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Retail News Breaks Archives Albertsons LLC has appointed a pharmacy chief as part of the executive structure that will emerge after it closes its acquisition of 877 stores from Supervalu Inc. Stepping up its investment in employee training, Walgreen Co. today plans to launch Walgreens University, a new career development facility that provides classroom and online programming. Kerr Drug is primed for more efficient pharmacy operations after finishing the implementation of the PDX Enterprise Pharmacy System (EPS). Rite Aid Corp. has completed debt refinancing transactions initiated earlier this month. CVS/pharmacy has relaunched its Gold Emblem food and grocery private label, including new items, a new look and improved taste. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association gave their take on a proposed Drug Enforcement Administration rule to establish a process for the disposal of controlled substances. Bartell Drugs plans to open its 59th store this summer in Seattle's South Lake Union neighborhood. Walgreen Co. has been named as one of the health care industry's most innovative companies by Fast Company Magazine. In community pharmacy, increased emphasis has been placed on the expertise of the pharmacist in guiding patients in their use of prescription medications. The results from Boehringer Ingelheim's Pharmacy Satisfaction Pulse survey indicate that the profession is performing this role very well. Kay Hagan understands what community pharmacy can do.
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