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Costco targets busy shoppers with 'Mom Hour' event

Costco is rolling out its second annual event designed to give moms an extra hour to shop.

The club retailer's “Mom Hour, a Holiday Shopping Event just for Moms!” event will be held Friday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (an hour before the clubs usually open). Nearly 100 Costco warehouses across the country will be participating.

Participants will get treats, swag bags and other giveaways, including a discount on membership.
Sears Holdings, Citi partner to launch a new Shop Your Way offer
NEW YORK and HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. -- Starting Nov. 1, more than 5 million Sears MasterCard holders whose cards are linked to the Shop Your Way program will earn more Shop Your Way points at Kmart and many of their favorite retailers.

These Sears MasterCard holders will automatically earn more Shop Your Way points on a complimentary basis through December 31, 2017, including:

Target focusing on deals, value this holiday season — and John Legend

Value and promotions will take center stage in Target Corp.’s holiday plans, along with a televised “musical” starring a 10-time Grammy-winning recording artist.

In addition to new and exclusive merchandise in every product category, Target is offering an array of holiday deals, including the return — and extension by one week — of free shipping for all online orders from Oct. 25 through Jan. 1, 2017.
Fred’s offering flu vaccines as season kicks off

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Highlighting the more than 200,000 people hospitalized as a result of complications from the flu, Fred’s pharmacy announced Tuesday that it will be offering flu vaccines to help patients proactively protect against the flu.

Fred’s said that its pharmacists would work with patients to figure out which version of the flu vaccine is best for them. The company also noted that flu vaccines are free with most insurance plans, though copays may apply.
Walmart adds Mexico store base to Walmart2Walmart money transfer service

BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Wal-Mart Stores, along with Ria Money Transfer and MoneyGram International, on Tuesdasy announced a series of changes to their money transfer services, making it more affordable to transfer money within the U.S. and adding Wal-Mart Stores Mexico store base to its store-to-store money transfer network.
Optimum Nutrition launches Trusource sports nutrition brand nationwide

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. - Less than a year after launching its brand exclusively at Kroger stores, Optimum Nutrition's sports nutrition brand Trusource is expanding its retail presence to Target, Walgreens, Giant Eagle and HEB.
Pittsburgh WR Antonio Brown teams with Rite Aid and P&G on Super Bowl contest
Rite Aid's Medicare Advisor tool helps seniors select best option

CAMP HILL, Pa. - Rite Aid pharmacies last week made available a number of free resources to senior customers in an effort to help them select the right prescription drug plan or update their existing coverage during the annual Medicare Part D enrollment period.
Unilever's Walgreens team accepts RSi 2016 Awards for Excellence grand prize

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. - Retail Solutions, Inc. earlier this week announced the winners of the RSi 2016 Awards for Excellence. The 1st Annual Awards program recognized seven key supplier teams based on their achievements with data analytics in the retail space. The award winners were supplier teams working directly with their respective retail leaders at Ahold, Target and Walgreens.
National 4-H Council accepts $2.5 million grant from Walmart Foundation

CHEVY CHASE, Md. - National 4-H Council on Friday announced it has been awarded a grant from the Walmart Foundation for $2.5 million to deliver 4-H Healthy Living experiences under the Youth Voice: Youth Choice program.