Kroger, Walgreens to expand pilot to Knoxville
CINCINNATI – Building on an exploratory pilot that rolled out last October, Kroger Co.
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CVS, Rite Aid, Walmart severed from main opioid trial
The federal judge overseeing the landmark opioid suit Thursday severed CVS Health entities, Rite Aid and Walmart from the main bellwether trial scheduled for October.
Alfasigma announces that Zelnorm now available in the U.S. to treat IBS in adult women
Alfasigma USA announced Friday that Zelnorm (tegaserod) is now available in the United States as a prescription pharmaceutical treatment for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in adult women less than 65 years of age. Alfasigma USA acquired Zelnorm from Sloan Pharma S.à r.l.
Walmart reports strong Q2 results
Walmart reported on Thursday a second-quarter net income of $3.6 billion compared with a net loss of $861 million a year earlier. Revenue rose 1.8% to nearly $130.4 billion. Operating income, on a constant currency basis, declined 2.4% to $5.6 billion.
Retail sales up in July
Retail sales were up 0.9% in July seasonally adjusted from June and up 5.6% unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said this week. The numbers exclude sales by automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants.
Innomar adds chronic care app
OAKVILLE, Ontario – Innomar Strategies, a Canadian specialty pharmaceuticals service provider and a part of AmerisourceBergen Corp.
Rite Aid offers flu shots chainwide
Rite Aid Thursday announced the availability of seasonal flu shots chainwide. Patients can get ahead of the lengthy flu season by visiting any Rite Aid to receive a flu shot from one of the company’s more than 6,300 certified immunizing pharmacists, subject to state regulations.
GIANT plans flagship supermarket in Philadelphia
GIANT Food Stores announced plans for a flagship supermarket in a mixed-use urban development under construction on the banks of the Schuylkill River in downtown Philadelphia. The 65,000-square-foot GIANT store is expected to open by fall of 2020, the company said.
AmerisourceBergen names new EVP and CSO
AmerisourceBergen announces the appointment of Leslie Donato to its executive team as executive vice president and chief strategy officer.
QS/1 teams with Therigy to streamline specialty pharmacy operations
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – QS/1 has announced a partnership with pharmacy software company Therigy to improve specialty pharmacy operations between their dispensing system and therapy management software.
Karp named to new health policy position at CHPA
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) recently appointed Marina Karp as director of health policy, a newly created position responsible for helping to develop the association’s overall health policy priorities including policy research and outreach to the broader health care community.
Pharmavite names Bryan Donaldson EVP of sales
Pharmavite announced Tuesday that it has appointed Bryan Donaldson to executive vice president of sales. In this critical role, Donaldson will oversee all sales functionality for Pharmavite, including customer relationships, sales planning and forecasting, customer development and retail execution.
ReThink CBD achieves national retail distribution in independent pharmacies
ReThink CBD has reached another milestone of growth with national distribution of its full-spectrum CBD products through a distribution partnership.
Poland Spring and The Recycling Partnership working together
Less than 30% of plastic bottles are currently recycled in the U.S. And less than half of recyclables in U.S. homes get recycled by consumers.
Giant Food launches 15th annual pediatric cancer fundraising program
Giant Food announced Tuesday the launch of the 15th annual fundraising program for pediatric cancer designed to support cancer research initiatives. Giant aims to raise at least $2 million throughout the eight-week program, running from Aug. 16 to Oct.
OLLY Nutrition announces new celebrity ambassador, Ashley Graham
Model, entrepreneur and body activist, Ashley Graham, takes her commitment to wellness to the next level by joining OLLY Nutrition as a brand ambassador.