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Retail News Breaks Archives Denise Carpenter has joined the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores (CACDS) as president and chief executive officer. To help consumers kick off the new year on a healthful note, Sam's Club is offering five free health screenings. Comparable-store sales at Walgreen Co. remained on the downside in December, as calendar day shifts and introductions of lower-price generic drugs impacted results. Discount general merchandise chain Fred's Inc. is looking to its pharmacy to help spur business in the new year. Despite solid script count growth, Rite Aid Corp. reported declined same-store sales for December. New research sponsored by CVS Caremark Corp. finds that practical social support, including through online social media, is associated with improved medication adherence. Steve Burd, chairman and chief executive officer of Safeway Inc., plans to retire as CEO and a board director in May. Rite Aid Corp. plans series of customer savings promotions to culminate RA50, its 50th anniversary campaign begun last September. Next week, all Walgreens stores will host "Night at the W" to celebrate the drug chain's involvement in the People's Choice Awards.
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