Posted inIndependent Store News, News, Publix Super Markets, Southeast

Publix Promotes Scanlon To VP, Pharmacy

Publix Super Markets has promoted Katie Scanlon to VP of pharmacy, effective Feb. 1. Scanlon has spent nearly two decades with Publix, beginning her career in 2007 as a floating pharmacist in Sandy Springs, Georgia. She then advanced through roles including assistant pharmacy manager, pharmacy manager and clinical pharmacist. Beginning in 2018, Scanlon served as […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Natural Grocers, News, Southwest

Natural Grocers Launches Free Three-Part Health Class Series

Natural Grocers has a new free three-part educational class series designed to help customers make practical, science-based changes to their eating and lifestyle habits. The series, titled “Hack Your Health,” will cover topics including nutrition fundamentals, metabolic flexibility and habits for long-term success. The classes will be offered at Natural Grocers stores and virtually, providing […]

Posted inNews, Amazon Fresh, Corporate Store News, Northeast, Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market To Open New Store In Cheshire, CT

Whole Foods Market plans to open a new 42,000-square-foot store Feb. 5 at 1985 Highland Ave. in Cheshire, Connecticut. The location’s product assortment features more than 1,000 items from New England, sourced with the help of John Lawson, forager for local and emerging brands at Whole Foods Market. On opening morning, customers will receive samples […]

Posted inIndependent Store News, Midwest, News, Schnucks

Schnucks Donates $180K To The Salvation Army Through Register Round Up

Schnucks and its customers donated $181,677 to The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign through its recent Round Up at the Register program. The 15-day effort invited customers to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar at checkout, with all donations directed to the nonprofit in the communities where they were collected. Customers contributed […]

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Kroger Completes Sale Of Vitacost.com To iHerb

The Kroger Co. has completed the sale of Vitacost.com Inc., an e-commerce retailer of vitamins, supplements and other health and wellness products, to iHerb LLC. The transaction closed Jan. 8. Kroger said the decision to sell Vitacost.com reflects its ongoing review of non-core assets “to determine their ongoing contribution and role within the company as […]

Posted inOnline Grocery Technology, Albertsons, Grocery Store Equipment, News, West

Albertsons Media Collective Launches Measurement For In-Store Media

Albertsons Media Collective, the retail media division of Albertsons Companies, has launched a new incrementality measurement solution designed to highlight the impact of in-store media campaigns and provide brands with clearer, causal insights into performance. The new capability uses a matched-market test-and-control methodology to isolate incremental sales driven specifically by in-store media. By comparing stores running […]

Posted inHealth & Wellness, News, Southwest, Walmart

Walmart Launches Better Care Services, Rolls Back Prices

Walmart is starting the new year with an expanded focus on customer health and affordability through the launch of Better Care Services and lowering prices on more than 1,000 wellness-focused products across food, supplements, over-the-counter items and fitness essentials. The initiative is part of Walmart’s effort to make healthcare and healthy living more accessible for […]

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Amazon Debuts Redesigned Dash Cart For Whole Foods Market

Amazon has introduced a redesigned version of its Dash Cart smart shopping cart, rolling out the updated technology at select Whole Foods Market stores with plans to expand to dozens of the banner’s locations across the U.S. by the end of 2026. The latest Dash Cart generation incorporates features developed from customer feedback aimed at […]