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NACDS recognizes member pharmacies during American Heart Month
ARLINGTON, Va. – In honor of American Heart Month, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has released a series of digital content showcasing the role of NACDS member pharmacies in helping patients support their heart health through prevention and management of cardiovascular disease.
Dollar General opens 20,000th store
Dollar General on Friday celebrated the grand opening of its 20,000th store at its DG Market location in Alice, Texas. “Today marks an incredible milestone in Dollar General’s history,” said Steve Deckard, Dollar General’s executive vice president of store operations and development.
Nominations open for DrFirst’s 2024 Healthiverse Heroes Award
Nominations are open for health technology pioneer DrFirst’s 2024 Healthiverse Heroes Award. Now in its fourth year, the award honors healthcare organizations using technology to transform the delivery of care by reducing administrative burden for clinicians and improving safety for patients.
Cyberattack on UnitedHealth affects ability of some pharmacies to fill prescriptions
Some pharmacies across the country are reporting that they are having difficulty getting prescriptions to patients because of a cyberattack on a unit of UnitedHealth.
L’Oréal Paris launches new Elvive Hyaluron + Pure Collection at Walmart
NEW YORK – Building off the success of the 2023 L’Oréal Paris Elvive Hyaluron + Plump collection which launched exclusively at Walmart in the fall of 2022, the brand has once again collaborated with the retailer on another exclusive, Hyaluron + Pure, featuring a Shampoo, Conditioner, and Oil Erasing
Discover the new VR shopping horizons in Beautyque Verse
NEW YORK – Beautyque NYC has released updates to its Virtual Reality shopping App titled Beautyque Verse on iOS, Android, and Oculus, that debuted in December with its soft launch.
Rising prices, inflation weigh on consumers
Personal financial well-being can impact how consumers approach everything from budgeting for big purchases to their grocery lists.
Discover the next era of color with colorFX by imPRESS
imPRESS Manicure from KISS Products Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of professional quality nail and lash products, is thrilled to announce the launch of colorFX by imPRESS.
Specialty Pharmacy Alliance joins The Health Management Academy
WAKEFIELD, Mass. – The Health System Owned Specialty Pharmacy Alliance (HOSP), a non-profit trade association committed to advancing integrated specialty pharmacies, is thrilled to have joined The Health Management Academy (The Academy), a prominent force in healthcare innovation.
Walgreens plans to close VillageMD clinics in Florida
Walgreens said this week it is planning to close its remaining VillageMD clinics in Florida as the company continues to cut costs. VillageMD operated 52 clinics in Florida, but 14 have closed to date. The remainder will shutter by March 15, according to multiple news reports citing Walgreens.
CVS Health invests nearly $35 million in affordable housing in Hawaii
CVS Health announced its contribution of nearly $35 million in equity investments towards the creation of two new affordable housing developments in Hawaii.
Innovative CBD lubricant enriched with prebiotics now available in U.S.
Quanna, a leading self-care and sexual wellness brand, has introduced Oomf, an award-winning, all-natural water-based lubricant enriched with premium-grade CBD and prebiotics, to the US market.
Rite Aid unveils new ‘It Means More’ ad spot
Today, Rite Aid debuted its new ‘It Means More’ ad – spotlighting the retail pharmacy chain’s commitment to its customers, together with the passion and ongoing dedication of its employees to continuously provide unrivaled customer experiences.
Grubhub grows convenience offering with CVS
Grubhub is now offering inventory of thousands of wellness, beauty, household and other convenience items from CVS Pharmacy on the Grubhub Marketplace. More than 6,000 CVS locations are available on Grubhub across 48 states.