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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.

Industry Outlook: Drug chains to get a lift

Industry Outlook: Drug chains to get a lift

Drug chains are leveraging their strengths of accessibility and convenience as they extend their core prescription drug business further into the health care realm and diversify their front-end mix.

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.

Two new clinical affiliations formed by CVS

CVS Health has entered into new clinical affiliations with Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and with Tucson Medical Center in Tucson and its accountable care organization, Arizona Connected Care.

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.

UnitedHealthcare, WBA pilot mobile rewards

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. and UnitedHealthcare have partnered in a pilot program to integrate Walgreens Balance Rewards for healthy choices with UnitedHealthcare’s mobile app, Health4Me.

Former Duane Reade CEO joins WBA board of directors

Former Duane Reade chief executive officer John Lederer has been named to the board of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA). Lederer has been president and CEO of US Foods since September 2010, leading a comprehensive brand transformation.

Sam’s Club augments prescription savings program

Sam’s Club has expanded its prescription drug savings program. As part of the initiative, five medications at specific quantities are available for free at all Sam’s Clubs with pharmacies in 35 states.