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Video Forum: Alex Gourlay, WBA

Video Forum: Alex Gourlay, WBA

In this edition of our Video Forum, Alex Gourlay, co-chief operating officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance and president of Walgreens, provides an update on the company’s strategic priorities — creating neighborhood health care destinations, accelerating digitalization, transforming the retail offering, and stepping up cost management efforts to free capital for reinvestment in the business.

Dollar General launches Yellow Glasses Project

Dollar General launches Yellow Glasses Project

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is launching a new campaign to support literacy and education programs in the United States. The Yellow Glasses Project offers shoppers at more than 16,500 Dollar General stores the opportunity to purchase a pair of yellow sunglasses for $2, with 100% of the proceeds going to the

Retail sales post year-over-year gains in June

Retail sales post year-over-year gains in June

WASHINGTON – Retail sales in June posted their first year-over-year gains since February, according to the National Retail Federation. Sales were up compared to May as well as compared to last June, with gains driven by the reopening of many stores that had been shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 remains a threat for the

Walmart to require shoppers to wear masks

Walmart to require shoppers to wear masks

BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart made it official on Wednesday: Shoppers in Walmart and Sam’s Club outlets nationwide will be required to wear face coverings, effective July 20. “While we’re certainly not the first business to require face coverings, we know this is a simple step everyone can take for their safety and the safety of

COVID-19 may boost back-to-school spending

COVID-19 may boost back-to-school spending

WASHINGTON – Back-to-school spending may get a boost from the coronovirus this year, according to a survey released Wednesday by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Consumers are tentatively planning to spend a record amount as they buy laptops and computer accessories to prepare for the classes will take place online because

Video Forum: Chris Lane, Wakefern Food Corp.

Video Forum: Chris Lane, Wakefern Food Corp.

In the latest installment in our Video Forum, Chris Lane, executive vice president of Wakefern Food Corp., discusses the company’s success in maintaining the food supply chain during COVID-19, the benefits of early investments in omnichannel capabilities and the need to be agile as consumer behavior changes, as well as his recent term as NACDS

NRF postpones ‘Big Show’ until June 2021

NRF postpones ‘Big Show’ until June 2021

WASHINGTON — The National Retail Federation is postponing its Big Show annual convention and expo, normally held in January, until June 2021. But NRF said Thursday that it also plans to hold a virtual event in January. Both events will feature the theme “Forward Together.” “The health and safety of our team, industry partners and

Walgreens expands partnership with VillageMD

Walgreens expands partnership with VillageMD

DEERFIELD, Ill.  – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is partnering with VillageMD to roll out full-service doctors offices in its stores, the companies said Wednesday. The move follows a successful trial begun last year. The plan calls for the opening of 500 to 700 “Village Medical at Walgreens” physician-led primary care clinics in more than 30

Kroger announces leadership changes

Kroger announces leadership changes

CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. senior vice president and chief merchant Joe Grieshaber is retiring from the company after more than 37 years, the retailer said on Tuesday. Grieshaber’s retirement is effective August 15. He will be succeeded by Stuart Aitken, who is currently senior vice president of alternative business and CEO of 84.51˚, Kroger’s data

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