RETAIL NEWS

BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Studies show that springing forward for Daylight Saving Time can impact people’s health by disrupting sleep cycles and increasing stress, especially for those who are already at risk. To help Americans make a smooth transition into spring, Sam’s Club Pharmacies nationwide will host free health screenings for both members and the public on Saturday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., while supplies last.

 

WASHINGTON - The United States Senate approved an amendment Wednesday that gives Medicare Part D plans the authority to require at-risk beneficiaries to use a single prescriber and pharmacy for frequently abused drugs.

 

BETHLEHEM, Pa. — FamilyWize a community service partnership that offers a free prescription savings card and app announced Thursday that the card has saved people more than $1 billion since 2005.

 

ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco’s profit fell short of analysts’ estimates at the mid-point in its fiscal year, but business trends were solid in the company’s second quarter with a 4% same-store sales increase at U.S. locations.

 

The company said its total revenues for the period ended Feb. 14, which included the holidays, increased 2.6% to $28.2 billion. Merchandise and service sales increased 2.6% to $27.9 billion and membership fees increased 3.6% to $603 million.

 

ZAANDAM, The Netherlands - Ahold USA today announced strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2015, reflecting good performances across its key markets and multiple formats. This included net annual sales of $26.4 billion, up 1.4% as compared to the year-ago period, a comparison that includes revenue from gas and an additional week in 2015. Comparable sales, excluding gas, were up 1.1%.