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Diplomat’s Kadlec to chair AFPE

Diplomat’s Kadlec to chair AFPE

Gary Kadlec, president of specialty pharmacy Diplomat Pharmacy Inc., has been elected as board chairman for the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE). An independent foundation, the AFPE supports U.S.

H-E-B spotlights pharmacy service

H-E-B spotlights pharmacy service

Supermarkets continue to use their pharmacy departments to highlight their health and wellness offerings. That includes leading Texas food and drug retailer H-E-B.

Jelly Belly rolls out first organic offerings

Jelly Belly rolls out first organic offerings

Jelly Belly Candy Co. is entering the organic snack category. The company said Wednesday that it’s introducing Organic Jelly Beans and Organic Fruit Flavored Snacks. The jelly beans are due to hit store shelves this winter, and the fruit-flavored snacks are available now.

Jean Coutu Group settles into new HQ

Jean Coutu Group settles into new HQ

Jean Coutu Group has started off the new year in a new home. The Quebec-based drug store operator has settled into its new headquarters and distribution center in Varennes, Quebec.

Fred Meyer to get new president

Fred Meyer to get new president

Lynn Gust is retiring from his post as president of Kroger Co.’s Fred Meyer Stores division and will be succeeded by Jeff Burt, president of Kroger’s Central division. Kroger said Tuesday that Gust is slated to retire effective Jan. 31. Based in Portland, Ore.

Tony Bennett, Paul Rodgers booked for NACDS Annual Meeting

Tony Bennett, Paul Rodgers booked for NACDS Annual Meeting

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores announced that singing legends Tony Bennett and Paul Rodgers will perform at the 2016 NACDS Annual Meeting. NACDS said Tuesday that Rodgers — known for his work with rock bands Bad Company, Free and The Firm, as well as his solo performances — is slated

Walgreens enables Visa Checkout for digital shoppers

Walgreens enables Visa Checkout for digital shoppers

Walgreens has begun offering Visa Checkout to its online shoppers. Visa said Tuesday that the drug chain was among several new Visa Checkout merchants, including Starbucks, NFL Shop, HSN and Match. Walmart.com will also is slated to start supporting Visa Checkout this year, according to Visa.

McKesson, CVS sign new pact for Target Rx

McKesson, CVS sign new pact for Target Rx

McKesson Corp. announced a new distribution pact with CVS Health for Target pharmacies in updating its earnings outlook for fiscal 2016 and providing preliminary guidance for fiscal 2017.