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Retail News Breaks Archives CVS Caremark Corp. reportedly is mulling a move to go international. Walgreen Co. and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation have finalized a transaction that gives the drug chain a significant ownership stake in Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Pharmacy LLC, a newly formed specialty pharmacy for the disease. Rite Aid Corp. plans to leverage the Surescripts Network for Clinical Interoperability to electronically deliver patient immunization notifications directly to health care providers. Navarro Discount Pharmacy has opened its 32nd store, located in Kendall, Fla. Rite Aid Corp. saw same-store sales decrease in November as Hurricane Sandy and new generic drugs impacted front-end and prescription sales. CVS/pharmacy has added a series of new tools and enhancements to its mobile application and mobile website for pharmacy patients and shoppers. Expanding on its wellness offerings, Rite Aid Corp. is rolling out fitness expert Denise Austin's new line of home fitness products, Forever Fit, at its stores. Generic drug introductions continued to undercut same-store sales results at Walgreen Co. in November. Rebecca Chater has joined pharmacy alliance RxAlly as vice president of health outcomes. Americans continue to rate pharmacists highly on the scales of honesty and ethics, according to Gallup's annual survey of professional integrity. CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic are partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the NFL Retired Players Association to boost awareness about the importance of getting a flu shot annually. Rite Aid Corp. is offering discounted flu shots in recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week. Jean Coutu Group plans to acquire a 50% stake in Le Groupe Médicus Inc., a provider of orthotic and prosthetic devices.
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