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The Vitamin Shoppe launches telehealth service

The Vitamin Shoppe launches telehealth service

SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Vitamin Shoppe is launching Whole Health Rx by The Vitamin Shoppe, a telehealth service that promises a holistic approach to health solutions — including prescription medications, nutritional supplements for whole-body health, and expert guidance on lifestyle practices to support lifelong wellness.

Rite Aid marks Hepatitis Awareness Month

Rite Aid marks Hepatitis Awareness Month

PHILADELPHIA – Rite Aid is participating in Hepatitis Awareness Month in May by providing additional education opportunities for its pharmacists to learn more about viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that affects more than three million people each year in the U.S. Additionally, all

DG building career pathways for diverse students

DG building career pathways for diverse students

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. says it has partnered with INROADS since 2020 to support and build career pathways for diverse students across the country, and notes that it was recently awarded the INROADS 2024 Frank C. Carr Corporate Partner of the Year Award

Tennessee expands access to medications with PSE

Tennessee expands access to medications with PSE

WASHINGTON – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) has released a statement praising Tennessee Governor Bill Lee’s recent signing of legislation that allows consumers to buy more over-the-counter cold and allergy medications containing pseudoephedrine (PSE). Senate Bill 2048, which Lee signed into law, raises the

NACDS hails update of Iowa’s Pharmacy Practice Act

NACDS hails update of Iowa’s Pharmacy Practice Act

DES MOINES, Iowa – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding the enactment of the modernization of Iowa’s Pharmacy Practice Act (House File 555), legislation that will help ensure patient access to vital healthcare services provided by pharmacists and pharmacies across the

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RETAIL NEWS

Hy-Vee launches mental health awareness campaign

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee is marking Mental Health Awareness Month in May by launching a video series called “A Holistic Approach to Improving Mental Health.” Hosted by Dr. Daniel Fick, Hy-Vee’s Chief Medical Officer, the four-part video series features Hy-Vee’s team of health

Food Lion expands home delivery in seven states

SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion is making it easier for more of its customers in Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee and West Virginia to have groceries delivered. As the supermarket retailer expands delivery service to new neighborhoods in the states, it is waiving

‘Swipe’ fees could cost Mother’s Day shoppers $750 million

WASHINGTON – The “swipe” fees credit card networks and banks charge merchants to process transactions could cost consumers more than $750 million this Mother’s Day, according to the Merchants Payments Coalition. “Credit card companies are swiping two flowers out of Mom’s bouquet this Mother’s Day,”

Walgreens teams on more diverse clinical trials

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens and Boehringer Ingelheim today announced a strategic collaboration aimed at optimizing recruitment and making clinical trials more accessible, inclusive and equitable. This collaboration will offer people an opportunity to learn about and potentially participate in an important Phase III clinical trial

NACDS honors Hy-Vee’s Randy Edeker

PALM BEACH, Fla. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has recognized NACDS Past Chair Randy Edeker with chain pharmacy’s highest honor: the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award. Edeker served as chair of NACDS from 2015-2016. He held the titles of chairman, chief executive officer

SUPPLIER NEWS

CRN welcomes new members

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry announces the addition of seven new members to its global roster. This growth reflects CRN’s dedication to convening an array of leading industry stakeholders, united in

U.S. Best Managed Companies honorees named

NEW YORK — The U.S. Best Managed Companies program, sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, has unveiled its 2024 honorees. These 62 U.S. private company honorees demonstrated excellence in four key categories: strategic planning, operational execution, a commitment to their people and fostering a dynamic

Iovate taps Wes Parris as new CEO

OAKVILLE, Ontario—Iovate Health Sciences International has announced that Tim Toll, its chief executive officer, is retiring after nearly four years with the company and will transition to serving on the board as an advisory director. The company has hired nutrition industry veteran Wes Parris to

Industry mourns passing of BMG founder Terry Berg

CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. — Berg Marketing Group founder Terry L. Berg has passed away. He was 66. “Terry was a wealth of insight and experience, not to mention an excellent story teller and all around great business partner and friend,” BMG colleague Jason Carik wrote in

CRN names Johnson director, education and events

WASHINGTON—The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) said that Sauda Johnson has joined its membership team as director of education and events. Johnson brings a wealth of experience to CRN, the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry. She has successfully coordinated