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Target names new top merchant, creates chief digital officer role
MINNEAPOLIS - Target on Tuesday announced the hire of Mark Tritton as EVP and chief merchandising officer. In this role, Tritton will oversee enterprise buying, product design and development, sourcing, visual merchandising strategy and merchandising transformation and operations for the retailer.
Ahold USA to host complimentary health screenings
CARLISLE, Pa. - Ahold USA will be providing a day of free health education and services, including health screenings and vaccination reviews, across 83 locations this Saturday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The complimentary screenings will be available at select locations across all of Ahold USA's banners, including Giant Pharmacy, Martin's and Stop & Shop. Ahold USA pharmacists will be on hand at each participating location to help facilitate the screenings.

McKesson, Walmart team on generics sourcing, extend distribution agreement

SAN FRANCISCO and BENTONVILLE, Ark. — McKesson and Walmart announced a new generics sourcing agreement Monday alongside and extended distribution contract between the two companies. In a move aimed at improving value and scale for both parties, the agreement will see Walmart and McKesson jointly sourcing generics for their U.S. operations.
Amazon's higher prices are an opportunity for Target, Walmart

LAS VEGAS -- Target and Walmart’s beverage and breakfast product pricing is significantly cheaper than Amazon's, according to a new study.

Research conducted by Boomerang Commerce and presented at Shoptalk Monday in Las Vegas suggests that Target and Walmart could lure customers away from Amazon by expanding their assortments of pantry goods — such as canned food, snacks and other non-perishables — while maintaining competitive pricing.
CVS Health launches in-store fundraising campaign to benefit ALA's LUNG FORCE initiative

WOONSOCKET, R.I. - CVS Health on Monday launched an in-store fundraising campaign at CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide to benefit the American Lung Association's LUNG FORCE initiative.

Now through June 11, customers can donate $1, $3 or more at the register at 7,900 CVS Pharmacy locations and online at www.cvs.com/lung. CVS Health is the national presenting sponsor of LUNG FORCE, which is focused on raising awareness about lung cancer in women and increasing research funding to save lives.
Crain's: Advocate Health Care to assume operations of Chicago-area Walgreens clinics this week
Executives' Club of Chicago to name WBA's Stefano Pessina as 2016 International Executive of the Year

CHICAGO - The Executives' Club of Chicago will be awarding Stefano Pessina, CEO Walgreens Boots Alliance, with the 2016 International Executive of the Year Award.
Meijer opens first of new clinics under Sparrow Health System partnership

An exam room in the new Sparrow FastCare Clinic at the Okemos, Mich. Meijer store.

OKEMOS, Mich. — Meijer on Monday held a ribbon cutting ceremony to open its newest health care clinic at its location here at 2055 W. Grand River Ave. The Sparrow FastCare clinic will offer walk-in services for minor injuries and common illnesses and is staffed by nurse practitioners and physician assistants from Sparrow Health System.
BevNET: PepsiCo tests heated beverages in Boston-area CVS stores

PepsiCo recently completed a test of warmed soft drinks and teas at approximately a dozen CVS locations in the Boston area. According to BevNET, the 7.5 ounce cans were displayed in a countertop warming cabinet heated to 122°F and PepsiCo is currently reviewing sales data. (BevNET)
Kantar, Nielsen join 'Vision 2027' at NACDS Total Store Expo

ARLINGTON, Va. -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo has announced participants of its Vision 2027 attraction at the 2016 TSE, which will be held Aug. 6-9 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.