Kerr Health introduces web site
Kerr Drug Inc.’s Kerr Health subsidiary has launched a web site designed to communicate the health care services provider’s offerings to doctors, patients, caregivers and employers. The new site, www.kerrhealth.
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Men’s site opened by drugstore.com
Drugstore.com has expanded its service offerings with AtHisBest.com, which the company calls the first online store dedicated to providing a full selection of men’s grooming, health, home, fitness, sexual and personal care needs.
Walgreens reenergized under Wasson
To those who have come to know and admire Greg Wasson, the just-announced Walgreens acquisition of Duane Reade comes as no surprise. Indeed, in the year that has passed since Wasson was named chief executive officer of the Walgreen Co., he has thrown off surprises and excitement like a pinwheel.
Duane Reade grows fresh food format in new store
Duane Reade has opened a new drug store in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood that features a greatly expanded fresh food and grocery offering.
Home Diagnostics taps Parago for rebate program
Home Diagnostics Inc. has enlisted Parago to create, implement and manage a rebate program for its roster of diabetes management products.
Carex launches compact, folding wheelchair
Carex Health Brands has introduced the Carex Wheelchair, a compact, folding wheelchair designed for easy transport and storage.
Walgreens buys assets from Cardinal’s SpecialtyScripts
Walgreen Co. has acquired prescription files from SpecialtyScripts LLC, a unit of Cardinal Health Inc. The drug store chain said the acquisition will enable Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy to scale the operations of its current locations. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Fall River, Mass.
CVS Caremark makes flurry of promotions
CVS Caremark Corp. has made a round of promotions in its CVS/pharmacy business. The company said Thursday that Mike Bloom has been promoted to executive vice president for merchandising and supply chain. He previously held the title of senior vice president in that role.
Rite Aid posts monthly same-store sales decline
Same-store sales fell again at Rite Aid Corp. in February, with the drug chain pointing to a weak cough, cold and flu season as well as bad weather and anemic consumer demand. For the five weeks ended Feb. 27, same-store sales dropped 3.2% over the prior-year period, Rite Aid said Thursday.
Revlon appoints treasurer, investor relations exec
Revlon Inc. has named Elise Garofalo as senior vice president, treasurer and investor relations. The cosmetics giant said Wednesday that in the role, Garofalo will be responsible for Revlon’s global treasury function and all investor relations activities.
February same-store sales virtually flat at Walgreens
Walgreen Co. ended a downward trend in same-store sales with a small uptick in February. The drug store chain on Wednesday reported a 0.4% year-over-year gain in same-store sales for the month, improving from a 1.1% decline in January and a 0.3% dip in December.
Senate ‘jobs bill’ fits in pro-pharmacy provisions
Retail pharmacy groups welcomed a couple of key items for the industry in the so-called "jobs bill" unveiled this week by Senate leaders.
CVS Caremark tackles medication adherence
In tandem with academia, CVS Caremark Corp. aims to research in-depth why people follow or don’t follow their prescribed medication regimen.
Kerr adds tool to gauge risk of obesity-related disease
Kerr Drug is offering an assessment tool that predicts an individual’s risk of developing chronic, preventable obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, stroke and heart disease. The North Carolina drug store chain said Monday that it’s partnering with Durham, N.C.
Rite Aid offers free gas prize for Rx transfers
Now through next month, people who transfer their prescriptions to Rite Aid will get a chance to win a year’s worth of free gasoline. The drug store chain said that its popular Fill Up & Fuel Up program has returned and will run until April 24. During the sweepstakes, eight winners chosen
Walgreens realigns health care businesses
Upping the ante in health services, Walgreen Co. is reorganizing its health care businesses under a plan that the company said will enable it to offer integrated pharmacy, health and wellness solutions to a range of clients.