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Genoa’s first New York pharmacy makes debut
BAY SHORE, N.Y. — Behavioral health pharmacy Genoa is opening its first location in New York and its 330th overall. The new Genoa pharmacy, set to begin operation soon, is located inside the Bay...
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Project to assess TB testing at pharmacies
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has launched a study to examine the impact of expanding access to community testing for latent tuberculosis infections (LTBI)....
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Coty closes merger with P&G specialty beauty
NEW YORK — Coty Inc. has finalized its acquisition of the fine fragrances, salon professional, cosmetics, retail hair color, and select hair styling businesses of Procter & Gamble Co. Camillo Pane...
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Walgreens rewards program adds beauty club
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens aims to give a little extra to its best beauty customers with the launch of Beauty Enthusiast, a free beauty club for its Balance Rewards loyalty program. The drug chain...
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London Drugs launches its first loyalty program
RICHMOND, British Columbia — London Drugs has delved into the customer rewards arena with the launch of its first-ever loyalty program. Called LDExtras, the rewards program comes after a successful...
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Jean Coutu gets front-end sales lift in 2Q
VARENNES, Quebec — A rise in front-end sales hoisted revenue at Jean Coutu Group’s retail store network for the fiscal 2017 second quarter. The Canadian drug store operator also saw corporate sales...
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Safeway to open Bay Area weight-loss clinics
SAN FRANCISCO — Food and drug retailer Safeway plans to open the first medically based weight-loss clinics in supermarkets in California. Weight management specialist Lean for Life by Lindora Clinic...
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Walmart ramps up for Wellness Day event
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — This weekend, Walmart is making another pitch to consumers to come to its stores for their health care needs. On Saturday, Oct. 15, more than 4,600 Walmart stores nationwide are...
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Walgreens launches ship-to-store service
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Driving its omnichannel strategy, Walgreens has introduced a ship-to-store option for orders made online or via its mobile application. The drug chain said Monday that customers can...
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Independent pharmacies step up level of care
NEW ORLEANS — Independent community pharmacists are branching out care beyond traditional pharmacy services as they take a more active role in their patients’ health, according to the National...
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Clinton, Trump diverge on health care
(Photo courtesy NPR/AP) WASHINGTON — Change is apparently looming for the Affordable Care Act, regardless of whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump wins the 2016 presidential election. Though it’s...
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Walgreens-Rite Aid merger deal date extended
DEERFIELD, Ill., and CAMP HILL, Pa. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and Rite Aid Corp. are expanding the time frame for completing their planned $17.2 billion merger deal. WBA and Rite Aid said...
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Loblaw, SDM rejoin Neighbourhood Pharmacies
TORONTO — Loblaw Cos., which as Canada’s largest food and drug retailer operates the Shoppers Drug Mart and Loblaw chains, is rejoining the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, the nation’s...
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Retailers’ hopes rise as holiday season nears
NEW YORK — Consumers are expected to increase their spending this holiday season, bolstered by an economy that is showing signs of strength. The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects sales in...
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Trade classes battle in changing pharmacy market
NEW YORK — Competition remains fierce in the chain pharmacy industry, albeit with a decreasing number of players. If the pending acquisition of Rite Aid Corp. by Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. goes...
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Diplomat announces senior leadership changes
FLINT, Mich. — Paul Urick has been promoted to president at Diplomat Pharmacy Inc., succeeding Gary Kadlec, who is retiring. Paul Urick Diplomat said late Tuesday that Urick, currently senior vice...
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For CVS Target pharmacist, patients stand out
“I love retail pharmacy. For me, it really does fulfill that need to interact with people,” says CVS Target pharmacy manager Adam Matz. ONALASKA, Wis. — CVS pharmacy manager Adam Matz didn’t begin his...
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Walgreens survey finds Part D disconnect
DEERFIELD, Ill. — A new survey by Walgreens has revealed a disconnect among seniors as they weigh Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. Although seniors cite prescription drug costs as one of their...
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KKR to sell remaining stake in WBA
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Affiliates of private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. (KKR) plan to sell their remaining interest in Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) through a secondary stock offering....
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CVS Health to cut 600 corporate jobs
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health plans to terminate about 600 corporate jobs over the next couple of months. The job cuts will be made primarily at CVS corporate offices in Rhode Island, Illinois and...
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