Interview: CARE Pharmacy CEO Mike Wysong on the Future of Pharmacy
CARE Pharmacies CEO Mike Wysong says community pharmacies are evolving from simple prescription fillers to high‑tech, high‑touch care providers. Under his leadership, the chain has broadened specialty pharmacy offerings and launched patient‑engagement programs for chronic disease management. A key initiative is a partnership with AARP that delivers at‑home education and personalized support to seniors, reinforcing CARE’s focus on dignity‑centered care. Wysong’s industry roles, including former chair of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, position him to influence the broader pharmacy landscape.
Two Senior Executives Depart Walmart
Walmart announced the departures of two senior leaders—Tom Ward, Sam’s Club chief operating officer, and Cedric Clark, head of U.S. store operations—amid a broader management reshuffle under new CEO John Furner. The exits follow a recent cut of 1,000 positions...
Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $170 Million Two-Phase Expansion for Barilla’s Livingston County Manufacturing Facility
Governor Kathy Hochul announced a two‑phase, nearly $170 million expansion of Barilla’s pasta plant in the Town of Avon, Livingston County. Phase One will cost $145 million and add a 52,000‑square‑foot building with a new production line and three packaging lines, plus a...
Instacart Expands Ads Manager Tools to Retailers
Instacart is extending its Ads Manager platform to grocery and retail partners, adding a self‑serve suite that lets retailers create basket‑level promotions, target high‑intent shoppers, and track performance in real time. The move follows a milestone year in which Instacart’s...
Albertsons Launches AI Produce Inspection Tool
Albertsons Companies has rolled out a patent‑pending AI‑powered Intelligent Quality Control tool that uses Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise and computer‑vision to grade fresh produce at its distribution centers. The system, initially deployed for strawberries and red and green grapes, automatically...
Walmart Grows Last-Mile Network with Former Drug Stores
Retail giant Walmart is converting vacant drugstore properties into small‑format “Walmart Depot” fulfillment centers to accelerate grocery and household item deliveries. At least three 20,000‑sq‑ft depots have opened in Texas, New Jersey and Arkansas, with proposals for former Rite Aid...
Fera Pets Expands Into Petco Stores Nationwide
Fera Pets announced a nationwide rollout of its veterinarian‑founded supplements in Petco stores, placing a curated assortment on end‑cap displays across the chain. The new shelf space features Hip + Joint Support, Multivitamin, Cardiac Support, Pumpkin Plus Fiber, and USDA...
Trump Reportedly to Sign Orders Aimed at Lowering Beef Prices
President Donald Trump is poised to sign two executive orders aimed at lowering beef prices for American consumers. One order would temporarily suspend the tariff‑rate quota on beef imports, effectively reducing tariffs once import volumes reach a set threshold. The...
"Mama Said Lawry's" Campaign Debuts with Wiz Khalifa and His Mom, Peachie
Lawry's has launched the "Mama Said Lawry's" campaign featuring Grammy‑nominated rapper Wiz Khalifa and his mother Peachie, timed for Mother’s Day and the summer cookout season. The partnership spotlights Lawry's Seasoned Salt and Garlic Salt as pantry staples, with the...
Rogue Raises $2.5M and Secures Launch in 2,800 Walmart Stores Nationwide
Rogue, a high‑protein snack brand backed by Science Inc., announced a $2.5 million pre‑seed round led by the venture studio with participation from Uncommon VC and Simple Food Ventures. The capital will fuel a national rollout that begins online in early...
Food Lion’s Norman on Building Loyalty — Digitally
Food Lion’s MVP loyalty platform, anchored by the Shop & Earn feature, has become a cornerstone of its digital strategy across ten states. The program lets shoppers earn rewards, load coupons, and donate points to the Food Lion Feeds hunger‑relief...
Weigel’s Marks 95 Years with Summer Loyalty and Value Push
Weigel’s is marking its 95th anniversary with a summer‑long "Just Getting Started" campaign that centers on a 95‑cent pricing platform covering beverages, fuel‑savings days, CPG discounts and bundled value meals. The retailer is amplifying digital engagement through the MyWeigel’s Rewards...
Nutrabolt Appoints Andrew Archambault as President and CEO
Nutrabolt, the global active‑nutrition company behind C4 Energy, Bloom, Cellucor and Xtend, announced Andrew Archambault as its new president and chief operating officer. Archambault, a veteran with more than three decades in consumer‑packaged goods, most recently led the U.S. beverage...
Lunchables Serves up Snackables
Lunchables has unveiled Snackables, a double‑pack snack aimed at on‑the‑go, shareable moments. The new product comes in Cheddar Cheese and Colby Jack Cheese varieties, each pairing cheese and crackers with fruit snacks or chocolate‑chip graham crackers and delivering about 5 g...
New CRN Campaign Calls for Supplement Industry Transparency
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN) has launched a social‑media campaign called “Sergeant Searchlight” to rally support for the Dietary Supplement Listing Act. The initiative, featuring a comic‑style superhero, highlights a regulatory blind spot: the absence of a federal registry...