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Retailing accounts for most private sector jobs
WASHINGTON – The retail industry continues to be a top employer, according to a new report released by the National Retail Federation on Monday, which found that retailers supported 55 million...
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NRF forecasts retail sales to reach at least $5.23 trillion in 2024
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today forecast that retail sales will increase in 2024 between 2.5% and 3.5% to between $5.23 trillion and $5.28 trillion. The announcement was made during...
View ArticleVideo Forum: Brian Nightengale, Inmar Intelligence
In this week’s Video Forum, Brian Nightengale, the new president of health care solutions at Inmar Intelligence, discusses how data-driven tools and insights can make community pharmacy and other...
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WBA beats estimates for Q2 sales and profits
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. topped analysts’ forecasts for second quarter revenue and adjusted earnings. WBA posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.20, well above Wall Street’s...
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McKesson launches Project Oasis
IRVING, Texas – McKesson Corp. announced the launch of Project Oasis, a new initiative aimed at advancing health equity for at-risk populations in underserved communities. Led by McKesson’s Global...
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CVS expands pharmacy tuition assistance and scholarship programs
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — To support the next generation of pharmacists, CVS Health announced two new offerings for pharmacy students: an enhanced PharmD tuition assistance program for eligible CVS Pharmacy...
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99 Cents Only Stores is going out of business
CITY OF COMMERCE, Calif. — The value retailer 99 Cents Only Stores LLC commenced going-out-of-business sales at all of its locations on Friday, as part of a plan to wind down its operations and close...
View ArticleVideo Forum: Mark Baum, FMI – The Food Industry Association
Mark Baum, senior vice president of industry relations and chief collaboration officer at FMI – The Food Industry Association, tells this week’s Video Forum about the ongoing drive to elevate the...
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CNBC/NRF: Retail sales grew in March at a steady pace
WASHINGTON – Retail sales grew at a steady pace in March, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. “As inflation for...
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Andrea Harrison leaves CVS
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS vice president of merchandising for beauty and personal care Andrea Harrison has left the company for “a new opportunity,” she wrote on LinkedIn. Andrea Harrison After 19 years...
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Census data shows retail sales gains in March
WASHINGTON – Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Monday shows that retail sales continued to increase in March as tax refunds and job growth put more money in shoppers’ pockets, National Retail...
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Hy-Vee to acquire Strack & Van Til chain
WEST DES MOINES, IOWA — Today, Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that it is in the process of acquiring the Strack & Van Til Food Market chain (also known as Indiana Grocery Group, LLC), which has store...
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Kroger, Albertsons agree to divest more stores
CINCINNATI — Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. said Monday that they are planning to divest more stores in an effort to satisfy regulators and move their merger plans forward. The companies now intend to...
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CDR, MMR partner with ECRM for special event
TUCSON — Chain Drug Review and Mass Market Retailers have partnered with ECRM for Founders’ Innovation Day, an exclusive event designed for D2C and emerging brands to make the most of their potential...
View ArticleVideo Forum: Kevin Host, Walmart
Kevin Host, senior vice president of pharmacy at Walmart and incoming NACDS chairman, talks about the state of the association and the industry it represents. Host discusses his priorities at NACDS,...
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Innovation, engagement soar at NACDS Annual Meeting
PALM BEACH, Fla. – Sunday’s Business Program at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting reflected NACDS’ commitment to innovation amid exponential change, through the...
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Total Store Expo’s ‘unrivaled opportunities’
Meet the market gives exhibitors the undivided attention of buyers in 10-minute sessions arranged by NACDS. BOSTON — The NACDS Total Store Expo is one of the most eagerly awaited events on the retail...
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Pharmacists’ ever expanding role in diabetes care
Diabetes and prediabetes persist as widespread conditions, demanding care in their own right and threatening complications from eye problems to kidney disease. Pharmacists offer accessible care and...
View ArticleMajor new NACDS ad campaign: “Time Is Now” for PBM reform
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is making it unmistakable: pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform is must-pass legislation in the 118th Congress. The Association...
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MMR honors ‘Most Influential Women’ of 2024
Samantha Resnik and Jill Pavlovich of Albertsons with Laura Chamberlain of Nature’s Way Alisa Dart of Dollar Tree and Cynthia Grizzle of Family Dollar Jennifer Cullen and Tanvi Thaker of Kenvue with...
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