Shareholders ask Walgreens to rethink tobacco
In tandem with a stockholder advocacy group, Walgreens shareholders have called on the drug chain to re-examine its stance on tobacco sales.
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Target CIO: Tech is retail battleground
Target Corp. gives a peek into some of the goings-on in its technology organization in a chat with its chief information officer, Mike McNamara.
SDM to add EMR technology provider
Loblaw Cos. plans to buy health care technology company QHR, the provider of Canada’s leading electronic medical records (EMR) platform, in a $170 million deal. Loblaw said Monday that QHR is slated to operate as business within the Shoppers Drug Mart division.
NCPA razor-focused on DIR fees issue
Persistence is paying off for the National Community Pharmacists Association in its advocacy for more transparency with DIR fees.
Kinney edges out Wall Street giant in fundraiser
with about 100 stores in New York and Vermont — was the top fundraiser nationwide in the association’s 2016 Heart Health campaign, generating $30,000. Morgan Stanley was second with
Tech putting shoppers in driver’s seat
The days of retailers calling the shots are gone; technology has put the customer in charge, said longtime retail analyst/consultant Walter Loeb.
PhRMA places Rx costs into context
The updated “Prescription Medicines: Costs In Context” report from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) gives both a surprising and not-so-suprising snapshot of the changing Rx marketplace and how the nation’s health system is adapting.
Walmart reportedly looking to buy Jet.com
Walmart is in talks to buy online retailer Jet.com, according to a report on Thursday by The Wall Street Journal. Jet.com, which launched its e-commerce web site in July 2015, was co-founded by Marc Lore, who serves as its chairman and CEO.
Rogue online sellers feeding drug abuse
Drug abuse, including misuse of prescription drugs, remains at alarmingly high levels in the U.S. Reports of opioid overdoses and drug-related crimes and car accidents seem to appear in local headlines almost daily.
Pharmacists care about patient Rx costs
It can’t be said that community pharmacists don’t try to save their patients money.
P&G looks at subscription service for Tide Pods
In a move not likely to please retailers, Procter & Gamble reportedly is testing an online subscription service for Tide Pods laundry detergent capsules.
Report: WBA, FTC talks gaining steam
It looks like Walgreens Boots Alliance is getting down to brass tacks in its negotiations with the Federal Trade Commission to acquire Rite Aid.
Fruth Pharmacy does its part in W.Va. flood relief
Giving back to the community is nothing new for Fruth Pharmacy, which operates 29 pharmacy locations in West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky. But the regional drug chain took it up a notch to help area residents during the devastating flooding in West Virginia.
WBA’s Gourlay: We’ll work with Valeant
During the Walgreens Boots Alliance’s conference call this week on its third-quarter results, co-COO Alex Gourlay told analysts that WBA will address Valeant Pharmaceuticals International’s concerns about its distribution arrangement with the company.
Pessina: WBA on target with Rite Aid deal
Stefano Pessina said Walgreens Boots Alliance remains in the ballpark in terms of likely store divestitures that the Federal Trade Commission will require for WBA to finalize its deal to acquire Rite Aid Corp. “We still believe that our initial estimate is correct.
PharmaSmart tabbed as American Heart Association leader
PharmaSmart’s role in helping consumers better manage their health has been recognized by the American Heart Association (AHA). The Rochester, N.Y.