brewer WBA’s adjusted earnings per share of $1.51 far surpassed analysts’ expectation of $1.17. Sales for the period ended May 31 rose 12.1% to $34.03 billion, topping the projected $33.76 billion. The
June 30, 2021 by MMR
NACDS, Rutledge
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ARLINGTON, Va. – A cogent amicus brief filed by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) points directly to U.S. Supreme Court precedent in defending “one of numerous state laws that help protect the health and safety of their citizens by promoting the economic viability of their trusted community pharmacies.” NACDS filed the brief
June 29, 2021 by MMR
diabetes, Dr. Cheryl Pegus, ReliOn NovoLog insulin, Walmart
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BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is launching the first-ever private brand analog insulin, which the company said Tuesday will revolutionize the affordability of diabetes care by offering customers significant price savings without compromising quality. Available exclusively through Walmart’s private ReliOn brand, the new offering includes analog insulin vials ($72.88) and FlexPen ($85.88). These products will