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CVS Health advances sustainability efforts through purchase of renewable energy
CVS Health has entered into a 15-year agreement with Constellation to purchase clean, renewable energy equivalent to the energy use of 309 CVS Health locations in Illinois and Ohio.
Walgreens, Huggies raise awareness of diaper needs in U.S.
For every pack of Huggies Diapers purchased at a Walgreens store or online at Walgreens.com this August, Huggies will donate a day's worth of diapers to the National Diaper Bank Network, up to 1 million diapers.

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Publix accepts donations at the register to support Kentucky disaster relief efforts
Publix Super Markets Charities is donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support relief efforts in affected areas.
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Kroger debuts new spoke facility in Louisville, Ky.
The 50,000-sq.-ft. facility will collaborate with the customer fulfillment center in Monroe, Ohio and will serve as a last-mile cross-dock location.
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RangeMe retail trend report: Consumers embracing change amid supply chain pressures
Health-conscious purchasing impacts nearly every market, from skin care to pet food, according to the report.
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Rite Aid opens online scheduling for flu shots
Customers can now schedule online for appointments beginning today or walk in at Rite Aid and Bartell Drug’s locations.
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CVS Health plans to enter primary care by end of 2022
CVS Health said that it plans to acquire or take a stake in a primary care company by the end of the year.
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Walmart laying off corporate employees
Shortly after revealing that it was cutting its profit outlook, media reports confirmed that Walmart is laying off hundreds of corporate employees.
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CVS Health beats Q2 expectations with increase in prescription volume
Despite facing a challenging economic environment, CVS Health’s Q2 revenues increased to $80.6 billion, up 11% compared with the prior year period.
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Ulta Beauty invests in emerging tech via Prisma Ventures
Prisma Ventures will work with companies focused on changing and shaping the future of online and in-store experiences.
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Amazon adds academic, career coaching to employee benefits
New partnerships with Beyond 12 and Kaplan will provide Amazon employees with career coaching, college advising and specialized career services.
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Hy-Vee dietitians hosting healthy back-to-school events in August
Hy-Vee dietitians are hosting a series of programs and workshops focused on helping kids and families prepare for the upcoming school year with healthy recipes.
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Walmart to launch refurbished products program
Walmart is putting a new spotlight on its “like new” goods.
PHARMACY
NACDS set to welcome attendees at Total Store Expo 2022
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is highlighting the upcoming speakers, events and sessions that are on tap at the upcoming TSE in Boston from Aug. 27 to 29.

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