United, Walgreens open health clinic at O’Hare
United Airlines has opened a Walgreens-managed employee health clinic at O’Hare International Airport.
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Shopko appoints merchandising chief as president
Shopko has promoted Jill Soltau to president and chief merchandising officer.
Albertson’s to acquire 877 stores from Supervalu
The parent company of Albertson’s LLC has agreed to acquire five supermarket chains from Supervalu Inc. for $3.3 billion, making Albertsons one of the top 10 U.S. pharmacy chains as measured by number of prescription counters.
Interaction with patients a sine qua non for pharmacists
As retail pharmacy recreates itself as a first-line health care provider rather than simply a dispenser of medications, pharmacist engagement is assuming increasing importance.
In-store clinics gaining traction
Walk-in medical clinics located in retail pharmacies, workplaces and other venues are growing in popularity, according to a new Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll.
Safeway’s Burd set to retire
Steve Burd, longtime chairman and chief executive officer at Safeway Inc., will retire in May as he seeks additional personal time and pursues his work in health care. Burd joined Safeway as president 20 years ago and was named CEO shortly after.
Fiscal cliff averted, but new budget battles loom
The down-to-the-wire fight over the fiscal cliff was only a prelude to upcoming budget battles. Most imminently, the need to raise the debt ceiling could foment a crisis as soon as late February.
Rite Aid highlights 50th anniversary savings, services
As Rite Aid Corp. wraps up its 50th anniversary celebration, the company is offering customers new opportunities to save money and highlighting the role its pharmacists can play in helping people adhere to their New Year’s resolutions.
Growth in health care spending remains at moderate pace
Although U.S. health care spending climbed to $2.7 trillion in 2011, as a share of the economy it remained stable for the third consecutive year, according to Obama administration figures. The rate of increase in national health care expenditures, 3.
Stakeholders prepare for health reform
States are taking steps to initiate health insurance exchanges while businesses mull over the future of their benefit offerings at the same time that some insurers are increasing rates by double digits.
Trappani joins Family Dollar
Former CVS Caremark Corp. executive Jim Trappani has joined Family Dollar Stores Inc. as vice president of health and beauty aids. “Health and beauty aids play a growing and important role to our customer,” Family Dollar president and chief operating officer Mike Bloom says.
Some things to look for – or not – in 2013
and the impact they may begin to exert in 2013. • The Walgreens-Alliance Boots alliance. Walgreens’
Miller gears up for another major challenge
No one can accuse Bob Miller of being afraid of a challenge. During a long and distinguished career in mass market retailing the chief executive officer of Albertson’s LLC has proven equal to any assignment that he has taken on, including at least one where few people thought anybody could succeed.
Canada sets pricing for common generics
In what’s being called a first step toward a more strategic, coordinated approach to pharmaceutical management, provinces and territories in Canada are establishing price points for six popular generic drugs.
DenTek helps flossers ‘Scrub Between’
DenTek has introduced the Scrub Betweens Dental Pick to help consumers take the fight to gum disease. The oral care products company said Thursday that the new Scrub Betweens are the only soft-scrubbing dental pick with thousands of microbristles for thorough cleaning.