Supervalu hands reins to new CEO
Supervalu Inc. has installed Sam Duncan as president and chief executive officer, moving up the date for the former OfficeMax CEO to begin running the reorganized food and drug retailer.
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Bigger role sought for pharmacists in ACOs
The National Community Pharmacists Association and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores are calling for the federal government to expand pharmacists’ role in accountable care organizations (ACOs).
Save Mart campaign fosters heart health
Save Mart Supermarkets has kicked off a yearlong campaign to raise customer awareness about the risks of heart disease.
Regional chains find new ways to stay in the game
Regional drug chains that fill the right niche can not only survive, but thrive. That’s the message of successful small pharmacy chains nationwide, many of whom are gathered here for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Regional Chain Conference.
CVS adds pharmacy-focused rewards to ExtraCare
CVS/pharmacy has expanded its ExtraCare customer loyalty program with rewards for healthy purchasing behavior.
Regional drug chains find new ways to stay in game
Regional drug chains that fill the right niche can not only survive, but thrive. That is the message of successful small players across the country, many of whom are now gathered here for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Regional Chain Conference.
Severe flu season puts retail pharmacies to the test
With the number of influenza cases reaching epidemic levels in many parts of the country, drug chains across the nation have been working to keep their stores supplied with flu vaccine to meet the surging demand for vaccinations. For example, Walgreen Co., CVS/pharmacy and Rite Aid Corp.
CVS adjusts its merchandising team
Cheryl Mahoney has been named vice president of retail merchandising and promotion and business development at CVS/pharmacy. She is now responsible for maximizing the impact and profitability of the retailer’s promotional efforts across all front-end categories.
Costco puts ‘next generation’ PBM in spotlight
Costco Wholesale Corp. is raising the profile of its in-house pharmacy benefits manager, Costco Health Solutions, with a new offering to businesses, including non-Costco members.
Two from industry’s halcyon days remembered
Two members of the chain drug industry passed away on the same day in January. Each was very different from the other, yet they were tied together by virtue of their intimate participation in the halcyon years of chain drug retailing. Glenn Kraiss died on January 18 at age 79.
Canada unveils plan to cut generics costs
A government plan to cut prices on commonly used generic drugs has pharmacy operators across Canada worried about the potential impact on their businesses.
Rexall debuts Be.better brand
Rexall has launched Be.better, a new flagship private brand with products focused on well-being and “green” living.
Deadline for insurance exchanges extended
States have been granted additional time to establish markets through which millions of Americans are expected to buy subsidized private health insurance.
Ex-defense secretary Gates to speak at NACDS meeting
Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates will deliver the keynote address at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting, which is to be held April 20 to April 23 in Palm Beach, Fla. “We are honored to have Dr. Gates as our keynote speaker,” said NACDS president and chief executive
Walgreens extends reach beyond the drug store
Continuing to stretch the bounds of retail pharmacy, Walgreen Co. has opened one of the country’s most comprehensive work-site health centers. The facility, at the BMW Manufacturing campus in Spartanburg, S.C.
CVS, Walgreens set new standard in Rx
Much has been made of the competition between CVS and Walgreens for supremacy in chain drug retailing and leadership in the health care community. And indeed there is little doubt that these two health care retailers are in a class by themselves when it comes to providing patient care.