Wellness

The latest learnings, solutions, trends and initiatives unfolding with retail dieticians, in-store pharmacies, whole health, natural and organic, sustainability and transparency.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Indoor farm company Plenty scales up

By Timothy Inklebarger on Aug. 30, 2023

The company’s pesticide-free produce is now available at all California-based Whole Foods and Gelson’s Markets locations. The move comes as two other indoor farms have recently filed for bankruptcy protection.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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