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Walmart intros Built for Better destination

Walmart launched “Built for Better,” an online destination that identifies products on its website that meet independent standards for promoting personal well-being and reducing environmental impact.
WBA makes $970M majority investment in Shields Health Solutions

Walgreens Boots Alliance hopes to use the investment in the specialty pharmacy company as a means of speeding up the development of new healthcare models and creating a platform from which to build partnerships with health systems.

Meijer preps shoppers for camping season

The retailer is catering to camping enthusiasts by stocking up on specialized gear and seasonal must-haves.
Southeastern Grocers, Feeding America partner on hunger relief initiatives

The retailer will be hosting a register campaign at all of its banners that will support Feeding America’s hunger relief efforts.
Walgreens offering new round of employee bonuses, rewards

The retailer is awarding new bonuses and rewards for pharmacy teams, as well as offering employees an incentive of $200 in myWalgreens cash to those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Walgreens Find Care adds Kiio digital musculoskeletal therapy

Kiio uses evidence-based clinical protocols and technology to deliver personalized therapeutic exercise, education and interactive coaching digitally.
Hy-Vee to host 4th ‘Best of Local Brands’ summit in November

Midwestern vendors are invited to submit their products for potential Hy-Vee distribution.
Giant Eagle, RangeMe partner to grow e-commerce channel

The retailer has launched a product submission call with RangeMe to expand its Giant Eagle Marketplace offerings.
CVS Health to collaborate with Novo Nordisk to tackle obesity

The initial offering will be available at three HealthHUB locations in the Phoenix area — two in Chandler and one in Gilbert — with plans to expand to additional locations later in the year.
Hy-Vee intros pharmacy technician apprenticeship, seeks to hire 2K pharmacy techs

The apprenticeship is free for all Hy-Vee pharmacy technicians and can be completed in as few as eight months, depending on state requirements, while working at its pharmacy.
Southeastern Grocers highlights Hispanic Heritage Month initiatives

The retailer is set to open two Fresco y Más locations in November and host its first Hispanic Heritage Cooking Competition for a Cause on Oct. 15.
Walmart, Ford expand autonomous vehicle delivery service

Walmart is working with Ford and autonomous vehicle technology platform Argo AI to launch an autonomous vehicle delivery service in Miami; Austin, Texas; and Washington, D.C.
Walgreens, Northwell Health ink strategic agreement

Focused in New York state, the agreement will examine the companies’ goals of developing innovative healthcare delivery models, offerings and services to improve population health and reduce costs via retail health services.
Southeastern Grocers to sponsor Pride festivals across Florida

Southeastern Grocers announced that it would be sponsoring four Pride festivals throughout Florida.

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