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Rick Gates wins Pharmacy Executive of the Year accolade
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Rick Gates developed a passion for retail pharmacy early on working at an independent drug store while still in high school. Today, as senior vice president of pharmacy and health...
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Merchant of the Year honors for Walmart’s Julie Barber
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — For Walmart’s Julie Barber, transitioning from food merchandising to a top position in the company’s health and wellness merchandising business, was “a perfect next step.” Julie...
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CARE heralded as Regional Chain of the Year
LINTHICUM, Md. — CARE Pharmacies is continuing to make its mark in the industry with new programs and initiatives to serve its growing membership that has seen its footprint rise to almost 130...
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CVS Health names Mario Rivera SVP of Supply Chain
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Mario Rivera has joined CVS Health as senior vice president of Supply Chain, reporting to Michelle Peluso, executive vice president and chief customer officer, CVS Health and...
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WBA’s Gourlay recognized for lifetime achievement
DEERFIELD, Ill. — When Alex Gourlay came to the United States in October 2013 to join Walgreens in the wake of its merger with Alliance Boots Group, he brought with him a keen sense of purpose. After...
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Meijer commits to 50% carbon emissions cut by 2025
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Midwestern retailer Meijer announced Tuesday an ambitious goal to reduce absolute carbon emissions by 50% by 2025. Rooted in the company’s mission to be a good neighbor, Meijer...
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Walgreens launches COVID-19 Index
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens has introduced the Walgreens COVID-19 Index, a new interactive tracking tool. Powered by testing data from Aegis Sciences Corp., it is among the first to uniquely identify...
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Walgreens and VillageMD to expand across Arizona
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and VillageMD announced on Thursday plans to open eight new Village Medical at Walgreens coordinated primary care and pharmacy practices in the Tucson...
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NACDS to hold Regional Chain Conference January 23-25
PALM BEACH, Fla. – On January 23-25, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) will welcome NACDS regional chain and associate members to Palm Beach, Fla., for the 2022 NACDS Regional...
View ArticleVideo Forum: Jennifer Zilka, Good Neighbor Pharmacy
In this week’s Video Forum episode, Jennifer Zilka, who was recently named president of Good Neighbor Pharmacy, talks about the prospects for independent drug stores in America. The support provided...
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NACDS Regional Conference affirms industry’s role
NACDS’ Steve Anderson, Kroger Health’s Colleen Lindholz and Good Neighbor Pharmacy’s Brian Nightengale participated in a NACDS leadership panel discussion at the conference. PALM BEACH, Fla. —...
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Walmart testing new interactive store design
Digital screens welcome customers as they enter the store. BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is testing a new store format designed to make the shopping experience more engaging and enjoyable for consumers....
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Consumers to spend $23.9 billion on Valentine’s Day
WASHINGTON – Valentine’s Day spending is expected to reach $23.9 billion this year, up from $21.8 billion in 2021 and the second-highest year on record, according to the annual survey released today...
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NRF economist sees more growth ahead
WASHINGTON – National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said Tuesday that the Federal Reserve’s efforts to curb inflation should not derail the U.S. economy’s continued growth. “There...
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Rite Aid offering free N95 masks
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid said on Wednesday that free N95 non-surgical masks are now available at many of Rite Aid’s locations across the country and are expected to be in all locations this week. The...
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Balbale leaving Walmart for a post at CVS
NEW YORK — Musab Balbale is leaving his position as vice president and general manager of Walmart Beauty, and will reportedly take the top merchant role at CVS Health. Musab Balbale Balbale announced...
View ArticleVideo Forum: Richard Schmitz, PQA
Richard Schmitz, chief engagement officer at the Pharmacy Quality Alliance, tells this week’s Video Forum about the thinking behind the new “PQA Social Determinants of Health Resource Guide.” The...
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CVS’ Q4 sales and earnings exceed expectations
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health’s fourth quarter sales and earnings beat Wall Street’s expectations, as demand for COVID-19 tests and vaccines drove customers to stores. Karen Lynch Revenue for the...
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CVS to hold Supplier Diversity & Minority Owned Summit
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy announced Thursday its second annual Supplier Diversity & Minority Owned Summit, hosted from April 5 – 8, in partnership with ECRM and RangeMe. This summit is part...
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January U.S. retail sales up 7.2%
PURCHASE, N.Y. — 2022 kicked off with gains across nearly all retail sectors, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. This...
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