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Cardinal extends distribution agreements with CVS
DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health announced Wednesday that it has extended its agreements with CVS Health to distribute pharmaceuticals to retail pharmacies and distribution centers through June 30,...
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Walgreens and VillageMD expand to Florida
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance and VillageMD on Thursday announced the opening of three new Village Medical at Walgreens locations in the Orlando area with plans to open seven additional...
View ArticleVideo Forum: Elliott Rodgers, Ulta Beauty
Elliott Rodgers, chief information officer at Ulta Beauty, tells this week’s Video Forum about the various ways the specialty retailer is bringing technology to bear to help realize its strategic...
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Grocery sales, back-to-school spending fuel Walmart earnings
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart continued to gain share of the U.S. grocery market in its second quarter, driven in part by growth in its nearly year-old Walmart+ membership program. A strong start to the...
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Flu shots now available at CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health is reminding Americans that as the country continues to deal with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic it is more important than ever to stay current with vaccinations and...
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Omnichannel a key driver in Ahold Delhaize’s growth
ZAANDAM, The Netherlands — Foresight and adaptability have been two distinguishing characteristics of Ahold Delhaize since its formation in 2016, and those qualities continued to serve the retailer...
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NACDS leaders cite critical role of united industry
ARLINGTON, Va.– National Association of Chain Drug Stores chair Colleen Lindholz and NACDS president and CEO Steve Anderson kicked off the virtual 2021 NACDS Total Store Expo (TSE) Monday with a...
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Kroger unveils 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance report
CINCINNATI — The Kroger Co. released on Wednesday its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report, sharing its new long-term ESG strategy and framework to benefit people and the planet, and...
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Rite Aid announces ‘Back to School’ COVID-19 testing program
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), together with BioReference Laboratories, Inc., an OPKO Health company, announced a ‘Back to School’ COVID-19...
View ArticleRetail health’s future in focus at Total Store Expo
ARLINGTON, Va.– The National Association of Chain Drug Stores chair Colleen Lindholz and NACDS president and CEO Steve Anderson opened the virtual 2021 NACDS Total Store Expo (TSE) on Monday looking...
View ArticleVideo Forum: Sharon Sternheim, Zitomer
New York City-based Zitomer offers a shopping experience unlike any other drug store in the U.S. In this week’s Video Forum, Sharon Sternheim, the company’s president, talks about some of the elements...
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Walgreens increases starting wage for hourly team members
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is further investing in its hourly team members who provide trusted care and services in communities across the U.S. Walgreens will increase the starting hourly wage for...
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Walmart to hire 20,000 supply chain associates
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart plans to hire an additional 20,000 workers in its distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and transportation offices, the company said Wednesday. The retailer will hold...
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Walgreens launches bank account and debit Mastercard
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens and InComm Payments have launched Scarlet, a bank account and debit card powered by Mastercard and issued by MetaBank, and available exclusively at Walgreens. Scarlet...
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Lance Neill joins Rite Aid’s Elixir as new COO
CAMP HILL, Pa.— Elixir, a wholly owned subsidiary of Rite Aid that provides pharmacy benefits and services, announced on Tuesday that veteran healthcare and pharmacy executive Lance Neill has joined...
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Walmart sets $2 billion green bond offering
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart entered the green bond market Wednesday with a record-setting $2 billion offering. The giant retailer said that net proceeds from the green bond offering will be used to...
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Walgreens and VillageMD expand in Arizona
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and VillageMD announced on Thursday the opening of 18 Village Medical at Walgreens locations in the Phoenix area with plans to open four additional...
View ArticleVideo Forum: Kate Daly, Closed Loop Partners
In this week’s Video Forum, Kate Daly, managing director of Closed Loop Partners, outlines the efforts of the New York City-based investment firm and innovation center to help develop a circular...
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Rite Aid announces new corporate workplace
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid has announced its corporate workplace of the future – a remote-first work approach for corporate associates, supported by a network of collaboration centers throughout the...
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CVS Caremark unveils new efforts to tackle health disparities
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Caremark announced on Wednesday an expansion of its efforts to decrease health disparities among patients with certain conditions including sickle cell, HIV and cardiovascular...
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