MinuteClinic, CVS Health’s retail medical clinic, has rolled out its new virtual health care offering in New Mexico and Wyoming. People in the two states with minor illnesses and injuries, skin conditions and other wellness needs can now seek care through MinuteClinic Video Visits, a telehealth offering. MinuteClinic Video Visits provide patients with access to care […]
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New Seasons Market To Increase Starting Pay For Staff
Portland, Oregon-based neighborhood grocer New Seasons Market will increase starting pay to $15 per hour for staff across Oregon, Washington and California in 2019, building on the company’s long history of supporting staff with industry-leading pay and benefits in the communities it serves. New Seasons’ sister company, New Leaf Community Markets, will additionally increase starting […]
Raley’s Invests In Two Acquired Locations In Reno
West Sacramento, California-based Raley’s has invested in and improved two of its recently acquired Reno, Nevada, area stores. Raley’s in Mira Loma received expanded product offerings while Raley’s on Caughlin Parkway also received expanded product offerings plus a new décor package. When Raley’s acquired the Scolari’s locations earlier this year, each store was set to […]
IPC Gets A Lot of Yardage Out Of Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Freshman BYU quarterback Zach Wilson threw a perfect game Dec. 21 against the Western Michigan Broncos on the blue turf at Albertsons Stadium during the 22nd annual Famous Idaho Potato Bowl (FIPB). Wilson completed all 18 passes totaling 317 yards and threw four touchdowns, setting a new single-game BYU record for completions. The BYU Cougars […]
Grocery Outlet Bargain Market Appoints Eric Lindberg CEO, MacGregor Read Vice Chair
The board of directors of Grocery Outlet Bargain Market has appointed Eric Lindberg to CEO and MacGregor Read to vice chairman. Lindberg and Read previously held the position of co-CEOs. Lindberg joined Grocery Outlet Bargain Market in 1996 and began his tenure in operations before advancing through positions in retail marketing and procurement. “I am […]
Peet’s Coffee Acquires Majority Stake In Revive Kombucha
Peet’s Coffee has acquired a majority stake in Revive Kombucha, a craft brewery based in Petaluma, California. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Revive offers an array of naturally fermented, organic, non-GMO, Fair Trade certified, ethically sourced and raw bottled and on-tap Kombucha. Peet’s says its financing will help to continue to scale the Revive brand, […]
Kroger And Nuro Launch First Unmanned Delivery Service For The General Public
The Kroger Co. and Nuro have launched what they say is the first-ever unmanned delivery service available to the general public in Scottsdale, Arizona. Since August, the companies have operated a self-driving grocery delivery service in Scottsdale with an autonomous Prius fleet accompanied by vehicle operators. The autonomous vehicles have completed nearly 1,000 deliveries to the […]
Sprouts’ Sanders Speaks To NEW Southern California About Leadership
“Equipped to lead” was the theme of an Oct. 11 meeting of the NEW (Network of Executive Women) Southern California chapter and keynote speaker Dan Sanders, COO of Sprouts, came equipped with quite a leadership resume. Moderator Mike Hendry, EVP of merchandising and marketing for Northgate Gonzalez Markets, introduced Sanders as a proven leader specializing […]
