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4 weeks ago | 
massmarketretailers.com | David Pinto |Jason Reiser |Thorvardur de Shong
TORONTO — Look Beauty, a pacesetter in the sourcing of unique and innovative South Korean beauty trends to North American consumers, is being acquired by Upper Canada Soap. Look Beauty’s flagship is Masque Bar, a line of masks infused with high quality serums and ingredients — is firmly established as a staple in self-care routines around the world.
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4 weeks ago | 
massmarketretailers.com | David Pinto |Jason Reiser |Jeffrey Woldt |Thorvardur de Shong
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart is making Easter celebrations more affordable and convenient than ever, offering incredible savings on everything from festive baskets to a holiday meal priced even lower than last year—at less than $6 per person. With budget-friendly baskets, spring fashion, and seasonal décor, Walmart continues to be the ultimate one-stop destination for Easter essentials.
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4 weeks ago | 
massmarketretailers.com | David Pinto |Jason Reiser |Jeffrey Woldt |Scot Meyer
Once upon a time, Americans trusted institutions like the government, the media, and big businesses. (Or at least that's what they would have you believe.) However, a new report from the Kearney Consumer Institute (KCI) confirms that whatever trust people once had in those institutions has collapsed. For example, the number of consumers who say they have "complete confidence" in religion/church has fallen from 31% in 2021 to 22% in 2025.
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4 weeks ago | 
massmarketretailers.com | David Pinto |Jason Reiser |Jeffrey Woldt
As questions surrounding the apparently sudden departure of Kroger chief executive Rodney McMullen begin to assume a more realistic interpretation and speculation, a far more intriguing aspect of the situation has begun to assert itself: What’s next for Kroger? The question is far more than an idle guessing game. Kroger, as anyone following grocery retailing in America has long grasped, is not just another supermarket retailer.
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2 months ago | 
chaindrugreview.com | David Pinto |Bill Schiffner |Thorvardur de Shong
WINNIPEG, Canada — Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health announced last week a $10 million donation agreement with the Manitoba Government to fund critical programs that will directly benefit children and families of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit Peoples (MMIWG2S+).
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2 months ago | 
chaindrugreview.com | David Pinto |Bill Schiffner |Thorvardur de Shong
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has named Ed DeVaney president of the company’s CVS Caremark pharmacy benefit management business. He was named interim president in December 2024. DeVaney will report to Prem Shah, group president, CVS Health. “Ed’s ability to build and grow a strong team culture, while prioritizing talent development, leads to strong business results,” said CVS Health president and CEO, David Joyner.
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2 months ago | 
chaindrugreview.com | David Pinto |Bill Schiffner
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa. — Consumer preferences in the cough, cold and flu category continue to shift with many of them looking for “cleaner” products that deliver convenience, transparency and dependable symptom relief without compromise. Boiron, the world leader in homeopathic medicines, is helping meet these evolving needs with its latest addition, ThroatCalm Spray, a unique, plant-powered alternative for sore throat relief.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
chaindrugreview.com | David Pinto |Scott Melville |Jeffrey Woldt
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — The COVID-19 pandemic dramatically demonstrated the vital role that community pharmacy plays in supporting the health and wellness of the communities it serves. While public recognition of the value of pharmacy’s contribution has expanded significantly since the pandemic, community pharmacy, particularly independents, continue to face a formidable array of challenges, as evidenced by the number of ongoing pharmacy closures.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
chaindrugreview.com | David Pinto |Scott Melville |Thorvardur de Shong |Jeffrey Woldt
Rick Gates, Senior Vice President and Chief Pharmacy Officer, Walgreens2024 was a pivotal year for the health care industry, and particularly across pharmacy. At Walgreens, we continued to build upon our strong foundation as the trusted, convenient front door into health care for communities across the country.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
chaindrugreview.com | David Pinto |Sheila Arquette |John O’Brien |Susan A. Cantrell
By David PintoThe Economist, that news-oriented, internationally flavored, reasonably neutral, highly regarded weekly print publication, recently explored, in print, the newest, or not so new, emerging retail format in the United Kingdom: the corner store.
