DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) said Thursday that it will not dispense abortion pills in the states of 20 Republican attorneys general who have told the pharmacy chain it risked breaking the law should it dispense them to those states by mail. The decision comes after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration allowed
In the final installment of a two-part interview, Todd Huseby, a partner at Kearney and leader of the consulting firm’s consumer health care practice, tells this week’s Video Forum how such developments as the emergence of large health care ecosystems, the growing involvement of digitally based companies, and the changing attitudes of payers will impact
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens plans to hold a Supplier Diversity Summit the week of March 28, the company said on Wednesday. The virtual event will give diverse vendors a chance to connect with the Walgreens merchandising team, share their products and receive feedback. Ultimately, the goal is for them to have their products stocked on
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General marked the grand opening of its 19,000th store in Joplin, Mo. on Monday with a community celebration and a $19,000 donation to a local elementary school. Customers also received complimentary DG gift cards, tote bags and product samples. “Today marks an exciting milestone in Dollar General’s history as we open
WASHINGTON – Consumers are expected to spend $25.9 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, up from $23.9 billion in 2022 and one of the highest spending years on record, according to the annual survey released Wednesday by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. “Valentine’s Day is a special occasion to shop for
In the conclusion of a two-part interview, Haleon CEO Brian McNamara and Lisa Paley, president of the O-T-C supplier’s North American business, discuss the self-care category’s standing in a post-COVID world. Among the issues addressed are the continued importance of Rx-to-O-T-C switches, steps that the company is taking to fuel innovation, and the need for
NEW YORK – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation celebrated its 24th Annual Foundation Dinner in New York City on November 30. The event raised more than $1.5 million, which will help support evidence-based research, pharmacy education and philanthropic initiatives to improve patient outcomes and advance population health. More than a dozen
NEW YORK — Walmart took the top spot in Kantar’s PoweRanking report for the 26th consecutive year, a feat that Kantar calls a testament to the retailer’s strength, scale, and focus over time. PoweRanking is the industry’s leading assessment of best-in-class manufacturers and retailers. Chosen by their peers, leaders are ranked on a range of
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp.’s shares fell in early trading on Wednesday, after the company reported softening sales and a drop in earnings for its fiscal third quarter. Target reported that its comparable sales increased 2.7% in the quarter, on top of 12.7% growth in last year’s quarter. That performance was led by growth in such
SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion Feeds has surpassed $1 million in support to No Kid Hungry, a national campaign committed to ending childhood hunger. Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 by Food Lion to address food insecurity in the towns and cities that the grocery retailer serves. “No child should ever have to worry
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. is seeking to acquire Albertsons Cos. and could announce a deal this week, according to published reports. Kroger is the nation’s top traditional grocery store operator, with almost 2,800 food stores operating under about 20 different banners, including Kroger, Ralphs, Dillons, Smith’s, King Soopers, Fry’s, QFC, City Market, Owen’s, Jay C,
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Howard Hacker will be joining the Walmart on October 17 as the new vice president of health and wellness compliance, the company said Tuesday. Hacker will report to Matt Miner, Global Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer. “Howard Hacker brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to this role and will be responsible