THE FRIDAY 5: Grocers in Disaster Relief Mode; Kroger's Merger Fight Moves to ColoradoPotential fallout from port strike, CVS layoffs also grabbed reader attention this week CVS Health Laying Off Nearly 3,000 EmployeesCompany aims to lower costs California CVS Workers Vote to Authorize Strike UFCW locals allege unfair labor practices by employer CVS Workers in California Considering Strike Action 8 UFCW local unions to hold authorization votes in September CVS Features Employees' Artworks on Store Brand Journals Retail pharmacy adds 1st-of-its-kind products as a way to support mental health and wellness Rite Aid Exits Michigan Struggling retailer to close all stores in that Midwestern state by end of September CVS Performance Reflects Tough Channel Environment Company reports higher sales but lowers outlook Grocery Businesses Earn Disability Equality Index Best Places to Work Status High scorers include Albertsons, Giant Eagle, Kroger, Meijer, Target UNFI, Walmart CVS Launches Beta Self-Service Offering Drug store chain aims for greater access, transparency in retail media CVS Health Founder Passes Away Stanley Goldstein died on May 21 at age of 89 1 2 3 4 5 Next Last