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Walmart Canada launches app
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario - Walmart Canada announced Wednesday the launch of its new online shopping application for iPhone and Android users.

"We're always looking for ways to enhance our customers' shopping experience," stated Rick Neuman, EVP technology and e-commerce at Walmart Canada. "The Walmart app saves customers time and money and provides better access to products while at home or on the go."

The app promises to help customers browse and check out efficiently with features such as:
Kroger's Axium Pharmacy merges with ModernHEALTH specialty pharmacy
CINCINNATI - Kroger on Wednesday announced an agreement for Axium Pharmacy Holdings to acquire the outstanding shares of Modern HC Holdings, a leading specialty pharmacy, to create a combined specialty pharmacy that will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kroger.

Report: Target's future may be all about small stores

With 1,790 stores spread across the country and sales growth in each of the last two years at under 2%, the New York Post reports that the discounter is accelerating plans to roll out more petite, urban stores. (New York Post)
Target hires Apple veteran to oversee global logistics

MINNEAPOLIS -- A veteran of Apple has been named as the new senior vice president in charge of global logistics, inventory allocation and replenishment at Target.

Ben Cook will lead the optimization of Target’s inbound and outbound supply chain processes, including carrier transportation and last-mile delivery. He’ll also oversee inventory allocation and replenishment, merchandise planning operations and global logistics. He will report to Target’s executive vice president and chief supply chain and logistics officer, Arthur Valdez.
Next generation of career Kroger leaders assume new roles

CINCINNATI - Kroger on Tuesday announced the retirement of Houston division president Bill Breetz, and the promotion of Marlene Stewart to succeed him. Stewart currently serves as president of the company's Dillons division.

Subsequently, Colleen Juergensen will succeed Stewart as president of Dillons. Juergensen currently serves as VP merchandising of the Smith's division.
CVS Health teams with Boston Red Sox to honor area veterans

WOONSOCKET, R.I. – CVS Health and the Boston Red Sox saluted veterans just days before Independence Day, partnering on bringing veterans from across New England to Fenway Park to participate in the annual CVS Health Baseball Camp.

This event marks the sixth year that CVS Health and the Boston Red Sox have teamed up to host veterans for a CVS Health Baseball Camp.
Walmart Clinic's Sandra Ryan recognized for lifetime achievement

KEYSTONE, Colo. - Sandra Ryan, VP Walmart Care Clinics, was recognized for her visionary leadership with more than 25 years of leadership experience in various clinical, management and leadership settings by the National Nurse Practitioners Symposium with the Loretta C. Ford Lifetime Achievement Award, Walmart announced on LinkedIn.
APhA students make trip to DC to advocate for pharmacy

WASHINGTON - The American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists, with the support of Amgen, Cardinal Health and Rite Aid, held leadership and professional development programming this weekend in Washington for 240 student pharmacists. The schedule kicked off with 223 student pharmacists visiting 125 Congressional offices on Capitol Hill to advocate for pharmacists' recognition as 'providers' in health care.
Target launches kid-centered back-to-school strategy

MINNEAPOLIS -- Target is taking an innovative approach to back-to-school season this year by involving kids every step of the way, from marketing to product development.

The company announced Monday that it will build on the success of its kid-inspired Cat & Jack and Pillowfort lines by relying on kids to direct how it will fund school programs in their communities and concept, direct and produce its national marketing campaign
Walgreens Boots Alliance expands Boots banner to South Korea

DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance on Monday announced that it has signed an agreement to form a franchise partnership with Emart Company, a member of Shinsegae Group and South Korea’s No. 1 hypermarket retailer. Together, they will create a Boots branded pharmacy-led, health and beauty retail franchise in South Korea.