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OPA names Hitesh Pandya new board chair

OPA names Hitesh Pandya new board chair

The Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA), a leading advocacy and professional development organization for thousands of pharmacy professionals throughout the province, is pleased to announce the appointment of Hitesh Pandya as the new chair of its board of directors.

Walgreens to close 150 stores by August 2024

Walgreens to close 150 stores by August 2024

DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens said it plans to shutter more than 100 store locations across the United States, the company announced this week. The pharmacy store chain will close 150 U.S. locations by the end of August 2024, Walgreens confirmed in a statement to NBC Chicago on Tuesday.

Rite Aid posts better than expected Q1 results

Rite Aid posts better than expected Q1 results

Rite Aid Corp. reported a narrower first quarter loss than analysts had projected, and beat revenue forecasts. The company posted an adjusted loss per share loss of 73 cents, which was much better than Wall Street’s estimate of $1.50. Revenue for the period ended June 3 dipped to $5.

Pepsi rolling out Colachup for July 4th

Pepsi rolling out Colachup for July 4th

Fourth of July is the quintessential American holiday filled with flags, fireworks, baseball, and hot dogs. According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, Americans will consume over 150 million hot dogs on July 4 alone, enough to stretch from Washington D.C. to L.A.

Peggy Noonan to speak at 2023 NACDS Total Store Expo

Peggy Noonan to speak at 2023 NACDS Total Store Expo

ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) today announced that Peggy Noonan – Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist forThe Wall Street Journal – will be the keynote speaker at the 2023 NACDS Total Store Expo, to be held August 12-14 in San Diego, CA.

Mars Ice Cream driving toward $1 billion growth

Mars Ice Cream driving toward $1 billion growth

Since buying the DOVEBAR 35 years ago, Mars has been an innovator in the Ice Cream category. Mars is a leader in confectionery, snacking, food, and pet care products and services and the maker of some of the world’s most-loved brands, including a flourishing frozen treats segment.