RETAIL NEWS

The secret sauce: How Publix finds and keeps top talent

Publix, DSN’s 2019 Pharmacy Innovator of the Year, takes an approach to cultivating and promoting talent in its organization that sets it apart.

Walgreens, Kroger partner to launch group purchasing organization

The joint-venture group purchasing organization called Retail Procurement Alliance, which Walgreens and Kroger said is aimed at driving purchasing efficiencies, lower costs and combined resources.

Publix’s GreenWise Market opens 2 Florida locations

Publix is expanding its GreenWise Market concept by opening stores in Boca Raton and Lakeland, Fla.

H-E-B launches mobile shopping app

The company said the My H-E-B app is part of its efforts to focus on innovation and build out its digital services.

Dollar General to sell CBD products in select states

Dollar General announced the availability of approximately 20 CBD product SKUs in 1,100 of its stores across Tennessee and Kentucky.

Walgreens calls on Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka for social campaign

Walgreens is highlighting what it really takes to get through stressful holiday moments with a campaign starring celebrity couple Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka.

CVS Health to acquire IlliniCare Health

CVS Health announced that, in connection with the previously announced merger of Centene and WellCare Health Plans, it will acquire IlliniCare Health Plan.

Albertsons expanding micro-fulfillment pilot center

Albertsons is expanding on a pilot of “micro-fulfillment” centers supported by a hyperlocal fulfillment solution from Takeoff Technologies.

Publix donates $2.5M to support Habitat for Humanity affiliates

Publix announced that its Super Markets Charities would be donating $2.5 million to support 121 Habitat for Humanity affiliates.

Walgreens, UnitedHealthcare to open in-store Medicare service centers

UnitedHealthcare and Walgreens will be opening 14 UnitedHealthcare Medicare service centers within Walgreens stores in five metropolitan areas.

Walmart piloting Nuro’s autonomous grocery delivery

Walmart customers in Houston can receive their online grocery orders from Nuro’s self-driving vehicles.

Louisiana takes lead in Walgreens’ Flu Index

Walgreens is releasing the November report of its flu index with Louisiana reporting the most instances of the flu.

BJ’s Wholesale Club donates $50K to support Boston Food Bank

BJ’s Wholesale Club made a $50,000 donation to The Greater Boston Food Bank.

What's in store: 5 ways retail will change in 2020

David Orgel takes a look at what the coming year might hold for retail — from supercharged e-commerce to further emphasis on experiential retail.