Veryfi, using artificial intelligence technology to transform documents into structured data, analyzed the purchase receipts of Kraft Heinz and Hormel Foods goods to discern consumer shopping patterns. This latest installment of Veryfi Insights analyzes supermarket shopper receipt data to examine the frequency of line items in all receipts containing at least one item in a long list […]
Category: Nonfood Items
Posted inH-E-B, Independent Store News, Nonfood Items, Southwest
H-E-B Celebrates Brand Shop Opening With Themed Merchandise
To commemorate its 117th anniversary, H-E-B has launched an H-E-B branded shop in Kerrville, Texas. The retailers has plans to expand to more stores in early 2023. Customers can purchase H-E-B-themed merchandise from T-shirts, socks and baby clothes to hats, coffee mugs, shoes and stickers. In next year’s rollout, the retailer plans to include stores […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., Center Store, Nonfood Items, Southeast
Kroger Atlanta Division Holds Drug Take Back Events
The Kroger Atlanta Division, in partnership with Kroger Health and Cardinal Health, is preparing for its annual drug take back events at more than 150 local pharmacy locations across the country. These events will take place on Oct. 29 – the Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. In recent years, the rate […]
Posted inCenter Store, Albertsons, Nonfood Items, West
Albertsons To Provide Pet Pharmacy, Health Care Services
Boise, Idaho-based Albertsons Companies is offering money-saving solutions for pet owners. With more than 1,700 pharmacies located nationwide, shoppers can have their pet prescriptions transferred and filled at an Albertsons Cos. pharmacy and pay less than what vet offices might charge. “Nearly 30 percent of pet owners are grappling with the rising costs of pet ownership […]
Posted inMeijer, Independent Store News, Midwest, Nonfood Items
Meijer Begins Administering COVID-19 Boosters to 5-11 Age Group
Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Meijer is administering updated COVID-19 boosters to patients ages 5-11 at the retailer’s pharmacies across the Midwest. The retailer took action following the CDC’s approval for pediatric boosters to help protect its local communities. “While life has returned to normal for many, it’s important to remain vigilant and continue to protect your […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, Nonfood Items, Northeast
Tops To Participate In National Drug Take Back Day
On Oct. 29, Williamsville, New York-based Tops will participate in the 22nd Annual National Drug Take Back Day, hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration. Tops is reminding the community that all 50 of its pharmacy locations are approved drop-off locations for prescription drugs. Working alongside the Department of Environmental Conservation, shoppers will find designated disposal […]
Posted inCenter Store, National, Nonfood Items, Private Label Brands
Private Label Trade Show To Host 500 Nonfood Exhibits
PLMA’s Private Label Trade Show on Nov. 13-15 in Chicago will have a large presence of nonfood suppliers of everyday essentials, such as OTC medicine, baby care, personal care, health and wellness, pet care and household goods. More than 500 booths devoted to nonfoods will exhibit at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, whose South Hall will […]
Posted inH-E-B, Center Store, Nonfood Items, Southwest
H-E-B Receives AAHP Integrative Medicine Retailer Award
The American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists has named San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B as the 2022 recipient of its Integrative Medicine Retailer Award. This honor recognizes a retailer organization or retailer executive that promotes and sells products that encompass a broad range of therapeutic approaches to achieve optimal health and wellness for consumers. Accepting the award on behalf […]