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Whole Foods' founder's restaurant concept is dead for now, but Love.Life plans resurrection

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 23, 2023

The health-focused plant-based concept created by John Mackey earlier this year in Los Angeles has closed, blaming poor foot traffic. But a new flagship is scheduled to debut next year.

Retailers

Rite Aid declares bankruptcy

 By Heather Lalley on Oct. 16, 2023

The pharmacy chain, which also named turnaround expert Jeffrey Stein as its new CEO, said it had secured $3.45 billion in new financing to keep it operating during the Chapter 11 process.

Stores

Sprouts Farmers Market opens new Austin store; trumpets Southern California distribution center

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 13, 2023

The specialty grocer is building the infrastructure for national expansion as it looks to achieve 10% annual unit growth starting next year.

Retailers

Natural Grocers to open 6th Idaho store; new Colorado location coming this fall

By Diane Adam on Oct. 05, 2023

The Colorado-based grocery retailer will open its newest store in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Oct. 18. A new store in Loveland, Colorado, is scheduled to debut this fall.

Wellness

Hy-Vee goes live with insulin savings website

By Russell Redman on Oct. 05, 2023

Online tool connects diabetes patients with manufacturer-sponsored discount cards and expedites processing with Hy-Vee Pharmacy.

Retailers

Meijer enters health insurance arena

By Diane Adam on Oct. 02, 2023

The Michigan-based retailer partnered with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan on a Medicare Advantage plan as it looks to expand its health-and-wellness offering.

Wellness

Costco sweetens membership package with low-cost medical visits

By Russell Redman on Sep. 29, 2023

Partnership with Sesame health care e-marketplace brings member-only discounts on virtual and in-person services.

Wellness

Kroger Health partnership to serve up medically tailored meals

By Russell Redman on Sep. 15, 2023

Collaboration with Performance Kitchen will offer nutritionally balanced, frozen meals to help people with chronic diseases better manage their conditions.

Wellness

CVS expands health care responsibilities for key executives

By Russell Redman on Sep. 08, 2023

Changes cover care delivery, pharmacy/wellness services and the patient experience and come amid efforts to retune the company's health care business model.

Wellness

Junk food at checkout will soon be banned in Perris, California

By Timothy Inklebarger on Sep. 06, 2023

The city joins Berkeley, California, in requiring grocers to move candy bars, sugary drinks and other treats at least 6 feet away from cash registers.

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