RETAIL NEWS

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee on Saturday published a statement to consumers following criticism of its a new private label branding initiative, Clean Honest Ingredients, from the Iowa Corn Growers Association for potentially mischaracterizing its corn syrup sweeteners.

Last night was an especially clear summer night in Wisconsin. As my little sister was zipping along in her newly-acquired convertible, a canvas of brilliantly-shining stars opened up overhead. It was at that moment I wondered if outstanding customer service levels at retail could once again shine like the stars.

ARLINGTON, Va. — Making influenza immunizations available through retail pharmacy increases the odds that a patient will get the flu shot, according to an article published in Clinical Therapeutics last week.

The research cited by Clinical Therapeutics was conducted by Avalere and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.

SECAUCUS, N.J. — The Vitamin Shoppe on Monday launched Spark Auto Delivery, a convenient and differentiated product subscription service that will allow customers to save on their favorite wellness items while receiving them on a flexible, automated shipping schedule.

SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs has added to its roster of CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente locations with its latest at the Redmond Town Center. The opening comes less than a month after the chain opened its 14th CareClinic amid a flurry of store openings. 

HOUSTON — RediClinic is offering back-to-school physical exams and vaccinations in all locations, helping parents and students meet school requirements, the company announced Monday. Conveniently located in select neighborhood Rite Aid pharmacies and H-E-B grocery stores, RediClinic makes back-to-school fast and easy.

GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General over the weekend held it’s a Day of Beauty event for the third year. The multicultural health and beauty event took place in downtown Nashville and featured a panel discussion that featured Larry Sims, Naja the Nail Guru, Mel J. and Char Braden, as well as a guest speaker presentation from actress and author Kim Fields and a musical performance by Vivian Green.

MINNEAPOLIS — Target has acquired a transportation technology company and, in the process, gotten itself a VP technology.

Target announced Monday that it has agreed to acquire Grand Junction to improve and expand Target’s delivery capabilities and accelerate its investments and ongoing efforts to transform its supply chain. Upon the close of the deal, Rob Howard, Grand Junction’s founder and CEO, will become a VP technology at Target.