Albertsons Cos. has acquired MedCart Specialty Pharmacy in order to, the supermarket chain says, strengthen and extend its pharmacy specialty services. MedCart Specialty Pharmacy is an URAC-accredited pharmaceutical and healthcare provider of customized specialty care services and medication management for patients and physicians addressing complex diseases. “MedCart Specialty Pharmacy has built an exemplary operation, which complements […]
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Study Finds Lean Pork Fits In A Balanced Eating Plan For Weight Loss, Healthy Aging
Including nutrient-rich lean pork as part of a weight-loss diet could help women achieve their weight-loss success and improve their ability to get around, according to new research published in Current Developments in Nutrition. Duke University researchers found high-risk, obese women following weight-loss diets, which included lean pork, experienced significant weight loss, improved physical function and […]
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SpartanNash Foundation Raises $281K To Support Special Olympics In Nine States
The SpartanNash Foundation’s scan campaign to support Special Olympics raised $281,000 on behalf of Special Olympics athletes and state summer games in Colorado, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin. In addition to nearly $9.1 million in financial support since 1985, SpartanNash associates and their families also have volunteered thousands of […]
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Kellogg Co. Makes Sales Leadership Appointments
Kellogg Co. has made two sales leadership appointments to “ensure we maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace and provide best-in-class customer partnership,” according to a letter to the company’s retail partners. Colleen Flaherty, most recently chief customer officer and global head of sales for toymaker Melissa & Doug, joined Kellogg May 30 as SVP […]
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Non-Food For Thought: Are You Ready To Spring Into Warm-Weather Sales?
by Naomi Sleeper/director of business development, Imperial Distributors In honor of Father’s Day coming up in June, our May non-foods thoughts focus on products for male consumers. With grilling tools and gadgets—as well as camping gear and summer beer accessories—on display in stores now, supermarkets offer a variety of giftable seasonal general merchandise suitable for men […]
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Campbell Soup Co. Invests In Chef’d Meal Solutions Program
Campbell Soup Co. last week invested $10 million in Chef’d, an e-commerce meal marketplace. The strategic partnership is designed to help grow Campbell’s e-commerce capabilities. With the investment, Campbell becomes Chef’d’s largest strategic investor and will receive a seat on the company’s board of directors. Campbell officials said Chef’d will help with infrastructure and distribution […]
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Retail Bakers Of America Endorses Energy Consulting Firm
The Retail Bakers of America (RBA), based in Salisbury, Maryland, recently endorsed consulting firm APPI Energy to reduce and manage electricity and natural gas costs for RBA member companies. “APPI Energy saves our members valuable time and uses their experience to create budget certainty and cost reduction opportunity,” said RBA President Beth Fahey. “By doing […]
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Wegmans Takes The Cake Order Online
Rochester, New York-based Wegmans Food Markets is offering online celebration cake and cookie cake orders. Select cakes can be customized, ordered and paid for online with a credit or debit card and a minimum of 24 hours’ notice. Order pickup is available at all Wegmans stores. “Many customers have asked us for the convenience of […]