David Salazar
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- 6/6/2021
Walgreens, Abbott pilot brings COVID-19 tests to EBT cardholders in Philadelphia
Through July 4, people with a Pennsylvania EBT card can receive enough supply of the Abbott BinaxNow COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test to test every member of their family within the FDA’s testing guidelines. - 6/6/2021
DJ Khaled intros CBD-enhanced men’s grooming line
The lineup includes a face mask, cleanser, shaving cream, moisturizer and beard oil, each of which is formulated with 300 mg of CBD. - 6/6/2021
GNC bringing products to Walmart, growing wholesale footprint
Walmart will be carrying a curated selection of GNC’s own-brand products, beginning with a selection of men's and women’s essential vitamins at 4,000 Walmart stores. - 6/3/2021
Kroger partners with Trae Young, Turner Sports to encourage COVID-19 vaccination in Atlanta
The grocer is partnering with Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young and Turner Sports to encourage vaccinations in underserved communities in Atlanta. - 6/3/2021
HempFusion debuting private-label division with line for leading grocer
The company said the 10-SKU private-label line for a leading, publicly traded grocery retailer is set to ship in July and was the result of its products’ performance among shoppers. - 6/2/2021
DSN names Maynard editorial director
Nigel F. Maynard will lead print and digital operations, including its increasingly popular video content, and expand DSN’s digital platform as it seeks to provide retailer and supplier news and features in whatever format the reader wants. - 6/2/2021
Walgreens offering new COVID-19 testing option for international travelers
Walgreens is offering the Abbott BinaxNOW COVID-19 Ag Card Home Test, administered by eMed, which meets CDC requirements for travelers returning to the United States from abroad. - 6/1/2021
Albertsons rolls out enhanced supplier diversity efforts
Albertsons is forging new partnerships — including with C2FO, ECRM, RangeMe and Quantum — to strengthen its base of diverse-owned suppliers. - 6/1/2021
WBA, AmerisourceBergen complete Alliance Healthcare deal
Walgreens Boots Alliance said the more than $6 billion in cash generated from the sale would go toward reducing debt and investments focused on growing its retail pharmacy and healthcare businesses. - 5/27/2021
Prestige acquiring Akorn’s consumer health brands
Among the brands being acquired is TheraTears, which makes up 80% of the portfolio's revenues, as well as four other brands in the VMS and cough-cold categories — Diabetic Tussin, MagOx, Mult-betic and Zostrix.
