RETAIL NEWS

SEATTLE — Despite reports of flu shot shortages in the state, Bartell Drugs is ensuring customers it has a full stock of vaccinations at all of its 65 locations in western Washington.

“The Centers for Disease Control and state and local Departments of Public Health have reported a spike in flu-related hospitalizations. Pharmacists and public health officials agree that a simple flu shot is the surest way to avoid this year’s outbreak,” Bartell Drugs stated in a news release.

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart and Sam’s Club are teaming up to offer free health screenings at more than 5,200 locations.

Called Walmart Wellness Day, the event will take place on Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time. Free screenings will include blood glucose, blood pressure, vision, and for this first time, body fat and body mass index testing. Product samples and health insurance information will also be available.

MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu reported a net loss of $11 million during its 2017 fiscal third quarter, ended Dec. 3. However, when backing out after-tax non-cash charges comprising a settlement charge, goodwill impairment charge and store closure charges and costs partially offset by a deferred income tax benefit, Supervalu would have earned a profit from continuing operations of $14 million.

CARLISLE, Pa. — Ahold USA inked a deal with RangeMe, an online platform that streamlines new product discovery between retailers and product suppliers. Specifically, the technology platform allows Ahold to discover and source more women-owned and minority-owned businesses with innovative and quality products for its division stores.

Ahold USA stated it will use RangeMe to not only scale its product and supplier discovery efforts, but also to manage the company’s inbound product submissions.

DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens and Sacred Heart Health System on Monday signed an agreement to have Sacred Heart operate and provide all clinical services at four retail health clinics to be located within Walgreens stores in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties.   
 

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Cold and flu remedies purchased over the counter at Meijer pharmacies have increased 30% over recent weeks, a possible sign consumers bypassed getting their annual flu shot during this winter season.