Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. has begun providing flu vaccinations at all of its in-store pharmacies. The Ahold USA supermarket chain said Monday that flu shots are being offered on a walk-in basis and available from Stop & Shop pharmacists whenever the pharmacy is open.
Duane Reade has proven equal to the challenge of creating a worthy successor to its flagship store at 40 Wall Street in Manhattan, which after its debut in July 2011, quickly became a model of what the 21st-century drug store can be. Duane Reade’s store at 100 Broadway is housed in the
Chain drug pharmacies are not just reacting to change in the health care system. They’re driving it.
physically and emotionally. Community pharmacy is uniquely positioned to help patients achieve total health, and now we have an even greater opportunity to
Chain drug retailing executives spotlighted the expanding role of community pharmacy and emerging models of health care in kicking off the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Pharmacy & Technology Conference this weekend.
McKesson Corp. has appointed Brian Tyler as executive vice president of corporate strategy and business development.
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has launched a fulfillment center facility for prescription medications under the name Navarro Health Services.
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is partnering with several retail pharmacy operators to help educate consumers about newly available Medicare benefits. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius (l.) meets with Helena Foulkes of CVS/pharmacy at the drug chain’s store in Jacksonville, Fla.
Duane Reade has proven equal to the challenge of creating a worthy successor to its flagship store at 40 Wall Street in Manhattan, which after its debut in July 2011, quickly became a model of what the 21st-century drug store can be. Duane Reade’s store at 100 Broadway is housed in the
Rite Aid Corp. has expanded the Load2Card capability for its growing wellness+ customer loyalty program. Starting September 2, wellness+ members nationwide will have +UP Rewards loaded automatically to their cards.
As part of its 50th anniversary celebration in September, Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) is launching a number of special activities and promotions. Canada’s largest drug store chain has established an online portal so customers can share their memories of it.
Walgreen Co. is teaming up with the University of Chicago Medicine to launch a “Food Rx” initiative designed to help people with diabetes improve their eating habits by making better food choices more accessible and affordable.
Kinney Drugs has promoted Jim Spencer to chief operating officer. He had been vice president of retail operations. In his new post Spencer is responsible for overseeing retail and pharmacy store operations and the company’s retail merchandising department.
Bartell Drugs will move its corporate headquarters to West Seattle in October. The 58-store regional drug chain has occupied its current location in downtown Seattle since 1989. Founded in 1890, Bartell’s store network extends across three counties: King, Snohomish and Pierce.
With the end of summer in sight, the onset of flu season is just around the corner. Flu season can begin as early as October and continue through mid-May, but several drug chains have already unveiled flu vaccination programs to help consumers fend off the disease.
Kroger Co. is adding self-service health screening kiosks to all 1,950 of its stores with pharmacies. “Our customers tell us they want to make healthy choices but don’t always know where to start,” says Matthew Feltman, Kroger’s health strategy coordinator.
