Target promotes options for flu vaccinations
Target Corp. is now offering a range of flu vaccines on a walk-in basis at all of its pharmacy and retail health clinic locations.
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Rite Aid sees same-store sales climb in August
Solid pharmacy results helped lift Rite Aid Corp. to a year-over-year gain in same-store sales for August. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the five weeks ended Aug. 30, comparable-store sales rose 3.9%, in line with increases earlier this summer of 4.6% in July and 3.9% in June.
Walgreens reports comp-store sales gain for August
Walgreen Co. saw comparable-store sales rise in August, reporting increases in both the front end and the pharmacy. Walgreens said Thursday that comp-store sales climbed 3.7% in August, reflecting negative impacts of 1.
NCPA, PCMA Iowa law
Pharmacists Back Iowa Law Supporting Patient Access to Pharmacy Care by NCPA | Sep 03, 2014 NCPA Opposes Lawsuit Filed against H.F. 2297 Alexandria, Va. Sept. 3, 2014 – National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) CEO B.
Vicks enters allergy category with QlearQuil
Procter & Gamble Co.’s Vicks cold, cough and flu brand has made a foray into the allergy relief category with the launch of QlearQuil.
CVS Caremark adopts new corporate name
CVS Caremark Corp. has changed its corporate name to CVS Health to reflect its broader commitment to health care. Also on Wednesday, CVS Health announced the end of tobacco sales at all CVS/pharmacy stores, nearly a month ahead of its initial target date of Oct. 1.
Lysol teams up with NFL legend Jerry Rice
Lysol has enlisted National Football League hall-of-famer Jerry Rice as the disinfectant and household cleaning brand’s first Healthy Habits Coach.
Meijer clears flu shot myths
Meijer Inc. expects to provide 30% more flu shots this season versus a year ago but notes that many families aren’t looking to get vaccinated as soon as they should. The supercenter retailer said Tuesday that the back-to-school season is the best time for flu immunizations to help limit the spread
Dollar General ups offer to buy Family Dollar
Dollar General Corp. has raised its bid to acquire Family Dollar Stores, sending its rival a new acquisition proposal valued at about $9.1 billion. In making its new offer on Tuesday, Dollar General also said it would be willing to divest up to 1,500 stores — more than twice as many as
Hershey brand update includes new logo
The Hershey Co. has updated its corporate brand and unveiled a new company logo. The new Hershey Co. corporate logo.
Energizer unveils exec teams following household, personal care split
Energizer Holdings Inc. has announced the expected executive leadership teams of the Personal Care and Household Products businesses following the planned separation of Energizer next summer. Energizer said late Thursday that the spinoff of the two business is slated to take place by July 1, 2015.
CCA divests Mega-T weight-loss brand
CCA Industries Inc. has sold its weight-loss business, marketed under the Mega-T brand, to a group formed by Casla Partners Capital Fund I, LP. Financial terms of the transaction, announced late Thursday, weren’t disclosed.
Despite shorter season, holiday sales rise
Holiday sales edged up at drug chains in 2013 despite the impact of a shorter shopping season. The late Thanksgiving this year — falling on Nov. 28 versus Nov. 22 in 2012 — cut the holiday shopping season to 26 days from 32 days a year earlier. Still, the chain drug sector
SoloHealth Station tops 40 million consumer engagements
SoloHealth’s SoloHealth Station health and wellness kiosk has exceeded the 40 million mark in consumer engagements, averaging almost 130,000 users per day. The company said Friday that its health station is drawing about 10 million users per quarter and projecting 40 million annually.
NACDS calls for improved patient experience with ACA insurance rollout
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has expressed its support for a pharmacy-specific recommendation by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that would improve the Jan. 1 rollout of exchange-based insurance coverage.
CVS Caremark to resume Silverscript Part D enrollment
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) lifted sanctions imposed against CVS Caremark Corp.’s SilverScript Medicare Part D prescription drug plan (PDP).