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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
Grocery, health and beauty, and pharmacy all played a role
Finance
Grocery, health and beauty, and pharmacy all played a role
But how will the retailer lure shoppers away from paying by credit card?
And in doing so, creates the potential for real pushback on credit card swipe fees
Grocery Operations
The 25-store Midwestern grocery chain launched its employee stock ownership plan
New 84.51° report shows shoppers plan to spend big on gifts and food during the holidays
Walmart head of supply chain operations boasts about the benefits in a company memo
The new program eliminates the need to carry separate FSA or HSA cards
Mergers & Acquisitions
A decision in the separate challenge brought by the FTC could come by next week
But the chances grocers will appeal decision are high
Legislation & Regulatory News
Card network “has unlawfully amassed the power to extract fees that far exceed what it could charge in a competitive market,” AG Garland alleges
Jury decides Ahmad Al Aliwi Alissa, who killed 10 grocery shoppers, was not mentally unfit at the time
The retailer announced a 20% average price reduction on 200 items; its second cost-cutting measure in four months
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