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April 26, 2013
Walmart looks to resolve Canada’s raccoon problem

Walmart Canada is looking to resolve Canada’s raccoon problem by carrying Great Value Mint-X raccoon repellent garbage bags.

April 4, 2013
Bi-Lo charity going to the dogs (and the cats)

Bi-Lo annouced that, through April 30, it will host its fourth annual Paws “Feed the Love” campaign.

April 3, 2013
Food Lion launches campaign to support Feeding America

Food Lion has launched its "Hunger Has a Cure" campaign to support Feeding America and its network of local food banks.

March 25, 2013
Vitamin Shoppe opens first international store

U.S.-based Vitamin Shoppe has opened its first international franchised Vitamin Shoppe store in Panama City, via franchisee, Reprico.

March 12, 2013
Hain Celestial supports GMO labeling

The Hain Celestial Group has confirmed its support of increased transparency in the labeling of genetically-modified organisms (GMOs).

March 7, 2013
Health advocates get Birds Eye view into ending childhood obesity

PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Birds Eye, a brand of Pinnacle Foods, was invited to share its successful strategy for getting youth to eat their vegetables at the Partnership for a Healthier America's (PHA) 2013 Building a Healthier Future Summit this week, at a time when childhood obesity experts are looking for new approaches and new options to tackle this complex issue.

March 5, 2013
Sam's Club offers allergy screenings

Sam's Club will offer free allergy and health screenings at all of its stores that operate pharmacies, the club retailer said.

December 19, 2012
Super supplements at the Vitamin Shoppe

The Vitamin Shoppe will buy a Pacific Northwest-based supplement chain, the New Jersey-based company said.

November 19, 2012
Sleep Innovations acquired by Sun Capital Partners affiliate

Sleep Innovations, designer and manufacturer of memory foam products, has been acquired by an affiliate of Sun Capital Partners.

October 23, 2012
Sam's Club's Simply Right brand donates $500K to vitamin program for the needy

Sam's Club, via its Simply Right wellness brand, has donated $500,000 to Vitamin Angels, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing availability, access and use of micronutrients among at-risk populations in need.

October 9, 2012
Meijer partners with PrescribeWellness in flu shot campaign

A group pushing to increase the number of people vaccinated against influenza has a deal with a Midwestern retailer to encourage vaccination in the region.

September 24, 2012
Safeway joins fight against childhood obesity

The Safeway Foundation announced is giving $2 million to community health programs and hospitals to launch grass-roots projects for the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity.

September 24, 2012
Wahl searches for 'dirty dogs' for shelter awareness

Personal care products manufacturer Wahl and Petfinder.com have teamed up in honor of National Dog Adoption Month with a unique pet photo contest to support America's shelters.

August 23, 2012
Walmart takes a shot at expanding health care access

The nation’s largest retailer is expanding an in-store health care initiative involving 10 types of immunizations administered at its stores through November 15.

July 25, 2012
Safeway raises $9 million for Prostate Cancer awareness

Safeway Inc has raised more than $9 million during its month-long Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign.

March 8, 2012
Sara Lee names supply chain head for coffee and tea business

Sara Lee Corp. has appointed Luc Volatier as SVP supply chain and operations of its international coffee and tea business effective April 1.

February 16, 2012
The essential ingredient in healthy, affordable food

Efforts to make food healthier and healthy food more affordable took center stage last week in Washington, D.C. when Walmart unveiled its new “Great For You,” packaging icon.

November 8, 2011
CVS/pharmacy recognizes Veterans Day by supporting USO, encourages flu shots

As Veterans Day approaches, CVS/pharmacy is reminding all Americans, including veterans, military service members and their families, about the importance of getting a flu shot for protection against the flu.

October 20, 2011
Sam's Club pledges $20K to help needy animal shelters

In honor of Adopt-a-Dog Month in October, Sam's Club announced that it is pledging $20,000 of Simply Right branded pet food, supplies and Sam's Club gift cards to four U.S. animal shelters in need of support following recent natural disasters.

October 17, 2011
Whole Foods helps customers combat cold, flu season

Whole Foods is focusing on immune support by offering educational podcasts, in-store lectures, a brochure and a "seasonal wellness shopping list" to customers this fall.

September 29, 2011
Fresh & Easy caters to gluten-intolerant customers with new products, mobile-accessible list

Fresh & Easy announced that it has doubled its gluten-free product range, the supermarket chain announced Wednesday.

September 7, 2011
Safeway raises more than $10M for the Muscular Dystrophy Association

Safeway announced that it has raised $10.4 million during a five-week campaign to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association develop treatments and assist people coping with neuromuscular diseases.

September 1, 2011
Flu shots now available at Walmart, Sam's Club

Walmart and Sam's Club are offering flu shots clinics to customers through their partnership with Mollen Immunization Clinics.

August 29, 2011
Ditching candy won't likely thin out Sports Authority sales

Citing a growing obesity epidemic in the United States, Sports Authority announced that it will no longer sell candy at its 465 stores.

August 11, 2011
Target offering flu shots at pharmacy, clinic locations

Target announced that 1,650 of its pharmacy locations, in addition to its clinics, are offering flu shots at no appointment necessary, effective Aug. 15.

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