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Rite Aid reports mixed results for Q4
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp. on Thursday posted fourth quarter earnings results that fell below Wall Street’s expectations. The drug chain also provided a forecast for the upcoming fiscal year. For...
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AmerisourceBergen to support move to POS discounts
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. – AmerisourceBergen, a global health care solutions leader, in concert with their industry trade association the Healthcare Distribution Alliance, has proposed a comprehensive...
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David Kimbell named president of Ulta
BOLINGBROOK, Ill. — Ulta Beauty Inc. has named David Kimbell to the additional role of company president. He continues to serve as chief merchandising and marketing officer. In this new role, Kimbell...
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Rite Aid names Burr and Quinn to board
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid Corp. Monday announced that its board of directors has appointed Elizabeth (“Busy”) Burr, who most recently served as chief innovation officer and vice president of...
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Kaminsky to lead McKesson U.S. Pharmaceutical
IRVING, Texas —McKesson Corp. announced that Kirk Kaminsky will be the new president of McKesson’s U.S. Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions (USPSS) business. Kaminsky will assume the role effective...
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François Coutu retires as Jean Coutu Group president
MONTREAL — François Coutu will retire as president of the Jean Coutu Group on May 31, parent company Metro Inc. announced Wednesday. He will be succeeded by Alain Champagne, a former president of...
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Narvar, Walgreens partner to offer new customer services
DEERFIELD, Ill.— Narvar and Walgreens are teaming up to provide convenient package pick-up and returns for consumers at more than 8,000 Walgreens locations offering FedEx OnSite services, empowering...
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SDM launches new employer-targeted health coaching program
TORONTO — Employers can help fill a gap in health care for employees with chronic diseases by adding health coaching services to their health benefits plan. To help make this happen, Health Solutions...
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CVS Health gearing up for Rx drug take-back day
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — As part of its commitment to helping build healthier communities, CVS Health is reminding Americans to clean out their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of unused medication on...
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Cardinal Health acquires mscripts
DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health announced the acquisition of mscripts, a company that delivers patient adherence and engagement solutions through an innovative, easy-to-use mobile and web-based health...
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CVS Health and SmileDirectClub team up
https://www.chaindrugreview.com/app/uploads/2019/04/cvs-health-customer-journey-video-for-media.mp4 WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health and SmileDirectClub Thursday announced plans to expand access to...
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. on Thursday named five executives to newly created leadership roles at the company. Appointed were: Gunjan Bhow to global chief digital officer. Heather...
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NACDS campaigns for pharmacy’s future
Steve Anderson speaks during a business session at the NACDS Annual Meeting. PALM BEACH, Fla. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is fighting for the retail pharmacy industry’s future on a...
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New NACDS chairman Chris Lane emphasizes ‘entire industry’
PALM BEACH, Fla. – Newly elected National Association of Chain Drug Stores Chairman Chris Lane Tuesday affirmed NACDS’ commitment to “supporting all dimensions of today’s retail pharmacy,” declaring...
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CVS joins the Quit Big Tobacco campaign
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced Tuesday that it has pledged not to work with advertising or public relations agencies who work with tobacco and e-cigarette companies, following its decision to...
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CVS Health’s Q1 results beat projections
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health on Wednesday announced operating results for the first quarter ended March 31. The drug store chain reported a 42% increase in profit for the three months and raised its...
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Apple accessories now available at Walgreens, Duane Reade NYC stores
NEW YORK — Beginning this week, customers can purchase select Apple accessories including charging cords, cases and earpods at 231 Walgreens and Duane Reade stores in the New York City area. “We’re...
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CVS offers free health screenings in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As part of a continuing commitment to building healthier communities, CVS Health celebrated this week the expansion of its annual Project Health free health screening campaign to...
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Fred’s front-store sales decline in Q4
MEMPHIS — Fred’s Inc. said a significant drop in sales in the front store contributed to a 17.2% slide in net sales to $307.1 million in its fourth quarter. Comparable-store sales declined 9.7% from...
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Rite Aid recognizes six Pharmacy Champions
CAMP HILL, Pa.— Six members of Rite Aid’s pharmacy team have been selected for recognition through the company’s annual Pharmacy Champions program. Those recognized were selected by a panel of judges...
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