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May 5, 2011
Wholesale clubs report rise in April sales

Sales during the month of April edged up for wholesalers Costco and BJ's Wholesale Club, the companies reported Thursday.

May 4, 2011
Delhaize America sees slight Q1 sales gain

First-quarter revenue for Delhaize America, the U.S. sector of the Delhaize Group, which includes such supermarket banners as Food Lion and Bottom Dollar, experienced a 0.1% increase to nearly $4.7 billion, the company reported.

May 4, 2011
NACDS Foundation appoints new board member

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has elected a Coca-Cola executive to its board of directors.

May 4, 2011
NACDS honors Tom Ryan, Mary Sammons with lifetime achievement awards

On the final evening of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, the association for the first time honored two individuals in the same year with the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award: Mary Sammons, chairman of Rite Aid, and Tom Ryan, chairman of CVS Caremark.

May 4, 2011
P&G announces organizational changes

Procter & Gamble has announced a string of organizational changes, including the retirement of Edward Shirley, vice chairman of beauty and grooming, after 33 years of service.

May 4, 2011
Walgreens comps rise for April

Sales for Walgreens during the month of April edged up 5.5%, thanks to a boost in both front-end and pharmacy sectors.

May 3, 2011
CVS Caremark relaunches website for PBM members

In an effort to further enhance the online experience for its pharmacy benefit management members, CVS Caremark announced it has relaunched Caremark.com.

May 3, 2011
NACDS chairman Loeffler emphasizes 'new normal' in inaugural remarks

Proactivity. That was the common theme bridging presentations between H-E-B’s Bob Loeffler, incoming chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, and featured speaker Jeff Strong, Johnson & Johnson’s chief customer officer, during the closing business session at the 2011 NACDS Annual Meeting Tuesday morning.

May 3, 2011
P&G lends a hand to Kroger's Honoring Our Heroes campaign

Procter & Gamble has teamed up with Kroger to support the United Services Organization.

May 3, 2011
Report: Marsh Supermarkets names new CEO

A regional supermarket chain with stores in Indiana and Ohio has appointed a new CEO, according to a local report.

May 3, 2011
Sears gives gloomy outlook ahead of annual meeting

Sears Holdings will host its annual meeting on May 4, and attendees likely will want to know how the company plans to improve sales and return to profitability under the leadership of its new CEO, Lou D’Ambrosio.

May 3, 2011
Supervalu looks to grow on multiple fronts

Supervalu detailed its strategic plan to deliver profitable growth in the future for shareholders at an investor event May 3.

May 2, 2011
NACDS elects new 2011-2012 officers at Annual Meeting

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores announced that Robert Loeffler will succeed Larry Merlo as the organization's new board of directors chairman, and also announced the appointment of several other elected officers, at its 2011 Annual Meeting.

May 2, 2011
Publix's Q1 boosts stock price

Strong earnings and sales growth in the first quarter helped drive up Publix's stock price.

May 2, 2011
Supervalu to offer Coinstar's no-fee option in more stores

Supervalu customers that cash in their coins at in-store Coinstar kiosks can do so for free when they select the Supervalu gift card option, Coinstar announced.

May 1, 2011
P&G features hair, grooming services at NACDS Annual

During the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting, Procter & Gamble is showcasing several of its health and beauty brands, such as Old Spice, Fusion, CoverGirl and Pantene, as well as its efforts to further partner with retailers to bolster sales via its health and beauty studios.

April 29, 2011
Bashas' looks to expand employee base

Despite its long history of troubles, things appear to be looking up for regional supermarket chain Bashas’.

April 29, 2011
CVS Caremark's Charitable Trust donates funds to tornado relief efforts

CVS Caremark's Charitable Trust, the private foundation managed by CVS Caremark, has donated $75,000 to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts in Alabama for communities impacted by tornadoes earlier this week.

April 29, 2011
Walmart pledges $1 million for tornado relief

Walmart announced that through its charitable arm, the Walmart Foundation, it is committing $1 million in cash and in-kind donations to support emergency relief efforts following the recent Southern storms, Midwest floods and Texas wildfires.

April 28, 2011
P&G's beauty, grooming segments see growth

Procter & Gamble announced on Thursday that its beauty and grooming segments posted single-digit increases in net sales during the third quarter.

April 27, 2011
Former Ohio governor spokesman takes talents to Kroger

Kroger has named Keith Dailey as the company's external corporate communications director.

April 27, 2011
Rite Aid's same-store sales edge up 0.5%

Rite Aid’s same-store sales for April increased by 0.5%, compared with April 2010, the pharmacy retailer said Wednesday.

April 26, 2011
TalkingRain expands Sparkling Ice distribution

TalkingRain Beverage said it is bringing its Sparkling Ice brand to Kroger stores and the retailer's other supermarket banners.

April 25, 2011
CVS aims for growth behind new leader

With a new leader at the helm, a robust management team in place and an unwavering focus on driving medication adherence and reducing healthcare costs, CVS Caremark remains squarely on the growth path and continues to play an increasingly important role in U.S. health care with its far-reaching store network and arsenal of products and services.


April 25, 2011
Hannaford provides guiding star to health

Hannaford’s commitment to health and wellness made headlines back in 2006 when 
it implemented the innovative Guiding Stars system — the first storewide nutrition navigation system in the United States. Now, five years later, the company’s dedication to healthy living remains strong.


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