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Ever wonder how Prism got started?-Updated
When Dan Quinn asked me to write about the starting of Prism Retail Services, my first thoughts went to the 13 years I spent at...
Dec 18, 20215 min read


2021 December 1st: Bill Bolton
Bill Bolton, former President of Jewel Osco, passed away Wednesday. He was diagnosed with lymphoma in January and underwent chemotherapy....
Dec 1, 20211 min read


2021 November 25th: Rich Dubnick
Rich passed away November 25, 2021, after a seven-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born October 31, 1951, in Chicago, IL....
Nov 30, 20211 min read


Sav-on Fun Facts
Sav-on Drugs Fun Facts • Pioneers of the retail business • "Serve Yourself and Save the Difference" • We were the Wal-Mart of the 50's &...
Nov 20, 202110 min read


Albertsons Launches Retail Media Network
Albertsons has launched a Media Collective designed to deliver digitally native, shopper-centric and engaging content to the companies...
Nov 19, 20211 min read


CARDINAL HEALTH to TEST DRONE DELIVERY
The drone pilot to test the delivery of pills, inhalers and other items to pharmacies, according to The Wall Street Journal. Zipline...
Nov 19, 20211 min read


2017 January 28th: John Finnegan
John T. Jack Finnegan of Marstons Mills, formerly of Lawrence and Dedham, reached journeys end on January 28, 2017. John was the son of ...
Nov 19, 20211 min read


2018 March 26th: Hal Ensrud
Hal E. Ensrud, age 62, resident of Fargo, ND passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at Villa Maria Nursing Home in Fargo. Hal was born...
Nov 19, 20211 min read


BREAKING NEWS
CVS plans to close 900 stores over the next 3 years. CVS said it is working on new store formats as it continues its expansion as a...
Nov 18, 20211 min read


MISFITS MARKET IS BECOMING A FULL-SERVICE ONLINE GROCER
Online grocer Misfits Market has expanded to California, and now serves 44 states and D.C. Misfits is adding dairy products to its...
Nov 16, 20211 min read


RETAILER OF THE YEAR 2021: WALGREEN'S SIEZES IT'S OMNICHANNEL OPPORTUNITY
With strengthened digital capability, a loyalty program built for personalization, and a focused-driven assortment, Walgreen's is Drug...
Nov 16, 20211 min read


DOLLAR GENERAL: RETAILER OF THE YEAR
Here's why the operator of 18,000 stores was named Progressive Grocer's Retailer of the Year. Food and Consumables accounted for 77% of...
Nov 16, 20211 min read


WHOLE FOODS MARKET'S TOP 10 FOOD TRENDS FOR 2022.
Whole Foods is sharing its predictions for what will be popular in grocery aisles next year by unveiling its seventh annual trends...
Nov 16, 20212 min read


HAYAT PHARMACY HONORED AS HEALTH MART PHARMACY OF THE YEAR
Milwaukee, Wis. based Hayat Pharmacy is the first Health Mart franchisee to win the award twice, having previously earned the honor in...
Nov 16, 20211 min read
STAT OF THE WEEK 77%
The percentage of online shoppers expecting Free Shipping for their Purchases this Holiday. SOURCE: Retail Dive
Nov 15, 20211 min read


2021 November 12th: Romeo Brunch
Wow, it was one spectacular day on the patio of the General Store as seven retired folk gather for some good food and friendship. John...
Nov 13, 20212 min read


2021 November 11th: Veterans Day
Thank You to all of the Alumni Veterans who served to protect our Country and way of life!
Nov 11, 20211 min read


Star Market
Stephen P. Mugar’s family immigrated to the United States from Armenia in 1905. The family settled in Watertown, Massachusetts, where...
Nov 8, 20215 min read


Brent Keil
Email: brent.k@cox.net Let me introduce myself to all the Osco/Sav-on Alumni members. After attending South Dakota State, graduating in...
Nov 7, 20211 min read
Dennis Palmer
I began my career as a trainee for Savon Drugs one month after college graduation and three weeks after my wedding in 1971. I started as...
Nov 7, 20212 min read
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