Redesigned RiteAid.com goes live
Rite Aid Corp. has launched a revamped website that the drug chain said provides a more personalized and engaging experience to online customers. Rite Aid said Monday that the redesigned RiteAid.
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Lewis Drug’s Griffin puts NACDS in perspective
As the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ longest-serving board member, Lewis Drug chief executive officer Mark Griffin has seen a lot of change.
Shoppers Drug Mart rebrands Beauty Boutique
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. has taken its 10-year-old Beauty Boutique concept to another level. Rebranded as the Beauty Boutique by Shoppers Drug Mart, the upscale beauty department features a broadened mix, some of Canada’s leading beauty advisors and a new interactive website.
Independent passes torch to Fruth Pharmacy
Fruth Pharmacy next week will mark the opening of its second location in Ironton, Ohio, and its 27th store overall. Fruth’s new Ironton, Ohio, store was formerly an independent pharmacy. A celebration is planned for April 29 through May 1 with grand-opening specials.
Kerr Drug eyes new ways to connect with customers
Kerr Drug will be spending much of 2013 in search of more ways to enhance customers’ online and digital experiences as well as the in-store experience, according to vice president of merchandising and marketing Bill Baxley.
Novo Nordisk’s new U.S. headquarters makes debut
Novo Nordisk has unveiled its new U.S. headquarters, a 731,000-square-foot facility in Plainsboro, N.J.
Care Pharmacies extends its reach
A hybrid franchising model has helped Care Pharmacies ramp up its store count and revenue. After expanding its store base by more than 50% in 2011, Care added another 15 locations in 2012, as sales jumped $36 million to $37 million. It now has 79 stores overall. In recent years Care extended
Bill Clinton set to keynote NCPA annual convention
Former President Bill Clinton is slated to deliver the keynote address this fall at the National Community Pharmacists Association’s annual convention. Bill Clinton The 2013 NCPA Annual Convention and Trade Exposition is scheduled for Oct.
How chain drug pharmacies rate with consumers
Customers rate chain drug pharmacies highly on their convenience, the interaction with their staffs and their performance in filling prescriptions, but their prescription pricing draws far fewer accolades.
Top 10 Chain Drug Retailers
The leading chain drug retailers upheld their position in the industry last year as ranked by key financial measures. Walgreen Co. again was at the top in sales ($71.63 billion), followed by CVS Caremark Corp. ($63.65 billion, retail pharmacy sales only), Rite Aid Corp. ($25.
Outlook: Industry looks forward to potential new Rx business
This year, chain drug retailers will be busy preparing for what’s coming up next year.
Standley oversees impressive turnaround at Rite Aid
No one has been more closely involved in the revitalization of Rite Aid Corp. than John Standley. John Standley Arriving at the company in December 1999 as part of an executive team called in after previous management pushed the drug chain to the verge of bankruptcy, Standley, who is now chairman,
Rite Aid records first yearly profit since 2007
After operating in the black for two consecutive quarters, Rite Aid Corp. rolled to its first full-year profit in six years. For the 52-week 2013 fiscal year ended March 2, Rite Aid swung to net income of $118.1 million from a loss of $368.6 million in fiscal 2012, which had 53
Griffin puts NACDS in perspective
As the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ longest-serving board member, Lewis Drug chief executive officer Mark Griffin has seen a lot of change.
Beauty Boutique rebranded by Shoppers Drug Mart
Shoppers Drug Mart has taken its 10-year-old Beauty Boutique concept to another level. Rebranded as the Beauty Boutique by Shoppers Drug Mart, the upscale beauty department features a broadened mix, some of Canada’s leading beauty advisors and a new interactive website.
Bigger role for pharmacy is envisioned in Canada
Canada’s pharmacy community can cut the country’s health care costs by up to $11 billion (Canadian) over three years by bringing more cost-effective care to more people, a new report says.