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Preview: NACDS Total Store Expo
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo, set to kick off Aug. 25 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, offers attendees a glimpse into the newest and best consumer goods, pharmacy technology products and services.
Walmart completes $16B Flipkart buy
Walmart has completed its $16 billion investment in Flipkart, making the retailer the largest shareholder in the company with a 77% share.

Walmart, Anthem partner on OTC access for seniors

The retailer and health insurer are working together to allow Anthem's Medicare Advantage enrollees the ability to use their OTC plan allowances on OTC and health-related products at Walmart stores and on Walmart.com.
Sam's Club reportedly opening second e-commerce fulfillment center

A Sam’s Club that closed earlier this year in Matteson, Ill., will be transitioned into an e-commerce fulfillment center for the retailer, according to the Chicago Tribune.
Kroger deploys its self-driving grocery delivery pilot

Kroger launched its self-driving grocery delivery pilot, which will have its first deliveries made by Nuro’s self-driving Toyota Prius fleet before transitioning to Nuro’s custom R1 driverless vehicle.
Making wellness simple is complex

David Orgel examines the approaches that Kroger and Hy-Vee are taking in-store to help their shoppers navigate improving their wellness.
Walgreens, VA partner to improve care coordination

Through the partnership, Dept. of Veterans Affairs providers will be able to see the entire medication and immunization history of the VA-enrolled patient, if they receive prescriptions and immunizations at Walgreens.
L&R Distributors chooses ItemMaster for consumer-facing e-commerce content

The partnership will see Chicago-based ItemMaster building and managing the consumer-facing content and attributes of L&R products, syndicating the content to L&R’s retail partners.
Editor's Note: Walmart's back on top

DSN's editor-in-chief, Seth Mendelson, shared his thoughts on what Walmart's recent Q2 earnings mean for the retailer and its competition.
Best Buy acquires Jitterbug maker for $800M

Best Buy announced that it is acquiring GreatCall, a provider of emergency response devices for the aging, for $800 million in cash.

Preview: NACDS Total Store Expo

Walmart completes $16B Flipkart buy

Walmart, Anthem partner on OTC access for seniors

Sam's Club reportedly opening second e-commerce fulfillment center

Kroger deploys its self-driving grocery delivery pilot

Making wellness simple is complex

Walgreens, VA partner to improve care coordination

L&R Distributors chooses ItemMaster for consumer-facing e-commerce content

Editor's Note: Walmart's back on top

Best Buy acquires Jitterbug maker for $800M