NPAC to hold Rx expo in Quebec City
The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada (NPAC) will introduce a new event at its annual conference next month in Quebec City.
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Local insights fuel WBA’s international success
The Retail Pharmacy International division of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is growing by adapting its global values to meet the specific needs of consumers in different countries.
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.
Anderson has NACDS moving in right direction
An apt symbol for what Steve Anderson’s leadership has meant to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores is certainly RxImpact Day.
Once again, CVS succeeds in reinventing itself
Throughout the course of its history, CVS Health has demonstrated the ability to adapt to changes in the marketplace. Larry Merlo introduces CVS Health as the company’s new corporate identity.
Walgreens’ new chief merchant bolsters retail leadership
Walgreen Co., looking to add top-level merchandising experience as it prepares for the upcoming merger with Alliance Boots GmbH, has named Linda Filler as president of retail products and chief merchandising officer. She begins the new role January 1.
ACA makes gains in health insurance enrollment
More than 1 million people applied for health insurance in the first week of the new open enrollment period under the Affordable Care Act, and nearly half chose plans. The numbers marked a strong relaunch for the government’s online insurance exchange after last year’s botched debut.
Walmart reshuffles merchandising team
Walmart has recast its merchandising team following the departure of Duncan Mac Naughton. Mac Naughton, who had been chief merchandising officer, left the company to pursue new opportunities.
Rite Aid expands health executives’ roles
Rite Aid Corp. has expanded the responsibilities of RediClinic chief executive officer Web Golinkin, giving him the additional role of CEO at its Health Dialog Services Corp. unit.
Walgreens, Ulta executives talk beauty strategy
Expanding customer loyalty to build beauty transactions is a goal for both Walgreen Co. and Ulta, according to executives for the retailers who spoke recently at Cosmetic Executive Women Newsmaker Forum.
Cardinal offers pharmacies more diabetes tools
Cardinal Health Inc. has enhanced its Diabetes Specialized Care Center with new education and training tools for pharmacists to help patients understand the disease better and manage their overall health better.
Target pilots new model for clinics
Target Corp. is testing a new in-store clinic model in collaboration with Kaiser Permanente. The companies have launched four Target Clinics in Southern California offering services typically unavailable in retail clinics.
Rexall’s Scorpiniti joins natural food retailer
Former Rexall Pharma Plus chief executive officer Frank Scorpiniti has taken the helm at the Earth Fare natural food retailer. Scorpiniti, a chain drug industry veteran who resigned from Rexall this fall, has been CEO of Earth Fare since October.
CVS Health plans digital innovation lab in Boston
With an eye on boosting its effort to develop an integrated pharmacy experience, CVS Health has signed a lease for office space in Boston that will be home to its new Digital Innovation Lab.
Court clears way for McKesson to integrate with Celesio
A German court has given the green light to McKesson Corp. and Celesio AG to operate as an integrated company.