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Walgreens partners with Bilt on automatic FSA/HSA program
The new program eliminates the need to carry separate FSA or HSA cards
Customer data, retailer integrations, and growing ad revenue are putting the delivery service ahead of the competition
Finance
Net sales were up and tech continued to be installed
Retailer has shown financial improvement but believes it is making the best move
Company releases soft second quarter earnings, but says new strategy is working
Grocery Operations
Negotiations are expected to continue next week
The discount grocer plans to convert 50 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarkets by the end of the year
New Seasons Market employees want better benefits and wages
The new program eliminates the need to carry separate FSA or HSA cards
Mergers & Acquisitions
Susan Morris, who will lead C&S if the merger happens, wants to create a store network that will increase competition in the grocery industry
Rodney McMullen argues that the megamerger deal would bring costs down
Legislation & Regulatory News
Feds scrutinize Albertsons executive compensation and dividend payout to investors
Businesses will be required to adopt a violence prevention plan, prepare for active shooters, and more
The retail giant also is cutting prices for its Prime loyalty members
Produced in cooperation with editors from CSP Daily News, the Retail Daily features the day’s top headlines from the grocery and c-store industries