NACDS Annual marked a return to normalcy
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting, held at the end of April in Palm Beach, Fla., is now little more than a distant memory.
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London Drugs opens new Abbotsford location
This week, London Drugs officially opened its new Abbotsford location in the Sevenoaks Shopping Centre; demonstrating an ongoing commitment to making a lasting positive impact on the communities in which they operate.
FTC launches inquiry into baby formula crisis
This week, the Federal Trade Commission staff launched an inquiry into the ongoing shortage for infant formula that has caused hardship for countless American families.
Walgreens to lay off 10% of corporate staff
Walgreens announced this week that it will be cutting over 500 jobs with most of the cuts impacting employees at the company’s Deerfield headquarters and its Chicago office, said a company spokesperson.
PIM Brands unveils its first zero-sugar snacks at Chicago Sweets & Snacks Expo
New Welch’s ZERO SUGAR Fruity Bites were unveiled at Sweets & Snacks Expo this week. It is the latest innovation from PIM Brands, makers of Welch’s Fruit Snacks, America’s No. 1 brand in all trade classes.
Grocery shoppers expand perception of value
Grocery shoppers are considering a wider range of factors beyond just price when they evaluate whether the items they buy offer “good value,” according to a recent survey conducted by FMI – The Food Industry Association. The survey, part of FMI’s U.S.
Walgreens announces Art Challenge winners
Walgreens has announced the winners and finalists for its 13th annual “Expressions by Walgreens” art challenge. The national contest provides monetary awards to winning high school student submissions from around the country.
New study finds multivitamins improved memory and slowed cognitive aging in older adults
A new study published today in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that daily multivitamins, compared to placebo, improved memory among participants. The multivitamin selected for the study was Centrum Silver—a multivitamin specially formulated for older adults.
NACDS praises House Committee for unanimous passage of PATIENT Act
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is hailing the U.S.
DG promotes Steve Deckard to new role
Dollar General Corp. has promoted company veteran Steve Deckard to the newly created role of executive vice president for growth and emerging markets, effective June 1.
Aetna donates $250,000 to 10 Michigan community partners
Aetna Better Health® of Michigan Inc., a CVS Health, announced that Aetna awarded $250,000 in grants to 10 community partners throughout the state to address social determinants of health (SDoH) and advance health equity.
WBA reaches settlement over Theranos consumer claims
According to an article in Bloomberg, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has reached a tentative settlement with consumers who received Theranos blood tests in Arizona and California and claimed that the drugstore giant was “willfully blind” to fraud at the blood-testing startup.
Pharmacy and pharmacist groups emphasize importance of PBM reform
WASHINGTON – Organizations representing pharmacies and pharmacists issued a statement today commending the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability for its hearing on pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) tactics.
IPC announces new digital health division, names Ashton Maaraba president
Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) announces the formation of IPC Digital Health, LLC, naming industry healthcare leader, Ashton Maaraba, as president. Maaraba will lead the organization’s Digital Health and Pharmacy Services divisions, reporting directly to Marc Essensa, IPC president and CEO.