Rite Aid ups ante with loyalty plan
Rite Aid Corp. expects the enhanced version of its wellness+ loyalty program, called wellness+ with Plenti, to bring new customers into its stores.
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Unmacht named CEO at Bartell
Brian Unmacht has been named chief executive officer of Bartell Drugs, becoming the first person from outside the Bartell family to hold that title. George D. Bartell, who had been the 62-store, Seattle-area chain’s CEO for 25 years, will continue to serve as chairman.
Walmart U.S. shifts store executives
Walmart has made changes in its U.S. stores division’s management team that the company says are designed to streamline the leadership structure of the business. Mike Moore, who has been serving as executive vice president of Neighborhood Markets at Walmart U.S.
NACDS point-of-care testing certificate program debuts
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores community pharmacy-based point-of-care testing certificate program kicked off last month at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy in Omaha. The multi-city tour will continue at colleges and schools of pharmacy during 2015.
Rempel named CIO, senior VP at Rite Aid
Rite Aid Corp. has hired information technology veteran Steve Rempel as senior vice president and chief information officer. Rempel will oversee the company’s IT systems, including network infrastructure, telecommunications and data security.
Three ‘industry icons’ honored by NACDS
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores bestowed the chain drug industry’s highest honors on three “industry icons” at its annual meeting here last month. Greg Wasson, former president and chief executive officer of Walgreen Co., received the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award.
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
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.
WBA prepared to ‘help shape future of health care’
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) sees significant opportunities ahead as the company integrates its global operations.
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
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
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
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.