Rite Aid signs bankruptcy deal with creditors, DoJ and McKesson
Rite Aid has agreed with its financial stakeholders, including creditor groups, the U.S. Justice Department, and drug distributor McKesson, to complete its bankruptcy process by April.
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Proposed Visa/Mastercard swipe fee settlement won’t help main street
WASHINGTON – A proposed agreement announced today for Visa and Mastercard to reduce “swipe” fees charged to merchants to process credit card transactions would provide “very small relief” and does not end the need for Congress to pass legislation, the Merchants Payments Coalition said.
CoolerX leads retail evolution with AI at Innovation Summit
Silicon Valley, Calif. – CoolerX, formerly Cooler Screens, the technology company powering the in-store retail media and merchandising revolution, hosted its 5th annual Innovation Summit last week, an exclusive, invite-only event co-sponsored by Microsoft and NVIDIA.
Amazon Pharmacy offering same-day delivery in NYC and L.A. area
Amazon Pharmacy has rolled out same-day delivery of prescription medication in New York City and the greater L.A. area, with plans to expand the service to more than a dozen U.S. cities by the end of the year.
NIQ category-level data now available for all RangeMe Premium and Pro subscribers
SOLON, Ohio – RangeMe Premium and Pro subscribers now have free access to category-level insights from NIQ’s Extended All-Outlet Combined (xAOC) multichannel market data through a new offering aimed at leveling the playing field for emerging brands.
CVS offering on demand (same-day) delivery on Rx
CVS is offering several delivery options for patients with eligible prescriptions, including 1–2-day delivery and on-demand (same-day) delivery (within three hours), at more than 9,000 CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide.
PillSafe spearheads solutions to opioid crisis with new technology
About 1.2 million people will die from opioid overdoses in the United States and Canada this decade, demonstrating the urgent need for a solution to the drug epidemic.
Video Forum: Brian Nightengale, Inmar Intelligence
In this week’s Video Forum, Brian Nightengale, the new president of health care solutions at Inmar Intelligence, discusses how data-driven tools and insights can make community pharmacy and other aspects of health care more productive operationally, while at the same time enhancing patient care.
Walgreens teams with Drew Brees and Copper Compression
In an exciting play for the recovery game, Copper Compression, the leading online health and wellness compression wear brand endorsed by football legend Drew Brees, announces today its expansion into over 1500 select Walgreens stores nationwide.
TrueRx: AI-powered monitoring and alert system is the industry’s first prescription for fraud
ROCKVILLE, Md. – DrFirst’s new prescription monitoring solution – TrueRx – will give the nation’s pharmacies their first-ever standardized alert system to protect against prescriber identity and prescription fraud.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta to speak at the 26th Annual NACDS Foundation Dinner
NACDS announced that Dr. Sanjay Gupta will be their guest speaker at the 26th Annual NACDS Foundation Dinner being held during 2024 NACDS Total Store Expo. Support is crucial to driving the Foundation’s work on innovative research, pharmacy education, and public health.
Tim Cernohous appointed as new lead of CRLTC
Cencora’s Tim Cernohous has been appointed SVP & President of Community Retail & Long-Term Care (CRLTC) Pharmacy.
Medicare expands coverage for weight loss drugs
According to published reports, The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has permitted Medicare Part D drug-benefit plans to cover anti-obesity drugs when used for heart-related ailments.
Peptide-infused hair care brand, V&Co. Beauty, launches in major retailers
A cutting-edge innovation in peptide-infused hair care has arrived and is launching in-store and online at national and regional retailers, including Target and Walmart. V&Co.
FMI announces promotions to key leadership positions
The Food Industry Association announces the recent promotions of several key team staff members to elevated roles within the organization, furthering FMI’s commitment to serving the food industry.
First for Women debuts new design and announces weekly frequency
NEW YORK – First for Women Magazine, one of the best-selling magazines both in retail sales and units sold, has been extensively redesigned as a weekly publication featuring a new look, balanced and authoritative health/wellness coverage, more than 20 pages of reconceived food content, and relatable