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Rite Aid reports fourth quarter loss
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp. on Thursday reported a fourth quarter net loss of $18.5 million, or 34 cents per share, as results were hurt by weak cough-cold sales and other factors. The adjusted...
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London Drugs unveils get fit program
VICTORIA, B.C. – London Drugs is on a mission to help people be fit and healthy – and that means finding new ways to support and motivate them to get active. Now Vancouver Island residents using...
View ArticleVideo Forum: Steve Anderson, NACDS
In the second of three episodes leading up to the National Association of Chain Drugs Stores Annual Meeting, which begins on April 26, NACDS president and chief executive officer Steve Anderson talks...
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WBA rebrands beauty business
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance is leveraging the strength of its beauty brands by putting them under one umbrella. The six logos — No7, Liz Earl Beauty Co., Botanics, Soap & Glory,...
View ArticleVideo Forum: Colleen Lindholz, Kroger
Colleen Lindholz will succeed Rick Keyes as NACDS chair at the association’s virtual Annual Meeting this week. Lindholz, who also is president of Kroger Health, shares her assessment of NACDS, talks...
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NACDS emphasizes industry’s role in restoring hope
ARLINGTON, Va. – During remarks at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting Business Program Monday, the NACDS leadership underscored the commitment of pharmacies and pharmacy...
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New NACDS chair highlights group’s unifying power
During the Tuesday Business Program at the 2021 NACDS Annual Meeting, Colleen Lindholz, president, Kroger Health, The Kroger Co., gave her first remarks as NACDS Chair and received the NACDS Chair’s...
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CVS providing more access to vaccines
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Thursday that it recently began administering COVID-19 vaccines at employer-based vaccination clinics through Return Ready, helping to increase access to...
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CVS expands Project Health program
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced on Friday that it has launched an expansion of Project Health, the company’s no-cost, community-based screening program, which helps people without regular...
View ArticleVideo Forum: The Drug Store Market in China
In the first of two episodes, Ed Rowland, principal of Rowland Global LLC, and Alice Wang, a Shanghai-based consultant and instructor at Alibaba’s Taobao University, share insights about the...
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Walgreens launches same day delivery service
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is now offering customers even more convenient, safe and easy shopping solutions through the launch of Same Day Delivery in under two hours for retail products. Customers...
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CVS’ first quarter sales and earnings top estimates
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health on Tuesday reported strong first-quarter sales and earnings that beat analysts’ estimates. Net income for the period ended March 31 surged 10.5% to $2.22 billion, or...
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CVS study examines mental health services for women
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — According to findings from a recent CVS Health survey, the COVID-19 pandemic has universally amplified levels of stress and anxiety among women, with moms and caregivers most deeply...
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Walgreens study finds vaccine a boost to mental health
DEERFIELD, Ill. — For more than a year, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted way of life for everyone. It has especially taken a toll on many Americans’ mental health and well being, however 73% of...
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Walmart Health to acquire telehealth provider MeMD
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart Health has entered into an agreement to acquire telehealth provider MeMD. The move reinforces Walmart’s commitment to integrated, omnichannel health delivery that leverages...
View ArticleVideo Forum: The Drug Store Market in China, Part 2
In the second of two episodes about the drug store market in China, Video Forum examines the impact of e-commerce. Ed Rowland, principal of Rowland Global LLC, and Alice Wang, a Shanghai-based...
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CVS offers same-day prescription delivery
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy has upgraded the CarePass program to offer same-day prescription delivery for eligible members through an expanded partnership with Shipt. Members may also add everyday...
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Albertsons Cos. offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccines
Omar Gajial BOISE, Idaho – COVID-19 vaccines are now available on a walk-in basis at Albertsons Cos. pharmacies nationwide, the company announced Tuesday. Albertsons has pharmacies at its Safeway,...
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CVS to offer COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents ages 12-15
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced that COVID-19 vaccine appointments for adolescents ages 12 to 15 are now available for scheduling at more than 5,600 CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide,...
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Rite Aid expands COVID-19 vaccine age eligibility
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid announced it is administering COVID-19 vaccines to anyone 12 or older at all locations offering the Pfizer vaccine, following the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease...
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