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The new concept store, 365 by Whole Foods, seeks to provide a grocery store with the Whole Foods quality, at a lower price point, in a smaller package for the simpler, less involved shopper. Sound like someone you know? Maybe a millennial? You’ve got it. 365 by Whole Foods isn’t just cheaper, but there are other overarching components that prove that it embodies the millennial mindset on a larger scale.

When CVS Health made the bold decision to remove tobacco from store shelves, everyone wondered how the decision would affect overall sales. Well in 2015, CVS Health racked up over $153 billion in total sales and is expected to surpass $181 billion this year. This represents double-digit growth, which is impressive for a company as large as CVS health.

Loyal Employees are important for a number of reasons. It’s always better to have happy people working for the health of your business. Having loyal employees makes your business better and stronger over the long term. Here are three ways employee loyalty can actually improve your business.

Employee safety and wellness are fast becoming a top priority for organizations. In a given year, companies spend over $170 billion in costs associated with occupational injuries and illnesses. To reduce these costs, and to keep employees engaged and healthy, you need a successful safety incentives program, but that will not create itself. Employees do not just see a safety program and buy in 100% for an indefinite amount of time. Employees need to be incentivized to engage in the programs that you are putting out there for their, and your, benefit.

It all started with paper gift certificates. These certificates were given to employees, customers, and partners for meeting goals, recognition on a job well-done, or just as a simple thank you. Gift certificates were often mailed and could take weeks to reach their recipients.