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April 24, 2013
Target to remodel, upgrade 25 school libraries in 2013

Target will renovate libraries at more than two dozen schools in need across the country this year under a program that will also include book donations and technology upgrades, as well as the option to have a Target-supported food pantry built, the mass merchandise retailer said.

April 23, 2013
Kmart store robbed, suspect steals information backed up electronically from store safe

An armed robber allegedly stole sensitive electronic information on pharmacy customers from a Kmart store in Little Rock, Ark., last month, the mass merchandise retailer said.

April 23, 2013
RadioShack closes Target mobile kiosks

RadioShack has ended its mobile phone partnership with Target amid slumping sales, the electronics store chain said.

April 22, 2013
Costco employee injured in Boston attack has insurance, company says

In one of the most disturbingly iconic images to emerge from the recent terrorist attack in Boston, a runner who lost both legs in the blast is shown being rushed away by wheelchair.

April 22, 2013
Nutrisystem launches weight-loss kits at Walmart stores

Nutrisystem has launched its 5-Day Nutrisystem Jumpstart Your Weight Loss Kit at nearly 2,000 Walmart stores, the company said.

April 22, 2013
Retailers mark Earth Day with sustainability efforts

Giant Food of Landover, Md., is one of several retailers promoting environmental awareness as part of Earth Day, the Ahold USA-owned retailer said.

April 22, 2013
Rite Aid highlights redesigned website

Rite Aid's revamped website will offer a "more personalized and engaging" experience for customers, the company said.

April 22, 2013
Target customers frequently turn to pharmacists for allergy advice, survey finds

More than half of allergy sufferers seek advice from pharmacists and doctors, a new survey by Target has found.

April 19, 2013
Ahold USA donates $500,000 to fund for Boston terrorist attack victims

Ahold USA and its Stop & Shop banner have donated half a million dollars to a charitable organization set up to aid victims of the recent terrorist attacks in Boston.

April 18, 2013
Michel Coutu resigns from Rite Aid board

Rite Aid board member Michel Coutu has resigned, effective Wednesday, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.

April 18, 2013
Stop & Shop highlights sustainability efforts for Earth Day

Stop & Shop is marking Earth Day on Monday by emphasizing the measures it has taken to reduce its effects on the environment, the Ahold USA-owned supermarket banner said.

April 18, 2013
Stop & Shop sponsors health and wellness summit for middle school students

Stop & Shop will sponsor a healthy-eating summit for middle schoolers in New Jersey on Thursday, the supermarket chain said.

April 17, 2013
Ahold 'shocked' by Boston attack, CEO tells shareholders

Royal Ahold CEO Dick Boer expressed condolences for the victims of Monday's bombing of the Boston Marathon in a meeting with shareholders Wednesday.

April 17, 2013
Costco, IRI update Costco CRX program

Costco and IRI announced Wednesday that they will change a program that the club retailer describes as a single, global solution for category, point-of-sale and supply chain tracking, as well as extend the program to Mexico.

April 17, 2013
Sears Holdings launches fulfillment service for merchants

Sears Holdings has launched a service that it said would offer a simple, cost-effective way for businesses to manage storage, picking, packing and shipping of customer orders from Sears Marketplace and other places a merchant sells products.

April 16, 2013
Giant-Landover hopes to raise $1.6 million for local cancer center

Giant Food of Landover, Md., is planning to raise $1.6 million for children's cancer research, the supermarket chain said Tuesday.

April 16, 2013
Jean Coutu Group sells 72.5 million shares of Rite Aid stock

The Jean Coutu Group sold 72.5 million of its 178.4 million shares of Rite Aid stock, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Monday and company announcement Tuesday.

April 16, 2013
Publix adds board member

During its annual stockholders’ meeting, Steve Knopik was elected to Publix Super Markets’ board of directors.

April 16, 2013
Sam's Club offers free oral health screenings

Sam's Club offered free oral care and health screening events at all 564 of its stores that have pharmacies, the club retailer said.

April 16, 2013
Stater Bros. appoints Peter Van Helden as president, COO

A former executive of Supervalu has been tapped for a top position at Stater Bros. Markets, the supermarket chain said.

April 16, 2013
Target lowers Q1 EPS guidance amid softer-than-expected sales

Target has lowered its earnings expectations for first quarter 2013, the mass merchandise retailer said Tuesday.

April 15, 2013
Kmart's 'Ship My Pants' ad goes viral

The mass merchandise retailer has garnered significant attention with its "Ship My Pants" ad, which has received close to 7.4 million views on YouTube and coverage in news outlets nationwide.

April 15, 2013
Kroger sets initiative to source 100% of palm oil from sustainable sources

Kroger announced today the company's committment to sourcing sustainable palm oil by the end of 2015 amidst the growing popularity of vegetable oil and deforestation fears.

April 15, 2013
Nielsen announces Consumer 360 conference

Nielsen has announced a new Consumer 360 conference to be held in Phoenix, Ariz., June 3-5.

April 15, 2013
Reports: University of Utah opens pharmacy education, research center

The University of Utah's College of Pharmacy has opened a new research organization designed to encourage collaboration and interaction, according to published reports.

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