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Rite Aid, PBM division introduce Rx90

Rite Aid Corp. and EnvisionRx, the pharmacy benefit management division of EnvisionRxOptions and a wholly owned subsidiary of Rite Aid, have debuted Rx90, a new program focused on improving medication adherence and health outcomes for consumers with chronic conditions.

Gloeckler exits Walmart, joins Academy Sports

Michelle Gloeckler has stepped down as Walmart U.S. executive vice president of consumables, health and wellness to become executive vice president and chief merchandising officer at Academy Sports + Outdoors. She was also named president of Academy International Ltd., the $4.

Loblaw to buy health care tech company

Lob­law Cos. plans to purchase QHR, a health technology company and provider of Canada’s leading electronic medical records (EMR) platform, in a $170 million deal. QHR is slated to operate as a business within the retailer’s Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) division.

WBA ups stake in AmerisourceBergen

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Inc. has raised its stake in AmerisourceBergen Corp. to nearly 24%. Late last month, WBA exercised warrants to buy 22,696,912 shares of AmerisourceBergen common stock for about $1.19 billion.

Persaud steps down at Shopko

Andre Persaud has resigned as executive vice president of retail at Shopko Stores Inc. He said he based his decision on the desire to seek new opportunities.

Acquisition strengthens Genoa’s ability to serve customers

Genoa is buying the behavioral health and residential care services division of Advanced Care Pharmacy Services. Financial terms were not disclosed. Genoa said the agreement includes 13 Advanced Care behavioral health pharmacies in Michigan.

McKesson Canada president steps down

Alain Champagne has resigned as president of McKesson Canada to head sales training and development firm Optimé ­International. As partner and chief executive officer, Champagne will lead Optimé’s strategic direction and management.

Gosch, Tweeten named exec VPs at Hy-Vee

Hy-Vee Inc. has promoted Jeremy Gosch and Donna Tweeten to executive vice president. Gosch, formerly senior vice president and chief merchandising officer, was named executive vice president of strategy and chief merchandising officer.

Community pharmacies gear up for flu shot season

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends an annual flu shot for everyone over the age of six months, and retail pharmacies across the nation are spreading the word of their ability to provide such health services.

New payment tool added to CVS’ digital arsenal

CVS Pharmacy has added a mobile payment tool to its app, expediting checkout. The tool, called CVS Pay, integrates payment, prescription pickup and the ExtraCare loyalty program in one scan.

Pay options grow for Balance Rewards users

Walgreens Balance Rewards members can now seamlessly apply their loyalty account at checkout through Android Pay, furthering the convenience of earning and redeeming points and expanding the company’s portfolio of unified mobile payments solutions.

Concerns about Zika threat on the rise in this country

A new study suggests that the Zika virus can live and cause damage in newborns for at least two months after birth, raising new concerns among health officials across the globe. The report, published online in the New England Journal of Medicine, involves a baby boy born in January to a woman in

Winning products named in TSE showcase

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has announced winners of the 2016 NACDS Total Store Expo Product Showcase in 10 product categories. The showcase, situated on the exhibit floor, provided increased visibility for suppliers to market their products.

NACDS continues to extend its vision, reach

NACDS continues to extend its vision, reach

which brings together aspects of the industry that the association previously addressed in three separate shows — hit its stride in terms of fostering interaction between retailers and suppliers, with the Meet the Market