San Francisco community gets Walgreens ‘food oasis’ store
Walgreen Co. has converted a drug store in San Francisco’s Bayview community to its "food oasis" format.
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CVS, Walgreens reach out via interactive media
CVS Caremark Corp. and Walgreen Co. unveiled their latest efforts to engage customers through digital channels, including social media.
Study: Target could shake up Canadian retail scene
Target Corp.’s impending entry into the Canadian retail market stands to challenge current shopper loyalties, possibly including pharmacy. According to a study released Friday by management consulting firm SATOV Consultants, Canadians plan to alter their shopping habits to visit Target.
Shoppers Drug Mart recalls kids hair product
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. is voluntarily recalling Balea Kids Hair Putty, part of its exclusive Balea skin and hair care line, as a precautionary measure because of a potential microbial contamination.
Beiersdorf makes Graham its U.S. president
Bill Graham has been promoted to president and general manager of Beiersdorf Inc. Bill Graham The skin care and personal care company said Thursday that with the move, effective immediately, Graham is now responsible for the strategic direction, growth and success of the U.S.
Johnson & Johnson becomes 2014 World Cup sponsor
Johnson & Johnson has entered an agreement to become a global sponsor of the 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in Brazil. The health care products giant said Thursday that with the pact it became the eighth and final FIFA World Cup sponsor. Through the sponsorship, J&J will be the exclusive
Pfizer may divest nutrition, animal health units
Pfizer Inc. is exploring strategic options for its nutrition and animal health businesses, including the possibility of spinning off or selling those units.
Blood health supplement lands drug store distribution
Santal Solutions has gained national retail distribution for its Assurance Blood Health Support dietary supplement at Walgreens and Rite Aid drug stores.
Rite Aid shuffles execs in store ops, HR
Rite Aid Corp. has made a flurry of executive changes in store operations and human resources. The drug store chain said Thursday that Brian Fiala, formerly executive vice president of store operations, has been appointed executive vice president of human resources.
CVS: Generics yield bigger-than-expected savings
Greater use of generic drugs for chronic disease makes the cost of preventive health care much less than previously thought, research by CVS Caremark Corp., Harvard University, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital finds.
NACDS to CMS: Nix Calif. plan to cut Rx reimbursement
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the California Retailers Association (CRA) have called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reject a proposal to cut pharmacy reimbursement in California’s Medicaid program.
Take Care enters health, fitness services partnership
Take Care Health Systems plans to offer its employer clients a range of corporate wellness services under an alliance with workplace health and fitness specialist Core Performance. And as part of the agreement announced Wednesday, Walgreen Co.
Walgreens sees same-store sales lift in June
Solid business in both the pharmacy and the front end propelled Walgreen Co. to its eighth straight month of same-store sales gains. Walgreens said Wednesday that comparable-store sales climbed 4.8% year over year in June, aided by a 0.2 percentage point positive impact from calendar day shifts.
Retail Rx veteran joins H.D. Smith
H.D. Smith has appointed Mark de Bruin as corporate vice president of managed care.
American Greetings unveils baby-themed cards
American Greetings Corp. has introduced Going Ga-Ga, a new birthday card collection featuring amusing images and sounds of babies.
Lilly appoints quality leader to exec committee
Fionnuala Walsh has been named to the executive committee of Eli Lilly and Co. Lilly said Friday that Walsh will continue in her current role as its senior vice president of global quality, reporting to John Lechleiter, chairman, president and chief executive officer.