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Anderson: Join Total Store Expo ‘conversation’
When it comes to addressing front-end topics beyond the pharmacy, I could argue that many other words prove more effective than “conference” in describing the National Association of Chain Drug Stores...
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SAN DIEGO — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is working on a program to identify pharmacy chain members’ work to develop shared value that benefits society, NACDS chairman Alex Gourlay...
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Walmart, Kroger part of major food safety project
ARMONK, N.Y. — Walmart and Kroger Co., two of the nation’s biggest retailers, are participating in a major blockchain collaboration with IBM Corp. and food companies to bolster consumer confidence in...
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Cardinal Health names new Medicine Shoppe chief
DUBLIN, Ohio — Todd Treon has been named vice president of Medicine Shoppe International. He succeeds John Fiacco, who will assume the position of vice president of pharmacy transition services at...
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Hurricane Harvey forces store closures
In Houston, Texas National Guardsmen rescue a resident by boat during flooding from Hurricane Harvey. (Photo: Army National Guard) HOUSTON — Along with residents, retailers in southeast Texas were...
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Hurricane recovery, relief under way at Walgreens
DEERFIELD, Ill. — About 200 Walgreens stores in southeastern Texas and Louisiana remain closed due to widespread flooding caused by Hurricane Harvey. Walgreens said Tuesday that local field leaders...
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Walmart boosts aid for Hurricane Harvey
HOUSTON — In response to the devastation in the Texas Gulf Coast region, Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are donating up to $20 million to support Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. Walmart said...
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McKesson steps up Hurricane Harvey support
A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter conducts search-and-rescue operations above the greater Houston area. (Photo: U.S. Coast Guard) SAN FRANCISCO — McKesson Corp. has boosted its Hurricane Harvey relief...
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Good Neighbor tops in Rx customer satisfaction
COSTA MESA, Calif. — AmerisourceBergen Corp.’s Good Neighbor Pharmacy was No. 1 in pharmacy customer satisfaction among drug chains in the J.D. Power 2017 U.S. Pharmacy Study. However, both...
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Rite Aid’s Ken Martindale named CEO of GNC
Ken Martindale, most recently president and CEO of stores, led the development of Rite Aid’s successful Wellness Store format. CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp. president and CEO of stores Ken...
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Cardinal has tools to make health care work better
DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health is prepared to play a significant role in meeting the challenge of expanding access, improving patient outcomes and lowering costs in health care, said chairman and chief...
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AARP: Specialty drug retail pricing escalates
WASHINGTON — Retail prices for specialty drugs widely used by older Americans has surged, while pricing for generic drugs has dipped despite sharp hikes for some medications, according to a pair of...
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CVS to acquire ProMedica pharmacies in Ohio
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health is acquiring six outpatient pharmacy locations in Ohio from the ProMedica health system. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed. CVS said Wednesday that it...
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Retailers lend hand in Hurricane Irma relief
Walmart has shipped more than 1,700 truckloads of emergency merchandise and water to customers in need. NEW YORK — Retailers stepped forward to help with relief efforts for Hurricane Irma even as they...
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WBA cleared by FTC to buy 1,932 Rite Aid stores
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Winding down a process that has taken nearly two years, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. has gained Federal Trade Commission approval to acquire 1,932 stores, three distribution centers...
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Analysts size up new WBA-Rite Aid deal
NEW YORK — The impending closure of Walgreens Boots Alliance’s purchase of nearly 2,000 Rite Aid stores will clear the fog around both companies since their terminated merger deal and enable them to...
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CVS redoubles efforts to tackle opioid abuse
WOONSOCKET, R.I — CVS Health has unveiled a sweeping plan that marshals its integrated pharmacy assets to help stem the rising tide of drug misuse and abuse, namely opioid painkillers. CVS said...
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Influencers: The New Beauty Tastemakers
Kylie Jenner is the social media queen, with 97 million followers on her own Instagram and 14.2 million on her kyliecosmetics Instagram. NEW YORK — Not that long ago, beauty marketers pumped...
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Most of all, today’s beauty shoppers want value
With its Soap & Glory brand, Walgreens aims to appeal to beauty shoppers seeking trendy, high-quality products at a strong value. NEW YORK — The secret weapon in the battle for the $62 billion...
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CVS Pharmacy makes Times Square debut
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy has officially opened a new, 13,000-square-foot flagship store in Manhattan’s Times Square. Located at 1440 Broadway on the northeast corner of 40th Street, the...
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