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  • NACDS supports pilot of new pharmacy practice model

    ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Association of Chain Drug Stores, in partnership with the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin, on Wednesday announced plans to move forward with a new practice model to improve patient access to quality and efficient care, and advance pharmacy in a broader healthcare setting.

  • Weis Markets names new chief information officer

    SUNBURY, Pa.  – Weis Markets on Tuesday announced that Gregory Zeh, Jr. has joined the company as VP and chief information officer.

    As CIO, Zeh will provide strategic vision and leadership in the development and implementation of solutions that provide business value, engaging customer experiences and effective management of technology risks. Zeh will oversee the company’s day-to-day information technology functions, working in support of marketing and merchandising, supply chain and in-store management retail applications.

  • Report: NYC pharmacy intros ‘man tax’ to highlight gender price differences

  • Nelsons expands Rescue heritage into supplement space

    NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. - For the first time in the brand’s long history, Nelsons is launching a new range of dietary supplements called Rescue Plus that contain clinically proven ingredients as well as the same five flowers remedies found in the original Rescue Remedy.

    Significant global market research has shown that the new brand will attract new consumers to the category, Nelsons noted.

  • Amazon reportedly may open convenience stores

    Watch out, 7-Eleven and other c-store retailers. Amazon is thinking about entering your turf.
     
    Having opened bookstores and with a planned entry into the drive-up grocery store space under construction in Seattle, the Internet giant is now considering opening convenience stores,  reported the Wall Street Journal.

  • Report: Brands aren’t prepared to excel at e-commerce

    With an eye on merging the physical and virtual shopping experience, too many retailers still struggle with how to engage shoppers pre- and post-purchase.
     

  • Food Lion celebrates completed revamp of 142 Charlotte-area stores

    SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion on Tuesday announced that it would be unveiling a new shopping experience for its customers at 142 stores in the greater Charlotte area on Oct. 12. The company said it has invested $215 million this year to remodel stores, lower prices, hire hundreds of new associates and give back to local communities.
     

  • MOM’s Organic Market is not a typical grocery store chain

    MOM’s Organic Market started as a produce delivery company based out of the founder’s mother’s garage and has grown into a 16-store grocery chain.  
     
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