The SME of South Dakota has chosen Mark Griffin, president and chief executive officer of Lewis Drug, as the recipient of the South Dakota Sales and Marketing Executive of the Year award. From five stores in 1986 to 58 locations today spanning S.D.
A federal judge has been formally asked by the Justice Department to approve CVS Health’s acquisition of Aetna Inc. District Court Judge Richard Leon had rebuked the government and the companies late last year for closing the $69 billion dollar deal prior to approval of a consent order.
Shoppers Drug Mart propelled a slight uptick in parent Loblaw Cos.’ fourth quarter sales. SDM posted 1.9% same-store sales growth for the quarter ended December 29 compared to a year earlier, with pharmacy same-store sales growth of 0.6% and front store same-store sales growth of 2.8%.
GIANT Food Stores announced Monday that its planned acquisition of five Shop ‘n Save stores has been approved by the Federal Trade Commission. GIANT Food, a unit of Ahold Delhaize USA, agreed to buy the stores from United Natural Foods Inc.’s Supervalu subsidiary on November 6.
Hy-Vee announced Monday that it has acquired the business of all Weber & Judd pharmacies in Minnesota. Weber & Judd has served the Rochester, Minnesota, area since 1862. “Weber & Judd has been an exemplary provider of pharmacy care for more than 150 years. Combining Weber & Judd with our Hy-Vee
Rite Aid Corp. announced that Ben Bulkley, an established executive with more than 20 years’ experience in health care and technology, has been named chief executive officer of EnvisionRxOptions, a pharmacy benefit management (PBM) company and wholly owned subsidiary of Rite Aid.
Albertsons Cos. is working with Microsoft on cloud-based computing and artificial intelligence solutions that it says will provide new and transformative experiences for customers and employees.
CVS Health posted stronger-than-expected fourth quarter earnings Wednesday but issued 2019 profit guidance that fell short of Wall Street forecasts linked to “significant additional deterioration” in its long-term care business.
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Wyoming, Oklahoma and Montana had flu activity gains in Walgreens Flu Index for the week ending February 16, 2019.
The much-anticipated annual global consumer report, conducted each year by iVend Retail, was released this week.
KeHE Distributors announced Tuesday that it has renewed its supply agreement with Albertsons Cos. as their primary distribution partner for natural, organic and specialty products.
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Meijer announced Tuesday it is launching its new Consumer Drug Take-Back Program by installing secure in-store kiosks designed to help customers safely and properly dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs at no cost.
Walmart on Tuesday reported robust profit and revenue figures for the holiday quarter, citing strength across a range of product categories and a 43% surge in digital sales. Revenue was up 1.9% to $138.8 billion in the fiscal fourth quarter.
Kroger Co. and Ocado said Tuesday that their next two customer fulfillment centers will be located in central Florida and in the Mid-Atlantic region.
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid Corp. and GNC announced Tuesday an agreement which extends their partnership through 2022. Rite Aid and GNC have had an exclusive partnership in the chain drug channel since December 1998.
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Minnesota Timberwolves, in partnership with Hy-Vee and MATTER, announced the launch of a new initiative that will increase awareness of childhood obesity and educate families on simple steps to make healthy meal choices.
