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John Furner named to lead Walmart U.S.

John Furner named to lead Walmart U.S.

Walmart said Thursday that John Furner will become the president and chief executive officer of Walmart U.S., effective November 1. John Furner Furner, who currently serves as president and CEO of Sam’s Club, will succeed Greg Foran, who has led Walmart U.S. for five years.

Selfcare Summit looks at the future of retail

Selfcare Summit looks at the future of retail

This past weekend the Global Market Development Center | Retail Tomorrow (GMDC) held its inaugural Selfcare Summit 2019 conference, a three-day business development and educational event focused on the “consumerization” of health care and its impact on the future of retail here.

Walgreens, Novant Health to collaborate

Walgreens, Novant Health to collaborate

Walgreens and Novant Health, a leading health care provider with 15 medical centers and more than 640 locations offering advanced medical treatments in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, announced a retail health clinical collaboration and services agreement, as well as a retail pharmacy-f

Rite Aid kicks off annual Pharmacy Champions program

Rite Aid kicks off annual Pharmacy Champions program

CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid announced Tuesday the kick-off of the company’s annual Pharmacy Champions program, held throughout October during American Pharmacists Month. Pharmacy Champions was created to celebrate the outstanding service provided by Rite Aid’s pharmacy team throughout the year.

Rite Aid Q2 earnings beat forecasts but fall short of projections

Rite Aid Q2 earnings beat forecasts but fall short of projections

Rite Aid’s second quarter earnings beat analysts’ forecasts, but overall and same-store sales fell short of projections. Under new chief executive officer Heyward Donigan the chain reported adjusted earnings per share of 12 cents, well ahead of Wall Street’s expectation of 7 cents.

Walgreens Find Care platform features sleep solutions

Walgreens Find Care platform features sleep solutions

With an ongoing commitment to help its customers and patients better manage their chronic conditions, Walgreens announced on Monday that the millions of adults experiencing sleep issues can now access new sleep solutions through its Walgreens Find Care platform.

Walmart to end e-cigarette sales

Walmart to end e-cigarette sales

Walmart will stop selling e-cigarettes and other vaping products, the company said Friday. The move comes in the wake of reports that more than 500 people in the United States have contracted a lung disease that is believed to be linked to vaping. Eight people have died from the condition.

Walgreens to test drone delivery

Walgreens to test drone delivery

Walgreens and Wing, a member of the Alphabet family of companies, are partnering on an industry first promising unparalleled speed and convenience of “store to door” delivery of health and wellness, food and beverage and convenience items — via state-of-the-art drone technology — in minutes.