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IRI offers food for thought on CPG innovation
(click to enlarge) CHICAGO — IRI, a global leader in innovative solutions and services for consumer, retail and media companies, announced Wednesday the release of its 2018 New Product Pacesetters,...
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Retailer of the Year award winners honored
Larry Merlo of CVS and Brian Cornell of Target Joe Hartsig of Walgreens with Anthony Zolezzi of Twinlab Ryan Myers and Amy McAnarney of Hallmark Cards with Judy Sansone of CVS Jeff Owen of Dollar...
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WBA to collaborate on cancer prevention, research
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced today the launch of its Collaboration for Cancer Prevention, Research and Support, a transatlantic charitable partnership between the company...
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Walmart adding free next-day delivery
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart will begin offering free next-day delivery in select markets this week, with more markets to be added later this year. The move will raise the stakes in its battle with...
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CVS launches ‘Tested to Be Trusted’ program
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy on Wednesday announced the launch of Tested to Be Trusted, a program requiring third-party testing of all vitamins and supplements sold in-store and online to confirm...
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Fred’s closing 104 more stores
MEMPHIS — Fred’s Inc. announced Thursday it is closing 104 underperforming stores as part of an “ongoing effort to rationalize its store footprint.” The new round of closings comes five weeks after...
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NACDS recommends measures to cut drug costs
ARLINGTON, Va. — As Congress explores policies to lower the cost of prescription drugs, NACDS recommended several measures to achieve that goal and improve patient health. In a statement to the House...
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NCPA, NACDS address DIR pharmacy reform failure
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Community Pharmacists Association and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following statement Thursday after a final drug pricing rule was released...
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Sharpless named acting FDA commissioner
Norman “Ned” Sharpless WASHINGTON — Dr. Norman “Ned” Sharpless, director of the National Cancer Institute, will become acting commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration next month. Health and...
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Rite Aid announces leadership restructuring
CAMP HILL, PA – Rite Aid Corp. announced Tuesday a leadership transition plan and an organizational restructuring to better align its structure with the company’s operations and to reduce costs. John...
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WBA names Dixon global controller
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Heather Dixon has been named senior vice president, global controller and chief accounting officer by Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc, effective March 18. Dixon will join WBA from Aetna...
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NACDS lauds bill to mitigate opioid abuse
ARLINGTON, Va.— The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Friday welcomed Senate legislation that would limit to a seven-day supply the initial prescriptions of opioids for acute pain — a move...
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Study: O-T-Cs save health care system billions
Scott Melville WASHINGTON — Over-the-counter (O-T-C) medicines save the U.S. health care system nearly $146 billion a year, a new study has found. The report, “Value of O-T-C Medicines to the U.S....
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CVS fights rise of e-cigarette use at colleges
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — As part of its commitment to building healthier communities, CVS Health Tuesday announced more than $1.4 million in new giving through the CVS Health Foundation to 82 U.S. colleges...
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NACDS launches online resource tool
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Wednesday announced the online “NACDS Optimizing Care Process Guide,” a resource for states, pharmacies and others seeking to...
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Rite Aid stockholders approve reverse stock split
CAMP HILL, PA – Rite Aid Corp. announced that its stockholders approved a reverse stock split of the company’s common stock at Thursday’s special meeting of stockholders. According to preliminary...
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Surescripts releases new survey
ARLINGTON, Va. — The complex specialty prescribing process consumes a disproportionate amount of time and effort according to a new Surescripts survey of health care providers. For example, nearly 40%...
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Hy-Vee advocates for fast DIR reform
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee on Friday expressed dismay that a new Medicare rule did not provide relief from pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees that inflate senior citizens’...
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WBA teams on cancer prevention program
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance has entered into a charitable partnership with European and American cancer organizations “to support people living with cancer at all moments of their...
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Keptner named Rite Aid chief marketing and merchandising officer
CAMP HILL, PA. — Rite Aid Corp. announced on Thursday that Erik Keptner, a proven leader with more than 20 years’ experience in retail marketing, has been named to the newly created position of senior...
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