Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies has announced that customers with Medicare Part B coverage, including those enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, will be able to get free COVID-19 rapid tests at the company’s more than 1,700 pharmacies. Those eligible can get up to eight over-the-counter tests each month, without an appointment, through the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency. “We’re committed to making COVID-19 testing easier in the many neighborhoods […]
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Kroger Health’s Platform Recognized By University Of Cincinnati Study
Cincinnati, Ohio-based Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., partnered with the University of Cincinnati to execute an independent clinical research study to learn how retailers, like Kroger, serve as a healthcare destination by leveraging food and nutrition education to support the health and wellbeing of shoppers. “Kroger Health is proud of our partnership with the University of […]
The Giant Co. Relaunches ‘Healing The Planet’ Grant Program
The Giant Company, in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, has relaunched its “Healing the Planet” grant program. This year, $300,000 will be awarded to projects aimed at improving the health and quality of waterways. “Last year’s grant recipients demonstrated that no matter how big or how small a project may be, you can make a difference […]
BJ’s Wholesale Club Opening Location April 8 In Ross Township, PA
BJ’s Wholesale Club, an operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern U.S., has announced a club location will open April 8 in Ross Township, Pennsylvania. The opening will bring the retailer’s total number of U.S. locations to 227, with 19 clubs in Pennsylvania and two in Pittsburgh. The club will have a BJ’s Gas location on […]
Stop & Shop Begins Annual ‘Help Cure Childhood Cancer’ Campaign
New Rochelle, New York-based Stop & Shop began its ‘Help Cure Childhood Cancer’ campaign March 31 with an event at its New Rochelle store. Stop & Shop customers will be able to support MSK Kids, the pediatric program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. The fundraiser, which celebrates its 21st anniversary this year, raises money […]
BJ’s Wholesale Club Launches Same-Day Select Membership Delivery
Westborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club has announced a rollout of “Same-Day Select,” a membership add-on to its same-day delivery service. BJ’s Same-Day Select service is an upgrade option for BJ’s Wholesale Club members, allowing them to pay a one-time fee upfront for either unlimited or a set number of same-day grocery deliveries, delivered in as little as two […]
The Giant Co. Donates 3,000 Hams To Help Eliminate Hunger This Spring
The Carlisle, Pennsylvania-based Giant Company will donate 3,000 hams to 13 partner food banks and food pantries across three states as the company continues its work to eliminate hunger. Hams will be donated across Pennsylvania, Maryland and Virginia, as Giant and Martin’s team members give back to the community they serve. “Food insecurity is something every […]
Whole Foods’ Oblisk Discusses Regenerative Agriculture At Shoptalk 2022
Sonya Gafsi Oblisk, chief marketing and communications officer for Austin, Texas-based Whole Foods Market, discussed the grocer’s point of view on regenerative agriculture and outlined its focus on caring for communities and the environment during Shoptalk 2022, held March 28 in Las Vegas, Nevada. During a fireside chat with Erin Hiatt, VP of corporate social responsibility […]
