President since 2017, Colleen Lindholz has been credited as the architect of the company’s Food as Medicine strategy.
Category: Health & Wellness
The Shelby Report covers health and wellness for grocery retailers nationwide, from better-for-you products and natural and organic trends to supplements, functional foods and supplier announcements. Updated regularly across our five regional editions.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Pharmacy, Southeast, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Atlanta Division Hosting Wellness Events
The final event will be this Friday 2-6 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, National, News, Pharmacy, Walmart
Walmart, SCAN Planning Co-Branded Medicare Advantage Plan
The plan, pending regulatory approval, could include pharmacy and vision services along with food and over-the-counter benefits.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Midwest, News, Organic Natural
Natural Grocers To Open 2nd WI Store In Appleton
The store in the Fox Valley will open less than four months after its Lake Geneva debut gave the company its first Badger State location.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Hy-Vee, Independent Store News, Midwest, Pharmacy
Hy-Vee Targets Senior Traffic With Monthly Wellness Day Events
During each morning event, Hy-Vee health experts will cover timely topics including vaccines, staying healthy during flu season and enrolling for health insurance.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Southeast
Goodwill Opens Food Market In Eastern NC Food Desert
The 7,600-square-foot food market in Aurora, North Carolina, serves a community whose residents have had to travel long distances for healthy groceries.
Posted inPharmacy, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, National, Walmart
Walmart To Test Pharmacist Health Ambassadors In 5 Rural Stores
“This pilot will help us learn how a familiar, trusted setting can make health resources more accessible, practical and actionable for people living in rural communities,” said Walmart’s chief medical officer.
Posted inProduce News, Association News, Health & Wellness, National
Foundation For Fresh Produce Taps Dietitians To Drive Demand
FFP is executing an integrated consumer and influencer content strategy on the industry’s behalf.
Posted inAisle Watch, Center Store, Grocery Research, Health & Wellness, National, News, Nonfood Items
IHA Outlook: Cleaning, Home Health Products Lead Purchase Intent
Cleaning tools topped all 15 categories measured, with 67 percent of consumers very or somewhat likely to buy in the next 12 months.
Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Featured News, Grocery Research, Health & Wellness, National, News, Pharmacy
H-E-B Tops Inaugural JD Power Pharmacy Digital Experience Study
The study underscores how much digital experience now drives pharmacy loyalty.
Posted inSupply Chain News, Health & Wellness, News, West
Calif. Bill Creating ‘Non-Ultraprocessed’ Food Label Sent To Governor
Assembly Bill 2244 would establish a state certification program for products that are not classified as ultra-processed under state law.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Association News, Dairy News, Frozen Food, Grocery Research, National, News
NFRA Research: GLP-1 Users Reshaping The Grocery Basket
“GLP-1 users are changing more than what they eat. They’re changing what they expect from food,” NFRA chief Tricia Greyshock said.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Midwest, News, Produce News
Buche Foods First In SD To Offer Double Up Food Bucks
RF Buche, president and CEO of G.F. Buche Co., praised the program, saying, “We know every grocery dollar matters.”
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Merchandising News, National, News, The Kroger Co.
Kroger Wellness Tour Brings Weekend In-Store Activations, 4 Mini-Fests In September
Kroger’s September Wellness Tour puts pharmacists, dietitians and OptUP sampling in stores every Friday and Saturday, plus four community mini-fest events.
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, Health & Wellness, Marketing News, National, News
Beef Checkoff Targets Back-To-School Protein Demand With Recipe Push
The campaign centers on three recipes featured in a recent satellite media tour with a registered dietitian.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Center Store, Featured News, Grocery Research, National, News
Instacart Report: Protein, Fiber Reshaping America’s Grocery Carts
They have moved from niche to norm, with searches and share gains climbing, according to the study.
Posted inNews, Corporate Store News, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Merchandising News, National
Target To Launch Beauty Studio Concept In 600+ Stores Sept. 10
Target Beauty Studio launches Sept. 10 in more than 600 stores, featuring 1,600-plus products from 90 prestige and emerging brands, most new to Target.
Posted inCorporate Store News, Health & Wellness, News, Organic Natural, Specialty, West
Whole Foods Market To Open In Elk Grove, CA, In September
The store represents the Austin, Texas-based grocer’s fourth store in the Sacramento area and 94th in California.
Posted inIndependent Store News, Center Store, Featured News, Health & Wellness, Midwest, News
Busch’s Grows Center Store Offerings As Part Of Refresh In Canton, MI
More household, wellness and nutrition products were also part of the transformation of the location.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Featured News, Independent Store News, Midwest, News, Online Grocery Technology, Pharmacy
Meijer Adds Schedule-Ahead Vaccine Feature, Expands Mobile Clinics
Customers can schedule vaccination appointments even before vaccines arrive in the retailer’s inventory.