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CVS Health unveils outlook for fiscal 2018
CVS Health executives expressed confidence in the company’s growth strategy earlier this month, and also noted that the recently passed tax overhaul packaged should boost its cash flow by an estimated $1.2 billion.
ACA enrollment remains steady
Nearly 9 million people signed up for health insurance in the Affordable Care Act’s latest open enrollment period, despite the Trump administration having cut its duration in half. The 8.
Regional chains don’t settle for status quo
With the National Association of Chain Drug Stores gearing up for its annual NACDS Regional Chain Conference, which will run from February 4 through February 6 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., it is a good moment to appraise that segment of the community pharmacy industry.
Patients, not PBMs, should choose pharmacy
In recent testimony before the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) chief executive officer B.
Sam’s Club to shut 63 stores
Sam’s Club plans to close 63 of its U.S. outlets in the next few weeks. The Walmart warehouse club chain said Thursday that the move will leave it with 597 locations, most of which also house pharmacies.
KISS gets word out about lash innovations
KISS Products Inc. has blended innovation and social media savvy to drive market share in the booming eyelash category. KISS said it has climbed to No. 1 in the U.S. false eyelash segment in terms of dollar and unit sales, based on Nielsen market data. The company attributes its growth
In Canada, pharmacy aims to bolster health care role
Heading into 2018, the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada (Neighbourhood Pharmacies) has become the acknowledged leader and advocate for our members across Canada.
Rite Aid sounds call for vaccinations as flu season peaks
Heightened influenza activity nationwide has prompted Rite Aid Corp. to spotlight its pharmacies as a convenient destination to get vaccinated for the flu. Rite Aid said Thursday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports widespread flu activity in 46 states.
Jean Coutu retail network sales climb in 3Q
Retail network sales rose in the fiscal 2018 third quarter at the Jean Coutu Group, which posted declined corporate sales and earnings. On Thursday, the company also reaffirmed the closing timetable for its acquisition by Canadian food and drug retailer Metro Inc. The $4.
Business guru Jim Collins to speak at NACDS Annual Meeting
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has tabbed best-selling author and business consultant Jim Collins as a keynote speaker for the 2018 NACDS Annual Meeting.
Food retailers sharpen focus on wellness
Each year, the Food Marketing Institute surveys food retailers to identify what trends will have a positive or a negative impact their company’s sales and profits.
Gal Gadot becomes latest Revlon brand ambassador
Actress Gal Gadot, known for her movie roles as superheroine Wonder Woman, has been named a Revlon global brand ambassador.
Sam’s Club health chief Jill Turner-Mitchael to retire
Jill Turner-Mitchael, senior vice president and general merchandise manager for consumables and health and wellness at Sam’s Club, is retiring. A Sam’s Club spokeswoman confirmed that Turner-Mitchael plans to retire at the end of the fiscal year.
Cold, flu severity drives ThroatCalm sales
Boiron USA said the severe cough/cold/flu season is driving sales of its revamped ThroatCalm homeopathic sore throat pain reliever.
Holiday sales wrap-up: In-store holds its own
Though online was the star of the strong 2017 holiday retail sales season, the period also brought good news for brick-and-mortar retailers.