Walmart, Petco and Chewy invest in $9 billion pet medication market
By mid-year, 2019 had already been quite a year in the pet medications market, with Chewy.
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Hanna named Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada’s interim CEO
The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada (Neighbourhood Pharmacies) announced Thursday that Sandra Hanna will take on the role of interim chief executive officer effective September 3, 2019.
The American Cancer Society and CVS Health team up on fundraiser
ATLANTA – The American Cancer Society, the nation’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer, announced this week the launch of an in-store fundraising campaign at CVS Pharmacy locations across the country, as part of its national collaboration with CVS Health.
CVS Health’s Q2 earnings beat expectations
CVS Health stock rose nearly 6% in pre-market trading on Wednesday after the company reported strong second quarter operating results for the three months ending June 30, 2019.
Walgreens to close 200 stores in the U.S.
Walgreens Boots Alliance announced plans to close 200 stores in the United States as it looks to cut costs. The company said in a regulatory filing Tuesday the closings are part of its previously announced plan to trim costs by $1.5 billion in a few years. In May, the company announced plans
Kroger to pilot Print Mates photo kiosks in Atlanta stores
Generation Next Franchise Brands announced Tuesday a pilot with Kroger Co.’s Atlanta Division for Generation Next’s subsidiary, Print Mates digital photo printing kiosks.
Leading retailers applaud feds decision on faster payments
The Federal Reserve announced Monday that they will move forward with a plan to upgrade America’s financial infrastructure to allow for faster payments.
Albertsons names Theilmann EVP and chief human resources officer
BOISE, Idaho – Albertsons Cos. announced Monday that Mike Theilmann has been named executive vice president and chief human resources officer, effective August 19, 2019. Theilmann joins Albertsons Cos.
Upper East Chemists opens in NYC
Upper East Chemists, a family-owned luxury drug store and neighborhood purveyor of natural health products, is now open at 1401 3rd Avenue at 80th Street.
CVS expands CarePass program nationwide
CVS Pharmacy announced Monday that customers will be able to enroll in CarePass at participating CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide, or online at CVS.com/carepass.
Judy Sansone to retire from CVS
CVS Health said Saturday that Judy Sansone, the company’s senior vice president of front store business and chief merchant, has decided to retire in September.
Packaged Facts looks at beverage trends
The U.S. beverage industry is awash in recent product introductions featuring alternative ingredients, natural or organic positioning, and free-from labeling all marketed to fit the lifestyles of modern consumers.
CVS to address chemical concerns in sunscreens
WOONSOCKET, RI – CVS Health announced it will be taking another step forward in advancing its efforts to remove chemicals of consumer concern by eliminating oxybenzone and octinoxate from nearly 60 CVS Health Store Brand sunscreen products under SPF 50 by the end of 2020.
Bartell’s school tools donation drive supports local students
SEATTLE – Bartell Drugs, in partnership with local radio station STAR 101.5 and World Vision, is helping set students up for success. From August 4 to 30, Bartell’s 17th Annual School Tools program welcomes donations of school supplies and hygiene products.
Chris Kirchner receives The Rite Aid Foundation’s KidChamp Award
CAMP HILL, Pa. – The Rite Aid Foundation announced Thursday that Chris Kirchner, executive director of the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance (PCA), in Philadelphia, Pa., has been awarded its KidChamp Award.
Photo Finale adds Rite Aid to growing client roster
Photo Finale, a leader in white-label photo ecommerce services, announced Rite Aid Corp. has launched its online photo service on the Photo Finale platform. Customers can now order prints, canvas, photo books, gifts and much more at photo.riteaid.com. Rite Aid has 2,466 stores in 18 states.