COVID-19

Kroger’s Chefbot serves up recipes, helps reduce food waste
Kroger is rolling out Chefbot, an AI-powered Twitter recipe tool that analyzes photographs to recognize nearly 2,000 ingredients and unlock recipes for consumers to cook.
Southeastern Grocers debuts new Winn-Dixie stores in Florida
On Nov. 11, Southeastern Grocers will open four new Florida Winn-Dixie stores in the Boynton Beach, Jacksonville, Lakewood Ranch and Gainseville areas.

FDA gives Emergency Use Authorization for Abbott's COVID-19 IgM antibody blood test

Abbott’s new antibody blood test has shown highly reliable test results with 99.56% specificity and 95% sensitivity for patients tested 15 days after COVID-19 symptom onset.
Walmart brings socially distanced fall experiences to stores

Walmart will host college football pregame parties and Halloween events at select store parking lots, and also offer a virtual Halloween Camp.
Sam’s Club ramps up holiday hiring

Sam’s Club’s holiday plans include having store associates fulfill online orders and adding 2,000 full-time employees.
CVS Health encourages patients to pick up medications, supplies as Hurricane Delta approaches

CVS Pharmacy has been reaching out to its patients via text message and email to remind them to refill prescriptions as Hurricane Delta approaches the Gulf Coast.
Walgreens adds Find Rx Coverage Advisor

Find Rx Coverage Advisor offers personalized guidance on health and prescription drug coverage, and can connect eligible users to health plan partners to address questions about Medicare Part D enrollment.
Hy-Vee Pharmacy expands free COVID-19 testing to more than 150 locations

Hy-Vee's expanded testing builds on its earlier testing efforts rolled out to 11 locations in August.
IRI acquires RSi

IRI said it expects its acquisition of RSi to enhance its supply chain optimization capabilities.
Costco’s monthly sales continue to rise

Costco’s net sales for the month of September rose 16.9% to $16.84 billion, and comparable sales rose 15.5%.

Kroger’s Chefbot serves up recipes, helps reduce food waste

Southeastern Grocers debuts new Winn-Dixie stores in Florida

FDA gives Emergency Use Authorization for Abbott's COVID-19 IgM antibody blood test

Walmart brings socially distanced fall experiences to stores

Sam’s Club ramps up holiday hiring

CVS Health encourages patients to pick up medications, supplies as Hurricane Delta approaches

Walgreens adds Find Rx Coverage Advisor

Hy-Vee Pharmacy expands free COVID-19 testing to more than 150 locations

IRI acquires RSi

Costco’s monthly sales continue to rise