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International Paper CEO joins Kroger board
CINCINNATI — Kroger on Thursday elected International Paper chairman and CEO Mark Sutton to its board.

"We are delighted to welcome Mark to Kroger," stated Rodney McMullen, Kroger's chairman and CEO. "Mark's deep experience in an end-to-end business and global perspective make him a valued addition to Kroger's board of directors."
Walmart reportedly shaking up executive team to blend stores, online
Walmart has made some big changes in its executive ranks, bringing together management of its Web and retail teams.

The changes, which the chain has not officially announced, come on the heels of media reports that Karenann Terrell would step down as CIO of Walmart Stores on Feb. 24. As reported by CNBC.com, Walmart’s executive realignment includes the following:

Albertsons Specialty Care gets ACHC accreditation

BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons announced Thursday that its accreditation status for its Albertsons Specialty Care services has been approved Accreditation Commission for Health, making it the largest national food and drug chain with this accreditation and an in-house specialty care service for pharmacy patients.

Albertsons said the accreditation would allow the company more industry adaptability, which it says translates to increased affordability for patients and accessibility of specialty care services.
CVS introduces cheaper EpiPen competitor

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS introduced a generic version of injectable epinephrine to compete with Mylan’s EpiPen at all of its locations. The product carries a cash price of $109.99 for a two-pack.
GNC, Walmart founding members of Supplement Safety and Compliance Initiative

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Natural Products Association on Wednesday formed the Supplement Safety and Compliance Initiative, bringing together some of the largest retailers of natural products and supplements, including GNC and Walmart, on self-regulating the sale of VMS products.
Walgreens Flu Index captures budding flu season by market

DEERFIELD, Ill. — The latest Walgreens Flu Index issued Thursday recorded sharp upticks in several U.S. markets, including those markets in Utah, Mississippi, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
Walmart CIO reportedly set to step down next month

Wal-Mart Stores is reportedly losing its top technology executive.

Karenann Terrell will step down as CIO of Wal-Mart on February 24, the Wall Street Journal reported. Terrell has served in the position for nearly five years.

The retailer, which did not say where Terrell is headed, expects to announce new leadership in technology “shortly,” according to the report.
Following Rite Aid deal, Walgreens will focus on patient care and beauty

SAN FRANCISCO — Two things will happen when, as many reports are suggesting, the merger between Walgreens Boots Alliance and Rite Aid is approved within the next week. Walgreens will bring to bear an augmented value to its health partners through a significantly greater market penetration. And that same national market heft will benefit the Chicagoland retailer as it breathes a little pizzazz back into its beauty offerings.
Rite Aid Foundation welcomes 219 nonprofit organizations to KidCents program

CAMP HILL, Pa. — The Rite Aid Foundation on Thursday welcomed 219 new nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the health and wellness of children into its KidCents program. Selected by Rite Aid associates and representative of the communities served by Rite Aid, each new charity will receive a $5,000 KidCents grant in recognition of their efforts and participation in the KidCents program, totaling more than $1 million.
Report: Walgreens, Rite Aid merger approval imminent