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WBA’s second quarter results beat expectations
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s second quarter sales and earnings topped Wall Street’s forecast, even as its net profit slid more than 20%. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.16 on revenue of $34.9 billion (up 3.3%). Analysts had estimated adjusted EPS of $1.10 on revenue of $33.
Shoppers Drug Mart partners with Avicanna
Avicanna announced Tuesday that Shoppers Drug Mart has selected Avicanna as its partner to transition its Medical Cannabis by Shoppers business.
CRN to host conference for comms/marketing pros
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, will hold its premier event for marketing and communications professionals in the wellness space—“WellComms: Ignite!”—on May 4 and 5 in Washington, D.C.
Gillette named the official men’s grooming partner of the New York Yankees
With the start of the 2023 Major League Baseball season, Gillette, the world’s leading expert in men’s grooming, announced Monday a multi-year partnership, becoming the official men’s grooming partner of the New York Yankees.
CVS Health to close acquisition of Signify Health
CVS Health announced it expects to complete its acquisition of Signify Health on or around March 29, 2023, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining customary closing conditions set forth in the merger agreement.
Dollar General marks international expansion into Mexico
Dollar General celebrated its international expansion into Mexico with the first Mi Súper Dollar General store grand opening in Escobedo, Nuevo León in early March 2023.
NACDS applauds House introduction of bipartisan legislation helping to preserve Medicare pharmacy access
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding today the introduction of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 1770) that would help preserve Americans’ access to critical pharmacy-based services.
Wakefern names industry veteran Mike Stigers president
KEASBEY, N.J. – Wakefern Food Corp.
NRF: Easter spending to hit $24 billion
WASHINGTON – Consumers plan to spend a collective $24 billion on Easter this year, up from $20.8 billion in 2022 and the previous record high of $21.7 billion in 2020, according to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
TheraBreath announces new mouthwash for kids
TheraBreath brand introduces Kids Mouthwash, an anti-cavity oral rinse designed to strengthen young teeth while preventing cavities.
Instacart announces suite of digital health tools
Instacart announced the availability of a suite of digital tools for providers across the country to enhance collaborative care, promote healthy choices, and deliver nutritious foods to patients and their families.
Camber launches generic Protonix
Camber Pharmaceuticals is pleased to announce the addition of pantoprazole sodium for injection to its current portfolio.
NACDS Foundation Research Project demonstrates community-based opportunities to improve statin adherence in diabetes care
On March 16, the second phase of the NACDS Foundation’s Gaps in Care research project — “Community pharmacist intervention to optimize statin adherence in diabetes care: The GuIDE-S study” — was published in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association.
Comer, Bedoya speaking at NCPA 2023 Congressional Pharmacy Fly-In
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association announced that Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and Federal Trade Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya will be giving remarks at NCPA’s upcoming Congressional Pharmacy Fly-In.