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Albertsons-Rite Aid to create wellness powerhouse

Albertsons-Rite Aid to create wellness powerhouse

The Albertsons Cos. merger with Rite Aid Corp. will create a “truly differentiated” player in the food, health and wellness space, John Standley, chairman and chief executive officer of Rite Aid, said in an interview with Chain Drug Review.

Hello unveils Replenishmint Subscription Service

Hello unveils Replenishmint Subscription Service

Hello Products is launching a subscription service that will enable consumer to stay supplied with its “naturally friendly” oral care products. Dubbed the Replenishmint Subscription Service, the offering is slated to debut on Feb. 21.

Walmart closes out fiscal 2018 on strong note

Walmart closes out fiscal 2018 on strong note

Walmart saw sales rise for its 2018 fourth quarter and fiscal year, fueled by gains across its key divisions as well as robust e-commerce growth. Walmart on Tuesday reported $136.3 billion in revenue in its fourth quarter, an increase of 4.1% from a year earlier.

CVS, Walmart make list of 50 Most Innovative Companies

CVS, Walmart make list of 50 Most Innovative Companies

CVS Health and Walmart have been named to the 2018 Fast Company 50 Most Innovative Companies list. On this year’s 50 Most Innovative Companies listing, CVS finished in the top 10, coming in at No. 7 for “cleaning up the aisles,” Fast Company said. CVS had last made the list in 2016,

Albertsons Cos., Rite Aid to merge

Albertsons Cos., Rite Aid to merge

Albertsons Cos. plans to merge with Rite Aid Corp. in a deal that will take the supermarket retailer public. Albertsons Cos. and Rite Aid said Tuesday that the combined company will generate pro forma revenue of about $83 billion and operate about 4,900 stores, 4,350 pharmacy locations and

Trump’s SNAP judgment may impact adherence

Trump’s SNAP judgment may impact adherence

specifically at the pharmacy counter. Earlier this week, the administration proposed to change SNAP by substituting a USDA food package — including such items as shelf-stable milk, cereal, pasta, peanut

Teva rolls out QVAR RediHaler in U.S.

Teva rolls out QVAR RediHaler in U.S.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has made its QVAR RediHaler Inhalation Aerosol (beclomethasone dipropionate HFA) commercially available in 40-mcg and 80-mcg strengths in the United States.

Sandoz releases Copaxone generic

Sandoz releases Copaxone generic

Following Food and Drug Administration final approval, Sandoz has launched of Glatopa 40 mg/ml (glatiramer acetate injection), a multiple sclerosis medication.

Rite Aid stocks up to help battle the flu

Rite Aid stocks up to help battle the flu

As flu cases mount in one of the most severe U.S. flu seasons in the past decade, Rite Aid Corp. is ensuring that its pharmacies are well-prepared. Rite Aid said Monday that its pharmacies are stocked with flu shots, which are available on a walk-in basis at all locations, as well