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Walmart appoints new health and wellness leader

Walmart has named a new chief for its health and wellness unit as part of a revamp of its merchandising organization and leadership. In a company memo released Monday, Walmart said Duncan MacNaughton has been appointed executive vice president of consumables, health and wellness, and Walmart.com.

Walgreens sees improvement in same-store sales

Same-store sales at Walgreen Co. edged up in August after coming in virtually flat the previous month. The drug store chain said Friday that sales in comparable stores rose 2.1% in August, up from a 0.4% uptick in July that followed a 2% gain in June and declines of 0.2% in May

Weis Markets plans flu shot clinics

Weis Markets this week began offering flu vaccinations at its pharmacies and later plans a round of flu shot clinics. The regional food and drug retailer said flu vaccines are now available at its 120 in-store pharmacies on a walk-in basis and by appointment to people age 18 and older. Weis Markets,

Rx claims victory as CMS proposes to redefine AMP

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed withdrawing provisions of the Medicaid average manufacturer price (AMP) rule, a move that retail pharmacy groups called a triumph in their long-running fight over reimbursement.

August same-store sales dip at Rite Aid

Rite Aid Corp. turned in soft same-store sales for August as results dipped in the pharmacy and the front end. The drug store chain said Thursday that for the five weeks ended Aug. 28, same-store sales fell 1% year over year, slightly less than the 1.1% decrease in July. Still, the

NCPA site matches pharmacy sellers and buyers

The National Community Pharmacists Association has launched PharmacyMatching.com, a new web site aimed at connecting pharmacy sellers with buyers. NCPA said Wednesday  the new online service, accessed at www.PharmacyMatching.

Bausch & Lomb airs Alaway TV commercials

Bausch & Lomb has kicked off  its advertising campaign for Alaway, its 12-hour eye itch relief drops. The eye care company said this week that television ads are currently airing across major U.S. broadcast and cable networks.

Pharmacy leaders receive honors from NACDS

Retail pharmacy executives this week had awards presented in their honor to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation at the NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference. And at the close of the San Diego event on Tuesday evening, NACDS gave its highest honor, the Harold W.