Joe Fresh Beauty line added to mix at SDM
Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) has expanded its beauty offering with the introduction of the Joe Fresh Beauty collection.
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Hy-Vee names COO, pharmacy innovation exec
Hy-Vee Inc. executive vice president and chief retail officer Jay Marshall has been named chief operating officer, becoming only the fourth person in the company’s history to hold that title.
Chain Drug Consortium adopts new name
The Chain Drug Consortium LLC (CDC) has changed its name to Pharmacy Value Alliance LLC. The new banner, the consortium said, better reflects the community pharmacy focus of its approximately one dozen regional drug chain members.
Big Point Event gets under way at Rite Aid
Rite Aid Corp. is giving members of its wellness+ with Plenti rewards program a chance to get a big jump in points. Through February 27, members can earn 5,000 Plenti points when they spend up to $200 on participating products in stores or at RiteAid.com via the drug chain’s “Big Point
Advocate Health Care to operate 56 Walgreens clinics
Walgreen Co. is turning over the operation of 56 Chicagoland in-store Healthcare Clinics to Advocate Health Care, the largest health system in Illinois. Advocate will lease the space in the Walgreens stores to run the walk-in medical clinics.
Cardinal Health offers advice on Star ratings
Pharmacists can learn how to increase their business and position themselves at the forefront of preferred network access through a 31-stop town hall tour that Cardinal Heath is conducting throughout the United States.
Photo capabilities enhanced by London Drugs
With the launch of its new Photolab website and in-store kiosks, London Drugs says it is continuing its commitment to superior customer service.
Care Pharmacies tabs Ey as VP of Rx Operations
Care Pharmacies has promoted Mark Ey to vice president of pharmacy operations. He will lead all chain-level operational functions. “We are very excited to have Mark take on an increased level of responsibility within the drug chain,”stated Michael Wysong, chief executive officer.
Agenda for NACDS Annual Meeting takes shape
Larry Sabato, election analyst and founder of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, will keynote the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Political Action Committee breakfast on Monday, April 18, as part of the Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Fla.
Walgreens honored by NRF
Walgreen Co. was among the firms honored by the National Retail Federation at the trade association’s convention here last month. Walgreens was named Retail Innovator of the Year at the NRF’s convention and expo, dubbed Retail’s Big Show.
Rite Aid Foundation backs children’s TV creator
The Rite Aid Foundation’s KidCents program has donated $2 million to the Fred Rogers Co., the Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that creates the children’s program “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).
AMP issue illustrates the pressure on Rx
After years of political and legal wrangling, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its final rule on Covered Outpatient Drugs, which governs reimbursement to retail pharmacies for generic medications dispensed under Medicaid.
Data-driven insights can fuel CPG sales gains
Challenging conditions notwithstanding, advanced data science provides cause for optimism this year for consumer packaged goods marketers. That is the message of IRI’s latest Times & Trends report, “Taking Stock of CPG Past and Future: Gear Up Now for a Year of Growth.
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Many consumers still iffy about the flu shot
especially parents — are highly skeptical of this year’s flu shot, despite efforts by the media
NCPA to Congress: More scrutiny of PBMs needed
In comments to Congress, the National Community Pharmacists Association called for more oversight of pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies.