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Wellness

Medicare set to begin direct price negotiations with drugmakers

 By Russell Redman on Aug. 30, 2023

The new program is expected to help slash the high cost of prescription medicines in the U.S. for consumers, pharmacies and benefit providers.

Wellness

Southeastern Grocers helps customers make health insurance benefits go farther

 By Russell Redman on Aug. 29, 2023

Participation in InComm Healthcare OTC Network enables purchases of healthy food and wellness products via supplemental benefits card.

Wellness

Kroger, Bayer take aim at food and health care ‘deserts’ in rural areas

By Russell Redman on Aug. 28, 2023

“Take Care, Now” campaign eyes improved nutrition and primary care access and education in agricultural communities.

Wellness

CVS launches new subsidiary for biosimilars

By Russell Redman on Aug. 25, 2023

Called Cordavis, the business unit will work with drug makers to bring “generic” biologic medications to market.

Wellness

Hy-Vee launches infusion clinic in Chicago

By Russell Redman on Aug. 21, 2023

Expanding health care services include plans for more infusion sites across the U.S.

Wellness

Albertsons sharpens nutritional guidance in Sincerely Health digital platform

By Russell Redman on Aug. 17, 2023

New tool aligns grocery purchases with USDA MyPlate dietary recommendations.

Amazon

Whole Foods' private-label goods now available on Amazon.com

By Timothy Inklebarger on Aug. 09, 2023

The announcement comes less than a week after Amazon released its Q2 earnings report, where Amazon CEO Andy Jassy explained that the expansion of the company’s delivery network will help grow its grocery businesses.  

Specialty/Gourmet

Sprouts Farmers Market sees green in its differentiation strategy

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 02, 2023

A curated product selection and growing omnichannel focus are leading the natural-and-organic grocer down the right path, executives said in reporting second-quarter results Tuesday.

Labor

CVS Health to eliminate 5K corporate jobs

By Russell Redman on Aug. 01, 2023

UPDATE: Company to take nearly $500 million Q2 charge related to layoffs, which will exclude retail pharmacy, clinic and customer-facing positions.

Stores

Sprouts Farmers Market maps out a busy end-of-summer openings plan

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 01, 2023

The specialty grocer is set to open grocery stores in Orlando and Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Friday, as it ramps up for 10 August and September grand openings.

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