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Issue 04-27-2015

Envisioning the ‘drug store of the future’

Envisioning the ‘drug store of the future’

  The concept cars unveiled at major auto shows always seem a bit “out there.” But by making a practice of radically rethinking their products, global car makers have learned to unleash their creativity and position themselves for the future.

Edeker brings fresh perspective to NACDS

Edeker brings fresh perspective to NACDS

Although Randy Edeker is a relative newcomer to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores board of directors, he has already had an impact on the organization, one that will increase significantly this week when he becomes NACDS chairman.

Motz guides Shoppers Drug Mart in new era

Motz guides Shoppers Drug Mart in new era

Interviewed in his office some three months into his mandate as president of Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM), Mike Motz exuded the energy and enthusiasm that his colleagues say has typified his approach to his whole career in retail management.

HHS to eye the pricing of generics

HHS to eye the pricing of generics

The federal government is looking into the effect of generic drug price increases on Medicaid. The Office of the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will compare generic price increases between 2005 and 2014 to the inflation rate.

Foran raises the bar for Walmart U.S.

After eight months on the job as president and chief executive officer of Walmart U.S., Greg Foran has gained a clear view of where the retailer needs to improve and what it needs to do. Foran shared his views on the state of the nation’s largest retailer during its Strategic Update for

Albertsons enlarges Miller’s role

Albertsons enlarges Miller’s role

Bob Miller has been named chief executive officer of Albertsons, replacing Robert Edwards, who will assume the role of vice chairman. Miller will continue to serve as executive chairman of the company, which comprises Albertsons LLC, New Albertsons Inc. and Safeway Inc.

Six locations added under Longs banner

Six locations added under Longs banner

CVS Health’s Longs Drugs will acquire the pharmacy operations of all 10 Mina Pharmacy locations in Hawaii, with six Mina locations to be renamed Longs Pharmacy and four stores to close, according to Pacific Business News.