Change in the air: Shifts in retail pharmacy are likely to exert force for disruption and innovationDSN editor and chief Nigel Maynard examines the sweeping changes impacting the retail pharmacy industry in 2022. SpartanNash appoints chief merchandising officerBennett Morgan joins SpartanNash from Amazon, where he helped launch its fast-growing grocery business. Albertsons raises fiscal outlook as it posts increase in Q3 revenue Acceleration of its digital and omnichannel capabilities helped fuel Albertsons’ increase in Q3 revenues of $16.7 billion. Albertsons installs time-locked safes at pharmacies More than 1,700 safes have been installed since the beginning of 2020, in an effort to prevent crime and secure controlled substances, the company said. SpartanNash promotes from within for chief marketing officer role Amy McClellan has been promoted to senior vice president and chief marketing officer, effective immediately. Costco reports sales gain for December Costco reported net sales of $22.24 billion for the five weeks ended Jan. 2, 2022, an increase of 16.2% from $19.14 billion last year. Schnucks welcomes strategy team addition Tom Henry, chief data officer and deputy chief information officer, has been promoted to serve on the strategy team. Hy-Vee to expand outside the Midwest Hy-Vee is reportedly planning on opening a distribution center in Tennessee, and seven stores across Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama and Indiana. Rite Aid to close 63 stores Alongside its Q3 results, the retailer shared plans to close 63 stores to help reduce costs and drive profitability. Kroger appoints Houston division president Kroger has promoted Laura Gump, formerly vice president of merchandising for the Houston division, as president. First Previous 57 58 59 60 61 Next Last
