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  • CVS Caremark's workforce well-being program recognized by National Business Group on Health

    WOONSOCKET, R.I — CVS Caremark has been selected by the National Business Group on Health as a platinum winner for its 2012 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles awards. CVS Caremark's workforce well-being program was noted to be a role model for other companies striving to improve employee health, productivity and well-being.

    The award was presented at the Business Group's Institute on Innovation in Workforce Well-being Leadership Summit held in Washington, D.C.

  • Office Depot exec joins Underwriters Laboratories

    Dennis Cohen was named VP and general manager of the responsible sourcing unit of global product safety company Underwriters Laboratories.

    Cohen spent the past 14 years at Office Depot, most recently serving as senior director of private brand operations and global sourcing. In that capacity, Cohen directed five departments and was responsible for the strategy development and operational execution of Office Depot’s $3.5 billion private brand business. He also served as director of supply chain transportation and logistics at Office Depot.

  • Kroger expands Signature store format

    FORT WORTH, Texas — Kroger has opened a Signature store in the Fort Worth, Texas, market.

    The 100,000-sq.-ft. store, which includes a fuel center, places more emphasis on an interactive customer experience and offers more natural and organic foods, chef-prepared meal solutions and ethnic and gourmet food choices. Along with the fuel center, the new store features a pharmacy and offers a vast wine and beer selection. Kroger currently has 30 Signature stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.

  • Unilever gives away gift cards

    Shoppers at Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) stores are being encouraged to think clean this summer as part of a promotion involving Unilever.

    The global consumer products company is offering a “Salute to Clean Sweepstakes,” in which customers eligible to shop at AAFES stores can enter to win a $1,000 gift card.

    “Exchange shoppers can really clean up this summer,” said AAFES chief of staff Col. Thomas Ockenfels.

    The deadline for entry to win one of the 15 gift cards is July 19.

  • Cheers and jeers for Walmart at 50

    Walmart observed its 50th anniversary in fine fashion this week as its share price hit an all-time high, even as the company faced familiar charges from vocal critics.

    Walmart shares closed Tuesday at an all time high of $70.75, nearly 18% above the $59.97 level where they began the year and more than 46% above the 52-week low price of $48.31 seen late last summer. The move is nothing short of remarkable considering an investment in Walmart was dead money for the past dozen years as shares traded for a little more than $69 back in December 1999.

  • Men’s Wearhouse hunts for new CFO

    Neill Davis has resigned as CFO at Men’s Wearhouse.

    The specialty retailer announced the departure of Davis and indicated he had accepted the position of president at women’s specialty retailer Francesca’s Holding where he has served as a director for the past five years.

    Davis’ last day with Men’s Wearhouse will be Aug. 2, according to the company.

  • ShopRite offering free prenatal vitamins

    KEASBEY, N.J. — Grocery chain ShopRite is offering free prenatal vitamins to further help shoppers live healthier lives and prepare for a healthy baby.

    ShopRite customers can receive a free 30-day supply of Prenatal Plus or Prenatal Plus FE vitamins with a valid prescription. ShopRite also offers free 30-day supplies of select generic diabetes drugs and free 14-day supplies of select generic antibiotics. Other generic prescriptions start as low as $3.99 for a 30-day supply.

    There are no membership fees or insurance required to benefit from these savings.

  • Two down, two to go at Tuesday Morning

    DALLAS — Steven Becker and Richard Willis are the newest members of the Tuesday Morning board of directors with two more directors expected to be named in the coming months.

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