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A&P's Live Better! Wellness Program to Offer Full Pharmacy Benefits Management

The initiative, which includes discounts on generic drugs, OTC items, and foods, rolls out New Year's Day. More >>

BJ's Gets Double-digit Sales Boost in August

Strong perishables performance helped push food sales growth to 11 percent for the month. More >>

Nutritionist Joins Nash Finch's Latest Family Fresh Concept Store

The nutrition expert will enhance the new store's holistic emphasis on wellness. More >>

Rutgers, Gladson Interactive Peer into Pantries to Gain Nutrition Insights

Key element of the study was unique product information database that links a product's UPC to nutrient content. More >>

Seattle Bag Fee Likely to Go to Vote

A petition with over 22,000 signatures pushing for the measure's inclusion on the ballot was orchestrated by the retailer-backed Coalition to Stop the Seattle Bag Tax. More >>

NONFOODS: Pharmacy Tech: A new Rx

Higher prescription volumes and staffing challenges make self-service options more attractive to shoppers, according to new consumer research. More >>

LEMPERT REPORT: Just bag it

Why the grocery bag tax is useless. More >>

Wal-Mart Prepares Residents for Gustav

As of this writing, Gustav is on a collision course, projected to hit somewhere along the southeastern Gulf coast, possibly even New Orleans. While residents and volunteer organizations prepare for possible damage, Wal-Mart is also preparing for the storm by shipping necessities to the most likely affected region. More >>

Walmart to Open 'Game Time Headquarters' in 1,700-plus Garden Centers

Walmart has developed a game plan to transform more than 1,700 of its Garden Centers into "Game Time Headquarters," the company said Thursday. The customized areas will target supporters of local college and professional football teams. Beginning this week and running through Sept. 30, the Bentonville, Ark. giant will feature everything for football season, from team merchandise and decor to snacks and beverages. More >>

U.S. Food, Allied Product Execs Maintain Favorable Growth Outlook: Survey

Despite an uncertain economy, food and allied product executives remain cautiously optimistic about their growth prospects, according to findings from a survey by RSM McGladrey. More >>

Giant Eagle Bows fuelperks! Credit Card in Northeast Ohio Stores

The grocer's new credit card will get customers an additional four-cent per gallon savings on gas purchases at supermarket and GetGo locations. More >>

Bigg's Offers New Prescription Program

The new pharmacy promo gives customers 10 percent grocery discounts with new or transferred prescriptions. More >>

Supervalu Honored at NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference

Both grocers were recognized for their contributions to the industry. More >>

Kroger Teams with Nestle Purina to Bond People and Pets

The pet-loving partnership will generate in a $100,000 donation to local animal welfare organizations. More >>

Giant Eagle Offers Double Fuelperks with Eyeglasses, Contacts Purchases

Giant Eagle "eyes" more eyecare business with 20-cent gasoline discount promotion on purchases made within Giant Eagle Optical centers. More >>

Most Pharmacy Shoppers Want Self-Service: Study

Increasing wait-times are fueling consumer demand for self-service options at the pharmacy counter, according to consumer research that claims seven out of 10 pharmacy shoppers expressed interest in having a kiosk to pickup and drop off their prescriptions -- including when the pharmacy is closed – according to a new study by pharmacy research firm Wilson Health Information, LLC. More >>

Ralphs Donates $10K to Assist Needy Students in L.A.

The Los Angeles-based Kroger unit will donate backpacks filled with school supplies for Skid Row children. More >>

Roundy's A Sponsor of Milwaukee's 'Bronze Fonz' Statue

Flanked by former stars of '70s hit series "Happy Days," the grocer/distributor helps leather-clad biker retain 'Ayyyy'-list celeb status in hometown. More >>

Food Lion Taps Messier to Head Delhaize US Plan for Cross-banner Supply Chain

Mark Messier now gets a corporate post, while Greg Finchum replaces him as Food Lion's Retail Services VP. More >>

Wal-Mart Said to Close 42 Fuel Stations

Wal-Mart and its partner Tesoro made a "business decision" to shutter the gas stations at Wal-Mart locations in the Western U.S. More >>

Clinic in Houston Wal-Mart Supercenter Reopens with 'Telemedicine'

The site is one of six in Houston that the chain had closed due to a failed model. More >>

Nutritional Supplements Market to Stay Healthy Amid Weak Economy: Study

New research from Packaged Facts found consumers' increased interest in health and wellness will insulate the category during tough times. More >>

Giant-Carlisle to Expand Consumer Demand Management Solutions

:The Ahold USA division will deploy three new solutions at 61 fuel locations, and renew its license for in-store price and promotion optimization. More >>

Meijer, Magazine Publishers of America Launch Category Wide Promotion

For two weeks Meijer shoppers who buy any two magazines will receive $2 off their next store purchase. More >>

Brookshire Grocery Co. Launches New Fuel Rewards Program

Customers at Tyler, Texas-based Brookshire Grocery Company can save on gas while the grocer promotes its store brands with a new fuel rewards program beginning Aug. 20. For every $10 spent on selected store brands in a single transaction, customers will receive a $1 GasMoney coupon redeemable for fuel at Brookshire’s fuel stations or for groceries at all Brookshire’s Food Stores. More >>

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