An eventful quarter for SDM
Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) reported strong financial results for the second quarter despite the impact of incremental health care reform measures and the full effect of changes to Canada’s minimum wage.
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Rite Aid and Albertsons regroup
The scuttling of Rite Aid Corp.’s acquisition by Albertsons Cos. leaves the chain drug landscape basically unchanged, except that the No. 3 player now faces mounting challenges.
Cigna shareholders approve Express Scripts deal
Cigna Corp. shareholders voted Friday to approve the health insurer’s $52 billion purchase of PBM Express Scripts Holding Co. The vote in favor of the acquisition came after activist investor Carl Icahn last week gave up a last-minute effort to get shareholders to nix the deal.
Patty Kumbera named COO of PrescribeWellness
Patty Kumbera has joined PrescribeWellness as chief operating officer.
Rite Aid names Havas as agency of record
Rite Aid has named Havas North America as its new agency of record with an emphasis on brand strategy and creative. Under the agreement, Havas will form a team of top talent known as the “Well Village” — including thought leaders with vast experience in retail health care strategy and creative
BGC promotes Neil Ducote to VP of pharmacy operations
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) recently announced the promotion of Neil Ducote to Vice President of Pharmacy Operations. Ducote, who served as director of pharmacy operations for BGC since 2017, graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in 1985 with a Bachelor of Science in pharmacy.
NACDS makes case for pharmacy to Health Care Caucus
NACDS recently outlined a compelling case detailing pharmacy’s quantifiable and demonstrated value in a letter to the bipartisan Health Care Innovation Caucus.
CVS helping Longs Drugs customers prepare for Hurricane Lane
CVS Health is issuing a number of reminders to help Longs Drugs customers and patients prepare for their prescription needs ahead of Hurricane Lane in Hawaii. CVS Health and CVS Pharmacy operate Longs Drugs in Hawaii.
NCPA names Cassity VP federal and state government affairs
National Community Pharmacists Association’s chief executive officer Douglas Hoey announced that Anne Cassity has joined NCPA as vice president, federal and state government affairs, as the organization continues to grow its advocacy influence.
Deloitte study: Busting the myths of millennials in retail
It’s time to stop assuming all millennials care about is avocado toast and Instagram. Matter of fact, it’s time to stop focusing on millennials period.
This Copper Lager’s for You
Two beverage giants, Budweiser and Jim Beam, have teamed with up on a special new limited-edition beer, Budweiser Reserve Copper Lager, aged on Jim Beam bourbon barrel staves. Hitting store shelves shortly, the beer is available in both bottles and on draft.
Wahl helping shed light on animal adoption
STERLING, Ill. – National Dog Day is Aug. 26, 2018, and while all dogs should be celebrated, one lucky dog has a reason to cheer. Crinolin was rescued along with 80 other dogs from a hoarding situation.
Diva International teams with WNBA star Layshia Clarendon
Diva International Inc. (Diva), maker of the DivaCup, announced that Layshia Clarendon, the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) star, will be joining its mission to make sustainable, reusable menstrual products more accessible.
Curtin leaves Coty amid changes to consumer beauty team
Coty is once again making changes to its consumer beauty division.
Fujifilm to launch “instax SQUARE SQ6 Taylor Swift Edition” instant camera
Fujifilm Corp. will launch “instax SQUARE SQ6 Taylor Swift Edition” and “instax SQUARE Film Taylor Swift Edition” on October 20.