Video Forum: George Rafferty and Claire Biermaas, AmerisourceBergen
This week’s Video Forum offers a look at the leadership transition now under way at AmerisourceBergen’s Corporate Partnerships Group.
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Walmart raising pay for pharmacists, opticians
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart today announced it is raising pay for approximately 3,700 pharmacists and 4,000 opticians while also rolling out a new pathway for opticians to grow their careers with industry-recognized training that’s 100% paid for by the company.
Fauci: COVID revealed Rx’s vital role in health care
Anyone who has lingering doubts about the centrality of retail pharmacy’s contribution to ending the COVID pandemic should consider the view of Dr. Anthony Fauci, the federal government’s point man in responding to the emergency.
Walgreens to lay off 10% of corporate staff
Walgreens announced this week that it will be cutting over 500 jobs with most of the cuts impacting employees at the company’s Deerfield headquarters and its Chicago office, said a company spokesperson.
NACDS praises House Committee for unanimous passage of PATIENT Act
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is hailing the U.S.
DG promotes Steve Deckard to new role
Dollar General Corp. has promoted company veteran Steve Deckard to the newly created role of executive vice president for growth and emerging markets, effective June 1.
Video Forum: Chip Davis, Healthcare Distribution Alliance
Ahead of next month’s Healthcare Distribution Alliance Business and Leadership Conference, Chip Davis, president and chief executive officer of the association, tells this week’s Video Forum about the prevailing attitude in the industry.
CEO transition underway at Thrifty White
Bob Narveson, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Thrifty White Pharmacy since 1999, plans to relinquish the latter two roles at the beginning of next year, when he will pass the torch to chief operating officer Justin Heiser.
Walmart reports strong Q1 results
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart said Thursday that revenue increased 7.6% to $152.3 billion in its first quarter, topping Wall Street expectations. The company also raised its fiscal 2024 forecast; management now expects consolidated net sales will rise about 3.5% this year.
NRF reports retail sales rose in April
WASHINGTON – Retail sales bounced back in April, showing both month-over-month and year-over-year growth, the National Retail Federation said Tuesday.
NIQ launches ‘Connected Collaboration’ with Rite Aid
CHICAGO – Nielsen IQ (NIQ) announced Thurday the launch of its Connected Collaboration platform, powered by Rite Aid data assets and NIQ’s leading data science and software.
CVS to offer free, community-based mental health screenings
CVS Health announced Wednesday it is enhancing Project Health, the company’s free, community-based health screening program by adding mental health screenings to its services and entering two new areas: Greensboro, N.C. and Petersburg, Va.
Video Forum: Justin Honaman, Amazon Web Services
In the conclusion of a two-part Video Forum interview, Justin Honaman, head of worldwide retail and consumer goods go-to-market at Amazon Web Services, talks about the AWS business model and shares his views on the role of technology in the drive toward greater personalization, the need to rethink t
Walmart names Latriece Watkins chief merchant
Walmart has named company veteran Latriece Watkins to the post of executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, effective immediately. She succeeds Charles Redfield, who is leaving the company this month after 32 years. Walmart U.S.
DeSantis signs Florida PBM bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed comprehensive PBM regulation into Florida law. The Prescription Drug Reform Act increases accountability for PBMs, provides for greater pharmacy choice, and adds transparency to prescription drug price increases.
CVS beats first quarter revenue and earnings projections
CVS Health posted first quarter sales and earnings that topped Wall Street’s forecasts. Revenue for the period ended March 31 rose 11% to $85.3 billion, exceeding analysts’ projected $80.79 billion. Adjusted earnings of $2.20 per share beat the average estimate of $2.09.