Walmart e-commerce head Marc Lore to depart
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Marc Lore, who helped spearhead Walmart’s ongoing transformation into a truly omnichannel retailer, is leaving the company…
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NRF: Holiday sales grew 8.3% despite pandemic
WASHINGTON – Retail sales during 2020’s November-December holiday season grew an unexpectedly high 8.3% over the same period in 2019…
Walgreens plans tech-enabled startup
Walgreens Boots Alliance has shifted into high gear since the start of 2021. Building on a foundation that it painstakingly…
NACDS provides update on pharmacy’s role in vaccinations
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores held its latest virtual press briefing Wednesday, January 13 on…
NACDS Announces Virtual Annual Meeting
ARLINGTON, Va. — NACDS announced Wednesday afternoon that the 2021 NACDS Annual Meeting will be held virtually April 26-28. “The…
Meijer partners with Michigan to administer vaccines
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Midwest retailer Meijer has been chosen by Michigan as an initial pharmacy partner to help administer…
Target’s holiday sales show omnichannel gains
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp.’s comparable sales for the combined November/December period grew 17.2%, driven by a 4.3% increase in store…
Walgreens partners with Synchrony and Mastercard
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is expanding its financial services offering in partnership with Synchrony and Mastercard, as part of its…