RETAIL NEWS

Kroger has confirmed that it will exit the Raleigh-Durham, N.C., market on or about Aug. 14, by closing and selling its 14 locations.

The announcement that Fred’s has hired PJ Solomon & Co. to assess the value of its pharmacy script portfolio and engage with potential buyers was made alongside its Q1 2018 results Thursday.

Found exclusively on the shelves of 1,100 Walmart stores, the collection features wine from around the world, easy to read labels and a price range of $10 to $16 per bottle.

Alliance Data Systems, a provider of loyalty and marketing solutions, announced on Thursday its LoyaltyOne business BrandLoyalty has launched a new program across Kroger stores in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Food Lion announced on Wednesday that it is broadening its footprint in Raleigh, N.C., with the acquisition of a Kroger store.

Weis Markets raised $385,000 for more than 150 local animal shelters and pet rescue organization during its 10th annual Paws for Pets initiative, marking a 21 percent increase compared with 2017, the retailer announced on Tuesday.

The strategic round of funding was led by Reckitt Benckiser, with additional investments coming from McKesson Ventures, Sealed Air and the Emerson Group.

Walgreens has announced that it is working with Greater Than AIDS, a national public information response to the domestic HIV/AIDS epidemic, and 220 health departments, AIDS service organizations, and other community organizations to help provide free HIV testing and information at participating Walgreens stores in more than 180 cities on National HIV Testing Day on June 27.