Video Forum: Chip Davis, Healthcare Distribution Alliance
In this week’s Video Forum, Chip Davis, president and chief executive officer of the Healthcare Distribution Alliance, talks about the evolution of the drug distribution sector, which links...
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Amazon expands RxPass access to Prime members on Medicare
SEATTLE — Amazon Pharmacy announced Tuesday that RxPass is now available to Prime members on Medicare, opening access to affordable medication to over 50 million more people. Amazon Pharmacy’s RxPass...
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Walmart expands HIV point-of-care screenings in Colorado and Virginia
BENTONVILLE, Ark.– Walmart has expanded its HIV Point-of-Care Screenings to 18 Specialty Pharmacies of the Community (SPOCs) – located within Walmart Pharmacies – in Colorado and Virginia. These...
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Target announces leadership appointments
MINNEAPOLIS — Target has named Christina Hennington, currently chief growth officer, as chief strategy and growth officer. Rick Gomez, currently chief food, essentials and beauty officer, has been...
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McKesson ideaShare inspires independent community pharmacies
IRVING, Texas — This week, McKesson Corp., Health Mart, and Health Mart Atlas welcomed nearly 2,700 attendees including independent pharmacies at the 2024 McKesson ideaShare conference in New Orleans....
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WBA misses estimate for third quarter earnings
DEERFIELD, Ill. —Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.’s third quarter earnings missed projections and the company cut its full-year profit outlook. Citing a “difficult” environment for shoppers and...
View ArticleVideo Forum: Sally Lyons Wyatt, Circana, Part 1
Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president and chief advisor for consumer goods and foodservice insights at Circana, tells this week’s Video Forum about the state of American consumers in an...
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CDR, MMR event honors top retailers
NEW YORK — Chain Drug Review (CDR) and Mass Market Retailers (MMR) presented their 2023 “Retailer of the Year” awards last week in New York City. The event, held at The Harmonie Club, drew retailer...
View ArticleVideo Forum: Sally Lyons Wyatt, Circana
In the second of two installments, Sally Lyons Wyatt, global executive vice president and chief advisor for consumer goods and foodservice insights at Circana, talks about the changes that traditional...
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LeBlanc named merchandising VP for beauty and personal care at CVS
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Michelle LeBlanc was appointed Vice President of Merchandising for Beauty, Personal Care and Hispanic Center of Excellence (CoE) by CVS Health. Michelle LeBlanc Prior to this role,...
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NRF releases 2024 list of Top 100 Retailers
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation on Wednesday released its annual list of the Top 100 Retailers, compiled by Kantar, a global marketing data, insight and consultancy company. The 2024 Top...
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Costco to raise membership fees in September
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp. said it will increase its annual membership fees in the United States and Canada, effective September 1. With the increase, the company’s Gold Star...
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CNBC/NRF report sees moderate sales growth in June
WASHINGTON – Retail sales showed moderate growth in June amid a still solid economy and near-zero inflation for retail goods, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions,...
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FTI says online retail sales to hit $1.2 Trillion
WASHINGTON — FTI Consulting projects that U.S. online retail sales will reach $1.2 trillion in 2024, an increase of nearly 10% from last year, according to the firm’s 2024 Online Retail Report. The...
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Census data shows modest sales gains in June
WASHINGTON – Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau Tuesday shows modest retail sales gains in June despite an uneven pace of spending in recent months, National Retail Federation Chief Economist...
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Shekhar named VP of beauty at Walmart
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Vinima Shekhar has been appointed vice president of beauty at Walmart. She succeeds Creighton Kiper, who was named senior vice president of home. Vinima Shekhar Shekhar joined...
View ArticleVideo Forum: Jenni Zilka, Good Neighbor Pharmacy
In this week’s Video Forum, Jenni Zilka, president of Good Neighbor Pharmacy, discusses the factors that have put the network of independent drug stores at the top of J.D. Power’s patient satisfaction...
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Nusz named SVP of merchandising, essentials and beauty at Target
MINNEAPOLIS —Amanda Nusz has been named senior vice president of merchandising, essentials and beauty at Target Corp., according to a post on her LinkedIn page. Nusz was previously in charge of the...
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Walgreens gets BARDA Project NextGen Award for new study
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has received a project award valued up to $25 million through the Rapid Response Partnership Vehicle (RRPV) to conduct a Phase IV observational clinical study focused on...
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Walmart Health spaces to become senior-focused primary care centers
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Walmart Health Center locations in Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Texas are slated to become senior-focused primary care centers, Humana Inc.’s CenterWell health care services...
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