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CVS Health reports decline in 3Q retail sales

CVS Health reports decline in 3Q retail sales

Despite sales declines in its retail pharmacy business, CVS Health saw overall revenue rise and bested Wall Street’s earnings forecast for its fiscal 2017 third quarter. CVS said Monday that for the third quarter ended Sept. 30, sales totaled $46.18 billion up 3.5% from $44.

Ashworth named Walgreens operations president

Ashworth named Walgreens operations president

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has promoted Richard Ashworth to president of operations at Walgreens, a newly created position. WBA said Wednesday that Ashworth assumes the new role effective immediately.

U.S. retail sector on track for healthy sales growth

U.S. retail sector on track for healthy sales growth

For 2017, the U.S. retail industry stands to turn in solid sales growth, including healthy holiday retail sales, despite continued pressure on operating results, according to Moody’s Investors Service. Moody’s pegs 2017 U.S. retail sales growth at 3% to 4%, upholding its previous outlook.

Analyst: Latest Amazon pharmacy fears overblown

Analyst: Latest Amazon pharmacy fears overblown

Fears among pharmacy players and investors that e-tail giant Amazon plans to enter the industry may be overblown — at least for the time being, according to Jefferies analyst Brian Tanquilut. Pharmacy stocks, including pharmacy retailers and suppliers, have taken a pounding since the St.

NRF to honor Walmart’s Doug McMillon as ‘Visionary’

NRF to honor Walmart’s Doug McMillon as ‘Visionary’

The National Retail Federation will recognize Walmart president and chief executive officer Doug McMillon as “The Visionary,” an annual award honoring outstanding retail industry leaders The award will be presented to McMillon at the 2018 NRF Foundation Gala on Jan. 14 in New York City.

Mondelez hires Coke exec as North America chief

Mondelez hires Coke exec as North America chief

Beverage industry veteran Glen Walter is joining Mondelez International as executive vice president and president of North America. The snack and confections giant said Walter, slated to start at the company next month, will lead its $7 billion U.S.

WBA’s Q4 earnings top analysts’ forecast

WBA’s Q4 earnings top analysts’ forecast

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) beat Wall Street’s adjusted earnings per share forecast for its 2017 fourth quarter and fiscal year, with pharmacy results helping boost sales for both periods. However, WBA said Wednesday that costs related to the unsuccessful deal to acquire Rite Aid Corp.

Kroger promotes Mike Donnelly to COO

Kroger promotes Mike Donnelly to COO

Kroger Co. has named Mike Donnelly as executive vice president and chief operating officer. The supermarket giant said Tuesday that Donnelly, currently executive vice president of merchandising, will start in the new post on Nov. 1.

McKesson U.S. Pharmaceutical president to depart

McKesson U.S. Pharmaceutical president to depart

McKesson U.S. Pharmaceutical president Mark Walchirk is leaving the company to become president and chief executive officer of Patterson Companies Inc., a distributor serving the dental and animal health markets. Patterson said Tuesday that Walchirk is slated to start at the company on Nov. 20.

Coca-Cola North America names new president

Coca-Cola North America names new president

James Dinkins has been tabbed by the Coca-Cola Co. to succeed J. Alexander “Sandy” Douglas as president of Coca-Cola North America. Coca-Cola said Monday that Dinkins will become Coca-Cola North America president effective Jan.

TABS Analytics buys CPG data specialist Pivotstream

TABS Analytics buys CPG data specialist Pivotstream

TABS Analytics has acquired Pivotstream Inc., a Seattle-based global data analytics firm. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed. In announcing the deal this week, TABS said the Pivotstream platform will be a core component of its service offerings going forward.

Rite Aid promotes senior VP of operations

Rite Aid promotes senior VP of operations

Derek Griffith has been appointed executive vice president of store operations at Rite Aid Corp. With the promotion, Griffith takes over the position vacated by Bryan Everett, who in early September was named chief operating officer of Rite Aid stores.