Hallmark caters to LGBT shoppers at Walgreens store
Hallmark Cards Inc. plans to unveil a merchandising concept catering to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) customers at a Walgreens drug store in San Francisco.
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Ansell’s SKYN makes foray into personal lubricants
Ansell has expanded its SKYN Collection with the debut of two new personal lubricants, SKYN Natural Feel and SKYN Maximum Performance, and the SKYN Elite Condom.
Perfecta Products unveils rebranded Zim’s Max
Perfecta Products Inc. is rebranding all of its Zim’s over-the-counter product line to Zim’s Max. Perfecta said Monday that the move includes a new logo and package design, and all current Zim’s products — spanning pain relief, skin care, body care, lip care, foot care, elder care and first aid —
Coca-Cola buys stake in Monster Beverage
Coca-Cola Co. has acquired a 16.7% stake in Monster Beverage Corp. as part of a previously announced strategic partnership in the global energy drink category.
Target CEO: CVS deal represents ‘significant shift’
With CVS Health running Target Corp.’s pharmacies and clinics, the discount chain will be better able to focus on providing wellness products and services throughout its stores, according to Target chairman and chief executive officer Brian Cornell.
CVS Health to buy Target’s pharmacy business
WOONSOCKET, R.I. – CVS Health plans to acquire Target Corp.’s U.S. pharmacy and retail health clinics businesses for about $1.9 billion.
Schreiber returns to Canada to lead Rexall Health
Canada’s Rexall/Rexall Pharma Plus drug chain has a new chief executive officer and a new operating structure. Former Shoppers Drug Mart chief executive Jürgen Schreiber has been named CEO of Rexall Health, a newly formed banner under the Katz Group.
CVS/pharmacy reaches out to Hispanics
Responding to one of the largest and most rapidly growing demographics in the United States, CVS/pharmacy has launched a “new shopping experience” aimed at the Hispanic community. The pharmacy chain has opened 12 CVS/pharmacy y mas (“and more”) stores in Miami.
Shoppers Drug Mart hones its loyalty program
Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) is getting more personal with its loyalty program. The Canadian drug chain, part of Loblaw Cos., has enhanced its Shoppers Optimum loyalty program with a new platform designed to bring a personalized digital experience. The new offering is called “My Optimum. My Rewards.
Walmart: ‘Our people make the difference’
The spotlight was on Walmart’s workers, or associates, at the company’s annual shareholders meeting early this month here.
Dollar General tabs Vasos as CEO
Todd Vasos took over as chief executive officer of Dollar General Corp. on June 3, succeeding Rick Dreiling. Dreiling, 61, will remain as board chairman through January 29 and serve as a senior adviser until that date. Vasos, 53, had been chief operating officer at Dollar General since 2013.
Fruth to bring Rx to two FoodFair locations
Shoppers who buy groceries from FoodFair will soon have more convenient access to picking up their prescriptions as well. A new partnership will bring Fruth Pharmacy inside two FoodFair locations — in Pomeroy, Ohio, in mid-June and Grayson, Ky., in mid-July.
HHS’ myhealthfinder is featured by CVS
CVS Health is making an online health tool developed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) available via the CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic websites.
Theriault succeeded by Roberts at WBA
Anthony Roberts has taken the reins as senior vice president and global chief information officer at Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.
AmerisourceBergen to build three DCs
This summer, AmerisourceBergen Corp. plans to begin construction on three new distribution centers. The new facilities will be located in Olive Branch, Miss.; Shakopee, Minn.; and Newburgh, N.Y. AmerisourceBergen said building is expected take 18 to 24 months to complete.
ACA generates headlines in a variety of contexts
Some 13% of people who enrolled in health insurance plans this year under the Affordable Care Act have lost coverage, many because they failed to pay their share of premiums, the Obama administration reported. The number of people on the rolls as of March 31 stood at 10.2 million, down from the 11.