RETAIL NEWS

Independent brands that earn between $3 million and $10 million in net retail sales are encouraged to apply for the grocer’s 3rd annual Innovation Launchpad competition.

All commercial prescriptions dispensed at CVS Pharmacy will be reimbursed through CVS CostVantage starting this year.

Customers can support public school districts’ food programs through March 31.

The retailer is showcasing its new birthday gift offerings, which include products from Makeup by Mario, Summer Fridays, Laneige, Amika, Kerastase and Juliette Has A Gun.

The third annual Our Family Scholarship program awarded 25 $2,500 scholarships to students making a difference.

Creedon is responsible for leading more than 200,000 associates and more than 16,000 stores across the Dollar Tree and Family Dollar banners.

BJ’s Charitable Foundation is partnering with children’s hospitals in communities throughout the East Coast, Midwest and South to spread holiday cheer.

The investment includes the opening of 70 new stores across all formats and the creation of 4,000 jobs.