Hy-Vee opens largest store
Hy-Vee Inc. has debuted a reimagined grocery store here, outside Omaha.
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HDA presents DIANA Awards
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) honored nine pharmaceutical and consumer product manufacturers with Distribution Industry Awards for Notable Achievements in Healthcare (DIANA Awards) at its 2023 Business and Leadership Conference. The DIANA is one of HDA’s highest honors.
Walgreens partnering to provide free HIV testing
DEERFIELD, Ill. _ Walgreens is teaming up with Greater Than HIV, a public information initiative of KFF, along with health departments and community organizations, to provide free HIV testing and counseling as part of the largest National HIV Testing Day event yet.
Former Cardinal Health CEO Mike Kaufmann honored with Nexus Award for lifetime achievement
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance Research Foundation has honored Mike Kaufmann, former CEO of Cardinal Health, with the 2023 Nexus Award for Lifetime Achievement.
MinuteClinic awarded sixth consecutive Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation
MinuteClinic has received its sixth consecutive Ambulatory Health Care Accreditation from The Joint Commission. Since 2006 — when it was the first retail medical clinic in the U.S.
CVS promotes Wier to VP of store brands
WOONSOCKET, R.I. _ Michael Wier has been promoted to vice president of store brands at CVS Health. He had been executive director – divisional merchandise manager for consumer health and wellness since August 2020.
NACDS implores North Carolina Senate to advance PBM bill
with customized content unique to North Carolina — applauds the state government
Rite Aid names Sabatino chief legal officer
PHILADELPHIA _ Thomas Sabatino has joined Rite Aid as chief legal officer. He will play a pivotal role in the company’s strategy to help create meaningful customer, client, and member experiences for millions of Americans.
Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services to expand biologics CDMO capacity with a new biomanufacturing facility
Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Limited (Aurigene), a contract research, development, and manufacturing services organization and a step-down subsidiary of Dr.
Hy-Vee launches new Hy-Vee Healthy You subscription service
Hy-Vee announces the launch of Hy-Vee Healthy You, a new health and wellness subscription service designed by Hy-Vee dietitians to help individuals develop healthier lifestyles through personalized nutrition counseling, preventative health screenings and more.
CVS beats first quarter revenue and earnings projections
CVS Health posted first quarter sales and earnings that topped Wall Street’s forecasts. Revenue for the period ended March 31 rose 11% to $85.3 billion, exceeding analysts’ projected $80.79 billion. Adjusted earnings of $2.20 per share beat the average estimate of $2.09.
Study: Dollar stores converging with traditional grocery and mass retail
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Dollar stores continue to be the fastest growing retail channel today, both in terms of the number of new stores and the number of shopping visits. The deep discount sector is also the fastest growing retail channel for food purchases, with an 89.
NACDS honors John Standley at Annual Meeting
PALM BEACH, Fla. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has recognized NACDS Past Chair John Standley with chain pharmacy’s highest honor: the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award. From 2020-2022, Standley served as president of Walgreens.
Bristol Myers Squibb announces leadership transition plan
Bristol Myers Squibb announced that Dr. Giovanni Caforio, chairman of the board and chief executive officer, has decided to retire as chief executive officer, effective November 1, 2023.
Kaiser Permanente and Geisinger team
In an innovative move designed to improve the health of communities, achieve better health care outcomes, and improve health care affordability, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals and Geisinger Health are announcing the launch of Risant Health and a definitive agreement to make Geisinger the first health s
Newsweek and BrandSpark International announce the 2nd Annual OTC Brands Trusted the Most by American Pharmacists
Today, market research firm BrandSpark International, in partnership with Newsweek Magazine, released its highly anticipated second annual BrandSpark/Newsweek Most Trusted by Pharmacists Awards (“BMTPhA”) for over-the-counter (“OTC”) consumer product brands.