Shoppers who choose to participate in Hannaford's new loyalty program earn a 2% reward on every own-brand item purchased, including fresh meat, seafood and deli items.
Both companies are aiming towards building an online grocery platform that will include online ordering, automated fulfillment and home delivery services.
Rite Aid is using its latest influx of cash to repay all of its $970 million of outstanding secured loans while maintaining a strong liquidity position.
i+care Pharmacy opened in December in downtown Brooklyn, representing a high-end feel that targets a rapidly-developing and evolving upmarket audience.
