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American Greetings rolls out Dance Machine cards

American Greetings is bringing the excitement of dancing to greeting cards with the debut of its new Dance Machine card line. The company said Tuesday that the Dance Machine cards combine music and motion "in a hilarious new way" with bobble-head characters that "dance" along to a festive song.

Bartell begins school supplies drive

Bartell Drugs has kicked off its annual "School Tools for Kids in Need" program to collect school supplies for financially disadvantaged students. The program, the Seattle-area drug chain’s seventh, runs through Aug.

Walgreens launches ‘food oases’ in Chicago

Walgreen Co. is unveiling its new expanded food selection at 10 stores in several Chicago communities identified as "food deserts," or areas that lack access to basic foods necessary to maintain a healthy diet.

House gives nod for enhanced Medicaid funding

House gives nod for enhanced Medicaid funding

The House of Representatives has approved an extension of the increased federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP), which provides enhanced funding to state Medicaid programs, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores reported.

Rite Aid to issue new debt, refinance credit

Rite Aid to issue new debt, refinance credit

Rite Aid Corp. plans a $650 million debt offering and a new revolving credit facility to replace its current $1.175 billion revolver. The drug store chain said Monday that it aims to offer $650 million in senior secured notes due in 2020. Plans call for the proceeds of the offering, along

Eli Lilly takes aim at diabetes

Eli Lilly and Co. this weekend is participating in an event hosted by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to help raise awareness among African-Americans about the need to better manage diabetes. The 12th annual Victory Over Diabetes event on Aug.

Walgreens goes live with new social responsibility site

Walgreen Co. has launched a redesigned social responsibility web site that it said will make it easier for socially-conscious consumers, investors and employees to find information about the company’s commitment to community, diversity, supplier diversity, disability inclusion and the environment.