Upcoming NCPA items for pharmacy teams
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – NCPA CORE Leadership Program Open House, online. Scott Pace and NCPA’s Drew Register will detail our new CORE leadership and business development program during this virtual forum.
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Walmart unveils new private label brand
As part of Walmart’s mission to make quality, great tasting food accessible for customers, the retailer announced this week its latest private brand innovation, bettergoods: a new elevated experience that delivers quality, unique, chef-inspired food at an incredible value.
Sam’s Club deploys AI-powered exit technology at over 120 locations
Sam’s Club has announced significant progress in its rollout of technology that resolves a key member concern – waiting in line for receipt verification to exit the club.
DG announces its 2024 Diverse Supplier Awards
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General believes that a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture foster an environment where the retailer’s customers, employees, vendors and communities alike can feel welcomed.
PLMA to showcase thousands of trending food & non food CPGs
More than 13,000 exhibitors, retailers and other industry professionals are expected to attend PLMA’s “The Store Brands Phenomenon 2024” Private Label Trade Show, November 17-19 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago.
NACDS gives chain pharmacy’s highest honor to Randy Edeker at 2024 NACDS Annual Meeting
PALM BEACH, Fla. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has recognized NACDS Past Chair Randy Edeker with chain pharmacy’s highest honor: the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award. Edeker served as chair of NACDS from 2015-2016.
Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs to host monthly immunization days
Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs will offer a monthly Family Immunization Day event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month, beginning May 1 through August 7 at select locations.
NACDS urges Congress to make PBM reform a priority in upcoming hearings
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is urging lawmakers, the U.S.
Amazon tops expectations for revenue, earnings
SEATTLE – Amazon posted better-than-expected revenue and earnings in the quarter ended March 31. Net sales increased 13% from a year earlier to $143.3 billion. The company reported first-quarter net income of $10.4 billion, or 98 cents a diluted share, compared to $3.2 billion a year earlier.
Hisamitsu plans events for 90th anniversary celebration of the Salonpas Patch
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – In celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Salonpas patch, the world’s No.1 Brand of Over-the-Counter (OTC) topical analgesics in the patch category, Hisamitsu cherishes the TE-A-TE culture.
Walmart’s Kevin Host elected NACDS chair
so that pharmacies may continue to deliver “never-ending innovations” across the total store for Americans in their moments
NACDS Foundation awards $175,000 in scholarships to advance patient and community health
PALM BEACH, Fla. –The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation announced $175,000 in scholarships and grants through the 29th Annual NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program as part of an ongoing commitment to advancing patient care through pharmacy education.
Rite Aid expands partnership with Uber Eats to deliver alcohol in additional markets
Rite Aid announced the expansion of its delivery partnership with Uber Eats to include alcohol in new markets.
Walmart to close 51 health clinics
Walmart is closing its health centers and virtual care service, saying the the company doesn’t see a viable business model in primary care. “Back in 2019, we launched Walmart Health centers.
Aurobindo receives FDA approval for colchicine capsules
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application colchicine capsules, 0.6mg.