Sabato gives take on election at Annual Meeting
The day before the presidential primaries, highlights at the NACDS Annual Meeting included predictions by election analyst Larry Sabato, founder of the University of Virginia Center for Politics.
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As baby boomer generation ages, its needs will change
It feels like “The boomers are coming! The boomers are coming!” has been a corporate rallying cry for a number of years now as a range of industries have worked to prepare for the aging of the population. But successfully targeting the baby boomer generation has proven elusive for many.
Rite Aid announces Favorite Pharmacy Team Member
Rite Aid Corp. has named the winners of its 2015 Vote for Your Favorite Pharmacy Team Member Contest. The drug chain said Tuesday that Sharon Balser, a Rite Aid pharmacy technician in Milford, Mich., and Theresa Forrest, a Rite Aid customer in Gwynn Oak, Md., were selected at random from more
Maesa launches ENLITE skin care collection
Maesa Group has unveiled ENLITE Super Face + Flawless Body, a range of at-home skin treatments and masks. Maesa said Tuesday that the assortment is an effective yet affordable skin care collection with products formulated to treat targeted areas of the face and body.
CVS launches curbside pickup via mobile app
CVS Health has launched CVS Express, a curbside and in-store pickup service for nonprescription items that’s accessed via the CVS Pharmacy app. CVS said Tuesday that the service is one of fruits of the CVS Digital Innovation Lab and was developed in partnership with Palo Alto, Calif.
Report: Target lifting its minimum wage to $10
Target Corp. reportedly has begun raising its minimum wage to $10 an hour. The discount store chain’s management has communicated the $1-per-hour raise to store managers, who have started informing employees about the increase, according to sources cited by Reuters.
Fagen Pharmacy shows ability to bounce back
Fagen Pharmacy was able to overcome obstacles stemming from a devastating fire by rebuilding and reopening its North Valparaiso, Ind., pharmacy in September 2015.
Otto sees a bigger role for pharmacy
Martin Otto, the incoming chairman of the National Association for Chain Drug Stores, symbolizes the changes that have occurred both in the organization and in the chain pharmacy industry.
Pharmacies: A venue to help get life insurance
A trip to the local pharmacy may help people expedite the process of gaining life insurance coverage.
Abbott executive to join Avon as CEO
Next week, Abbott Laboratories executive J. Scott White is slated to take the helm as chief executive officer of New Avon LLC. Plans call for White to join the company as CEO effective April 25, Avon said Monday. He comes to New Avon in the wake of its recent separation from Avon
Annual State of the Industry Report (PRINT VERSION ONLY)
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Boehner in spotlight at NACDS Annual Meeting
Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, John Boehner, held the spotlight on Sunday at the 2016 NACDS Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Fla. Boehner delivered his keynote address during the morning Business Program, which also featured Jack Bailey, president of U.S.
Albertsons pilots hearing test kiosks
Albertsons Cos. is piloting free hearing tests in select stores via self-serve kiosks located near the pharmacy department.
Helen of Troy sharpens customer-centric strategy
Helen of Troy is transforming itself, with the goal of delivering results for customers and shareholders. And there has been much progress toward achieving that goal over the past two years, according to Julien Mininberg, the company’s chief executive officer.
Drug chains need to retool for e-commerce era
Digital technologies are reshaping both consumer demand and competitive undercurrents in the U.S. consumer packaged goods marketplace. Digital innovations and the explosion of digital, mobile and social media are restructuring how consumers shop for and purchase CPG products.
PQA, CVS Health Foundation team on scholarship program
The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) has partnered with the CVS Health Foundation on a new scholarship program to support medication use quality. Called the PQA-CVS Health Foundation Scholars Program, the scholarship recognizes student excellence in projects focusing on quality-related initiatives.