Pharmavite provides support to family health web site
Pharmavite’s Nature Made dietary supplement brand has become a partner of the American Academy of Family Physicians Consumer Alliance Program.
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NACDS welcomes bill targeting fair interchange fees
An amendment to pending legislation in the Senate aims to help ensure that the interchange fees retailers pay to allow customers to use debit cards are fair, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Shoppers Drug Mart inks pact with Sony
Shoppers Drug Mart aims to expand its selection of consumer electronics products under a new merchandising agreement with Sony.
Almay enlists Kate Hudson as brand ambassador
Revlon Inc.’s Almay brand has signed Hollywood star Kate Hudson as its newest global brand ambassador.
Rite Aid steps up with aid for flood victims
Rite Aid Corp. is donating vital supplies to help the victims, families and communities affected by the recent flooding in Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee.
Drugstore.com launches salon/spa microsite
Adding to its roster of online stores, drugstore.com has launched DeluxeSalonSupply.com, a business-to-business microsite that provides products and supplies to salon and spa operators. Drugstore.com, which went live with the site this week, said DeluxeSalonSupply.
CVS Caremark CEO Ryan set to retire next year, <br>Merlo slated as his successor
Tom Ryan, chairman, president and chief executive officer of CVS Caremark Corp., plans to retire from the CEO post at next year’s annual shareholder meeting in May.
Cardinal’s digital ad network plays to hundreds of pharmacies
Cardinal Health Inc. continues to sign up retail pharmacies for its Pharmacy Health Network digital advertising network, which is now in hundreds of drug stores nationwide.
Lewis Drug breaks ground on new S.D. store
Lewis Drug this week broke ground on what it said was its first new, full-size store in two decades in Sioux Falls, S.D., where the drug chain is based. The 35,000-square-foot store, to be located at 69th and Louise, is expected to open in November and will be roughly the size
CVS expands ExtraCare for diabetes products
Continuing its push to improve health care outcomes for diabetes patients, CVS Caremark Corp. has extended its ExtraCare loyalty program to provide savings and rewards on the purchase of over-the-counter diabetes-related products plus wellness education benefits.
NCPA lauds bill excluding diabetes items from Medicare bids
The National Community Pharmacists Association has applauded lawmakers for legislation that aims to remove diabetes supplies provided by small pharmacies from the bidding program for Medicare Part B durable medical equipment. NCPA praised Reps. Peter Welch (D., Vt.) and Mike Rogers (R., Mich.
Walgreens to carry Pathway Genomics genetic testing kit
Walgreen Co. this month plans to begin selling genetic testing kits from startup Pathway Genomics.
MinuteClinic provides free A1c tests
MinuteClinic is offering complimentary A1c blood glucose tests on a walk-in basis at select locations inside CVS/pharmacy stores. The CVS Caremark Corp.
CVS Caremark taps firm for customer insight
CVS Caremark Corp. has entered a multiyear agreement with LMG Insight & Communication, a subsidiary of Groupe Aeroplan Inc., for shopper intelligence services.
Retail clinics offer cost-effective care for allergies, study says
Retail health clinics are an effective and affordable care option for allergy sufferers when they’re unable to see their primary care doctor, according to a study by health benefit provider WellPoint Inc.
Walgreens stores in Florida host makeup makeovers
About 100 Walgreens stores in Florida recently hosted Maybelline makeup makeover events that introduced new eye and lip products to drug store customers. Cosmetic Promotions Inc.