CVS expands telehealth offering to Pennsylvania
CVS Health announced on Tuesday that MinuteClinic, the company’s retail medical clinic, has rolled out its video visit offering in the state of Pennsylvania.
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Target supporting Toys R Us relaunch
Consumers who shop at the new ToysRUs.com web site that launched on Tuesday will actually be buying from Target Corp.
Bartell’s and P&G support Fred Hutchinson during Breast Cancer Awareness Month
During October, Bartell Drugs, Proctor & Gamble and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center are teaming up for breast cancer research, awareness and support. Athlete, advocate, and two-time cancer survivor Michelle McGree was first diagnosed with breast cancer eight years ago at the age of 28.
Walgreens, Kroger to stop selling e-cigarettes
Walgreens and Kroger Co. both announced in separate statements on Monday, that they will stop selling e-cigarettes at their stores, amid heightened regulatory scrutiny of the product and reports of lung disease and some deaths linked to vaping.
Selfcare Summit looks at the future of retail
This past weekend the Global Market Development Center | Retail Tomorrow (GMDC) held its inaugural Selfcare Summit 2019 conference, a three-day business development and educational event focused on the “consumerization” of health care and its impact on the future of retail here.
Bartell’s and Kaiser Permanente announce Lovable Lions program
SEATTLE – Bartell’s and Kaiser Permanente are introducing a new program called “Lovable Lions” at Care Clinics located in select Bartell’s locations.
Lewis Drug removes all forms of Zantac from shelves
Lewis Drug stores has joined the growing list of drug chains removing all forms of Zantac from store shelves. This includes brand name and generic products, including their private label Premier Value ranitidine products.
Meijer continues investment in pet departments for total pet care
Meijer is expanding its pet departments to offer a wider assortment of essentials such as food, grooming supplies as well Halloween toys and costumes.
Glamsquad hires Regina Baptista as chief marketing officer
Glamsquad has announced the appointment of Regina Baptista as chief marketing officer to help oversee the rapidly growing company, which now services eight cities nationwide and recently introduced a collection of makeup and hairstyling products.
Rite Aid names Jim Peters COO
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid announced on Thursday the appointment of Jim Peters as the company’s chief operating officer.
Tesco boss to step down next year, Ken Murphy to take on role
Tesco chief executive officer Dave Lewis announced Wednesday that he will step down next summer after declaring the company’s turnaround complete.
Walgreens, Novant Health to collaborate
Walgreens and Novant Health, a leading health care provider with 15 medical centers and more than 640 locations offering advanced medical treatments in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, announced a retail health clinical collaboration and services agreement, as well as a retail pharmacy-f
Packaged Facts: Marketing to the evolving consumer demographics of puppy food purchasers
Two-thirds of those reporting household use of puppy food are women, though this share represents less of a tilt toward female shoppers than in the dog food category overall, where women account for nearly three-fourths.
Rite Aid integrates NarxCare analytics directly into pharmacist’s workflow in 12 states
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid announced on Wednesday a partnership with Appriss Health, provider of the most comprehensive analytics platform for opioid stewardship and substance use disorder (SUD) in the U.S., to deploy NarxCare into clinical workflow.
Mighty Spark rolls out all-natural poultry at Walmart and CVS stores
Mighty Spark – an independent company that donates a meal with each purchase consumers make of their all-natural premium poultry – is expanding its assortment and presence at retailers nationwide with the launch of patties and ground blends at select Walmart stores, and chicken snack sticks at 2,500
Rite Aid kicks off annual Pharmacy Champions program
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid announced Tuesday the kick-off of the company’s annual Pharmacy Champions program, held throughout October during American Pharmacists Month. Pharmacy Champions was created to celebrate the outstanding service provided by Rite Aid’s pharmacy team throughout the year.