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London Drugs makes itself a flu shot destination

London Drugs makes itself a flu shot destination

London Drugs is spotlighting its pharmacies as a convenient place for Canadians to get a flu shot. The western Canada drug chain said the 2016-17 seasonal flu vaccine is available at all of its 78 stores. Patients can book appointments online or call a London Drugs pharmacy. All locations also offer

Top 100 Chain Drug Markets–2016 (PRINT VERSION ONLY)

Top 100 Chain Drug Markets–2016 (PRINT VERSION ONLY)

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P&G, Rite Aid line up with Steelers’ Brown for video

P&G, Rite Aid line up with Steelers’ Brown for video

Procter & Gamble Co. and its home cleaning brands have teamed up with Rite Aid Corp. and the Pittsburgh Steelers’ Antonio Brown to give consumers a chance to win a trip to Super Bowl LI. In a video released Monday on Rite Aid’s YouTube channel and Brown’s Facebook page, the NFL wide receiver calls

Barra accepts UN leadership award for WBA

Barra accepts UN leadership award for WBA

Ornella Barra, co-chief operating officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance, accepted a United Nations Foundation 2016 Global Leadership Award on behalf of the company at a ceremony in Manhattan. WBA was recognized for its “Get a Shot. Give a Shot.

CURLS Blissful Lengths debuts hair growth vitamin

CURLS Blissful Lengths debuts hair growth vitamin

This weekend, natural hair care brand CURLS introduced its Blissful Lengths Liquid Hair Growth Vitamin in the U.S. market. CURLS said Blissful Lengths Liquid Hair Growth Vitamin is designed to promote healthy hair growth, enhance the strength of each hair shaft and improve the integrity of the hair.

Trade classes battle in changing pharmacy market

Trade classes battle in changing pharmacy market

Competition remains fierce in the chain pharmacy industry, albeit with a decreasing number of players. If the pending acquisition of Rite Aid Corp. by Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. goes through, the field will diminish dramatically, especially in major metropolitan areas.

London Drugs introduces loyalty plan

London Drugs introduces loyalty plan

London Drugs has launched its first-ever loyalty program, called LDExtras. The Canadian drug chains said LDExtras is the “most tailored program in retail involving experiences and savings.

Walgreens reaches out to beauty enthusiasts

Walgreens has launched Beauty Enthusiast, a free beauty club within its Balance Rewards loyalty program that provides cardholders who register for Beauty Enthusiast with additional rewards on beauty and personal care items, as well as other benefits.

Retailers’ hopes rise as holiday season nears

Retailers’ hopes rise as holiday season nears

Consumers are expected to increase their spending this holiday season, bolstered by an economy that is showing signs of strength. The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects sales in November and December (excluding cars, gasoline and restaurant sales) to increase 3.6% to $655.8 billion.

Walmart Wellness Day offers free health screenings

Walmart Wellness Day offers free health screenings

Walmart provided free health screenings, education, services and products at more than 4,600 of its stores across the United States as part of Walmart Wellness Day, an event the company billed as the largest single-day health event in the nation.

NACDS backs Rx pilot project

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is partnering with the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin to advance a new practice model for improving patient access to quality and efficient care and extending pharmacy in a broader health care setting.

Express Scripts makes a change for Tricare

Express Scripts Inc. is replacing CVS Pharmacy with Walgreens in its retail pharmacy network for Tricare, the U.S. military’s health care and drug benefits program. Plans call for Walgreens pharmacies to join the Express Scripts network for Tricare on December 1.