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Lewis Drug acquires six Shopko pharmacies

Lewis Drug acquires six Shopko pharmacies

Lewis Drug announced that the chain has purchased pharmacy assets, including prescription files and records, from Shopko Stores in the following six communities: Madison, Mitchell and Sisseton, S.D.; Luverne and St. James, Minn. and Ida Grove, Iowa.

Sweet deals and Valentine’s Day gifts available at Rite Aid

Sweet deals and Valentine’s Day gifts available at Rite Aid

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, Rite Aid is offering deals on a broad selection of gifts for Valentines of all ages. From sweet treats and the perfect card to alluring fragrances and the cutest plush animals, Rite Aid said it has all last-minute shoppers covered this Valentine’s Day.

Cardinal Health reports second quarter results

Cardinal Health reports second quarter results

Cardinal Health reported on Thursday second quarter fiscal year 2019 revenues of $37.7 billion, an increase of 7%. The company also reported growth in GAAP operating earnings of 26% to $504 million and a decrease in non-GAAP operating earnings of 13 percent to $637 million.

Hy-Vee expands discount medications list

Hy-Vee expands discount medications list

Hy-Vee announced Wednesday the expansion of its discount medications list to assist customers with lowering their health care costs, making their lives easier, healthier and happier. The new medication list went into effect February 1, and is available to all patients with no enrollment fees.

Fred’s names Joe Anto permanent CEO

Fred’s names Joe Anto permanent CEO

Fred’s Inc. announced in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that Joseph Anto is now the chief executive officer of the company, effective February 3. The board made the appointment on January 30. Previously, Anto served as Fred’s interim CEO as well as chief financial officer.