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Health and Wellness

Technology

Walgreens enlists digital tool to ease access to prescription drug discounts

 By Russell Redman on Dec. 06, 2023

Rx Savings Finder from health care tech provider RxSense connects patients to savings on thousands of medications.

Wellness

Instacart launches produce stipend program in D.C.

By Timothy Inklebarger on Dec. 05, 2023

The rollout of the D.C. program follows the March launch of the Fresh Funds initiative in Indianapolis, where 640 recipients received similar stipends and Instacart+ memberships.

Wellness

Health care supplier Medline serves up grocery program for Medicare beneficiaries

By Russell Redman on Nov. 20, 2023

New Food Benefit Solution delivers fresh produce, grocery and prepared meal boxes to plan members under “food as medicine” concept.

Retailers

The Giant Co. commits nearly $600K to fund mobile food pantry

By Diane Adam on Nov. 16, 2023

The Pennsylvania-based retailer is partnering with Geisinger to address food insecurity in the state's central Susquehanna Valley.

Wellness

Shoppers taking new weight-loss drugs make more frequent grocery trips

By Russell Redman on Nov. 09, 2023

Numerator consumer panel data also show that GLP-1 households tend to make fewer stock-up visits and buy online more often.

Technology

Instacart soon accepting FSA and HSA payments

By Timothy Inklebarger on Nov. 06, 2023

The delivery company released its plans for Instacart Health Wallet, which aims to make it easier for customers to cover the cost of HSA-, FSA- and SNAP-eligible items on its platform.

Stores

New Seasons Market debuts sensory-friendly shopping time

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 01, 2023

The Pacific Northwest grocer said it is looking to create a calm environment for shoppers who may otherwise be overwhelmed by sensory stimuli.

CPG

Latest weight-loss drugs not slimming down shopper grocery basket

By Russell Redman on Oct. 31, 2023

Circana research shows consumers on GLP-1 medications are changing—but not reducing—their food and beverage purchases.

Specialty/Gourmet

Sprouts Farmers Market is working on a loyalty program

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 31, 2023

The specialty grocer on Tuesday reported comparable-store sales growth of 3.9% during its third quarter, with net sales totaling $1.7 billion. It also promoted Curtis Valentine to CFO.

Kroger

Kroger Health makes deeper exploration into ‘food as medicine’

By Russell Redman on Oct. 30, 2023

Registered dietitians to participate in clinical research on gut microbiome and impact of nutrition coaching on diet and well-being.

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