Nonfoods Archive
Expo East: Natural HBC Buyers Should ‘Think’ for Consumers
BALTIMORE — Due to the availability of natural and organic products in multiple retail channels, retailers looking to differentiate should carry a selection of products based on making the choice as to what to purchase easier on the shopper, according to speakers and retailer attendees at the Natural Products Expo East here yesterday....
Expo East: Natural HBC Training Poses a Challenge
BALTIMORE — While customers expect more from employees trained in organic and natural foods and health and beauty care products, employees generally have more to learn about the HBC section, and training should be altered accordingly, Shannon Szymkowiak, marketing and member services manger at Whole Food Co-Op in Duluth, Minn., told SN after conducting a workshop called “Organic Retailer Training” at the Natural Products Expo East, here, yesterday....
Pharmacy Waiting for Congress to Resolve Rx Pad Bills
WASHINGTON — Following an intense effort by the pharmacy industry, including Food Marketing Institute, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, and National Community Pharmacists Association, Congress is moving forward with legislation that will delay implementation of a law that requires all Medicaid prescriptions to be written on tamper-resistant prescription paper....
Consumers Will Spend More on Halloween This Year: Study
WASHINGTON — The average consumer is expected to increase their Halloween spending by more than $5 this year as compared to last year, according to the National Retail Federation’s Halloween Consumer Intentions and Actions Survey, conducted by BIGresearch. ...
Publix Named Preferred Pharmacy for Florida Drug Card Plan
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets here was named the preferred pharmacy for the Florida Drug Card Program. ...
Wal-Mart Launches Private-Label ‘Green’ Light Bulbs
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — This month, Wal-Mart Stores launched private-label compact fluorescent light bulbs, the retailer said yesterday....
Clinics in Dahl’s Stores Expand Hours
DES MOINES, Iowa — Based on customer demand, three Mercy’s Quick Care Clinics, located in Dahl’s Food stores here, have expanded their weekday hours and added Saturday hours....
Meijer Gets Physician-Staffed Clinics
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer here will house physician-staffed Medical Marts in three stores in the western suburbs of Chicago, according to Las Vegas-based Medical Marts....
Retail Pharmacy Meets With Congress on Medicaid
WASHINGTON — Retail pharmacy executives joined representatives from pharmacy companies throughout the U.S. for a “fly-in” yesterday, a collaborative industry effort to visit with members of Congress and advocate on behalf of community pharmacy....
Four Nashville Krogers to Add Clinics
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. here plans to open at least four Nashville-area walk-in clinics with partner the Little Clinic, Brentwood, Tenn., by the end of this year....
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