GSK Consumer Healthcare names U.S. VP of sales
Procter & Gamble veteran Dennis Curran has joined GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare as U.S. vice president of sales and chief customer officer.
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Rite Aid makes statement by rebuilding in Baltimore
Rite Aid Corp. this month celebrated the grand reopening of a store destroyed in the Baltimore riots earlier this year. Executive vice president of operations Bryan Everett was joined by Rep. Elijah Cummings (D., Md.
Rx chains help guide patients on ACA, Medicare
Chain drug retailers across the country are carrying out extensive outreach programs to provide consumers with access to information and resources for Medicare Part D and health insurance marketplace coverage options. Medicare Part D annual enrollment began October 15 and runs through December 7.
Walmart offers customers health solutions
Walmart is again using its scale to bolster health care. The retailer has begun an initiative focusing on preventive care and supporting overall well-being across its entire assortment — in stores and online — through events, education, and an expanded assortment of products and services.
Arthritis Foundation, CVS expand alliance
CVS Health has expanded a national partnership with the Arthritis Foundation to help advance arthritis advocacy, research and patient support. The announcement coincided with the October 12 observance of World Arthritis Day.
Albertsons IPO is postponed
Albertsons Cos. said that its planned initial public offering has been postponed indefinitely.
SDM loyalty program reaches milestone
Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) has wrapped up a 15-day celebration across Canada commemorating the 15th anniversary of its Shoppers Optimum loyalty program.
Health Mart town halls to focus on med sync
Health Mart is kicking off its third town hall event series to help pharmacies implement medication synchronization.
In-store flu shots catch on in Canada
Canadians love getting their flu vaccinations at neighborhood pharmacies, according to research released by the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada (Neighbourhood Pharmacies).
Workshop to explore quality ratings in Rx
The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) will co-host a one-day pharmacy quality ratings workshop with the American Pharmacists Association, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, the National Community Pharmacists Association and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations.
Bratspies named chief merchant at Walmart
Walmart named new head merchants for its Walmart U.S. and Sam’s Club divisions, and designated a successor to its chief financial officer, who is retiring. Steve Bratspies, who most recently served as executive vice president of food for Walmart U.S.
Investments in future to take short-term toll on Walmart earnings
Walmart is lowering the bar for earnings over the next several quarters as it invests in a longer-term rebound by improving the store experience and expanding e-commerce capabilities, and merging the two to offer a seamless experience for shoppers.
Foley leaves Walgreens to join Fred’s exec team
Fred’s Inc. has hired retail pharmacy veteran John Foley as executive vice president of store operations. Foley assumed his duties on October 7. He succeeded Mike Holligan, who was named to the open position of regional vice president of store operations for Fred’s.
Enrollment on health exchanges to grow slowly
Slow growth is foreseen for health insurance enrollment through the Affordable Care Act exchanges, the Obama administration said this month. Coverage by the end of 2016 will barely exceed current levels, the administration said.
Health care partnerships are wave of the future
The move toward closer cooperation among providers is one of the more intriguing developments in health care, one that promises to improve patient outcomes and limit expenditures in a sector that accounts for almost 20% of the nation’s gross domestic product.
Walmart understands times are changing
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