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Multichannel shoppers pick the low-hanging fruit, including apples and oranges
WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT — With shoppers looking for ways to buy things more conveniently, it's clear that the age of the multichannel consumer is well under way, and retailers would be wise to respond in kind. Many of them have already done so.

According to retail consulting firm Upstream Commerce, convenience ranks at the top of reasons why consumers shop online, and as recent news has shown, this is just as true for supermarkets as it is for anyone else.
Retail information technology vet joins Weis from Supervalu
SUNBURY, Pa. — Information technology vet Shirl Stroeing joined Weis Markets earlier this week as the company's VP and chief information officer, according to published reports.

Stroeing makes the move from Supervalu, where she was VP service management and operations support.

Stroeing succeeds Bob Mawyer, who departed Weis earlier this year, and will report to Scott Frost, Weis SVP, CFO and treasurer.

Improved adherence, med management can reduce hospital re-admissions, healthcare group says

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — Improving medication adherence may be the key to reducing hospital re-admission rates, according to a new issue brief by a health policy research organization.
Walgreens taps former Wellpoint strategist as chief strategy officer

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens recently announced the appointment of Brad Fluegel as SVP and chief strategy officer. Fluegel will be responsible for corporate strategy, business development, project management and the corporate consulting team while also working on venture capital efforts.
Supervalu announces slowdown of price position overhaul as buyout speculation populates newswires

MINNEAPOLIS — While Supervalu has completed its overhaul of its value proposition across its Jewel-Osco banner, the grocer will be analyzing the impact before replicating the price repositioning across its entire chain, the Minnesota-based supermarket chain announced Thursday morning. "We continue to have a market-leading price position amongst conventional food retailers in three markets," Wayne Sales, Supervalu president, CEO and chairman told analysts during the second-quarter conference call.
New Snapbox framed prints transform smartphone photos into framed artwork

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Jondo-USA, a maker of personalized photo and decor products, is making it easy for consumers to create and order framed prints from their smartphone and digital camera photos with the new Snapbox framed prints.

SnapBox products will be available for pick-up and pay at 12,000 retail locations, including Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs, with free shipping to those locations.
Supervalu business optimization head assumes reins of wholesale business, too

MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu on Thursday morning announced it has named Janel Haugarth to lead its independent business organization, replacing Leon Bergmann, who has decided to leave the company.
Target firing on all cylinders for the holidays

MINNEAPOLIS — Target is enticing shoppers this holiday season with new initiatives, including price match, exclusive gift offerings and shoppable advertisements.

“Target’s holiday plans are built around an outstanding shopping experience, exclusive merchandise and competitive prices,” said Gregg Steinhafel, Target Chairman, president and CEO. “Our guests will be able to shop with confidence this holiday season knowing that we are intensely focused on providing them the right merchandise at the right price.”
CVS Caremark names EVP specialty pharmacy

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Caremark announced on Thursday the appointment of Alan Lotvin to the position of EVP specialty pharmacy.

Lotvin has extensive experience in the pharmacy benefit management and specialty pharmacy industries. Prior to joining CVS Caremark, Lotvin was president and CEO of Icore Healthcare, a Magellan Health Services company. Previously, he has held roles as president and COO of M|C Communications, a medical education provider, and served in various senior management positions at Medco Health Solutions, including president of specialty pharmacy services.
Target to open second CityTarget format in San Francisco in 2013

SAN FRANCISCO — Target has announced plans to open its second CityTarget store in San Francisco in October 2013. The company's first CityTarget in San Francisco opened nearly a week ago on Oct. 10.

The San Francisco West CityTarget will be 119,000 sq. ft. and located at the southwest corner of Geary and Masonic Streets.

Multichannel shoppers pick the low-hanging fruit, including apples and oranges

Retail information technology vet joins Weis from Supervalu

Improved adherence, med management can reduce hospital re-admissions, healthcare group says

Walgreens taps former Wellpoint strategist as chief strategy officer

Supervalu announces slowdown of price position overhaul as buyout speculation populates newswires

New Snapbox framed prints transform smartphone photos into framed artwork

Supervalu business optimization head assumes reins of wholesale business, too

Target firing on all cylinders for the holidays

CVS Caremark names EVP specialty pharmacy

Target to open second CityTarget format in San Francisco in 2013

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