Rite Aid releases inaugural CSR report
With a continuous commitment to the promotion and execution of socially responsible company management, Rite Aid has released its inaugural corporate social responsibility report.
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Health Mart supports Noah’s Bandage Project
Health Mart pharmacies are proud to support Noah’s Bandage Project with a donation of 10,000 colorful, kid-friendly bandages. Nearly 2,000 Health Mart pharmacy owners and pharmacists at McKesson ideaShare donated the “badges of honor” to support the innovative nonprofit.
Walgreens beats Q3 earnings forecasts
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s (WBA’s) third quarter profit beat analysts’ expectations, as U.S. pharmacy sales rose 4.3% in the period ended May 31. Net earnings slipped 23.6% to $1 billion compared to the year-ago quarter, while net earnings per share decreased 16.5% to $1.13.
Online vitamin sales supplements plateau, according to latest TABS analytics study
SHELTON, Conn. – Mass market brick and mortar stores, like Walmart and Target, and eCommerce retailers have seen the most success in attracting buyers of vitamins, minerals and nutritional supplements (VMS), according the TABS Analytics 12th Annual Vitamin Study.
Rite Aid debuts Amazon’s Counter service
Amazon announced on Thursday the U.S. launch of Counter, a new network of staffed pickup points that gives customers the option to pick up their Amazon packages in-store at a partner location. Starting today, customers will have access to more than a hundred Counter locations across the U.S.
Rite Aid reports fiscal 2020 Q1 results
Rite Aid Corp. on Wednesday reported operating results for its first fiscal quarter ended June 1, 2019. The company reported net loss from continuing operations of $99.3 million, or $1.88 per share; adjusted net loss from continuing operations of $7.5 million, or $0.
H-E-B opens Tech Hub in Austin
H-E-B announced the opening of its Eastside Tech Hub — the retailer’s state-of-the-art, East Austin office for its growing team of Austin-based H-E-B Digital Partners (employees), as well as the new headquarters for Favor, the Austin-based on-demand delivery company that is a wholly-owned subsidiary
CVS installs time delay safes in all its Michigan pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy announced Monday that it has completed the rollout of time delay safes in all of its 318 CVS Pharmacy locations in Michigan, including pharmacies located in Target stores.
Clear/Cut Phocus announces national availability at CVS
Clear/Cut Phocus (Phocus), a first-of-its-kind premium sparkling water containing natural caffeine and L-theanine, is now available at over 800 CVS locations nationwide.
Hayley Williams’ brand, Good Dye Young, to launch nationwide at Sally Beauty
Sally Beauty announced Monday the nationwide launch of community-driven hair color brand Good Dye Young, founded by Grammy Award winner Hayley Williams and her longtime stylist Brian O’Connor.
Walgreens expands safe drug disposal options
Walgreens announced on Monday it has delivered on the expansion of its safe drug disposal program announced last fall to provide year-round drug disposal options in all of its pharmacies nationwide, at no cost to customers.
Walmart reaches agreements with DOJ and SEC
Walmart agreed to pay $282 million to settle federal allegations of overseas corruption, capping one of the biggest investigations ever under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which makes it illegal for American corporations to bribe overseas officials.
Kroger Q1 earnings beat expectations
Kroger Co. reported Thursday an operating profit of $901 million in its first quarter. Identical sales, excluding fuel, increased 1.5%, down from 1.9% in the fourth quarter and 1.8% in the year-ago quarter. Digital sales in the quarter ended May 25 increased 42% from a year earlier.
Walgreens helps Americans save their skin this summer
Walgreens is helping to raise awareness about skin health this summer with a series of programs to educate the public about skin cancer risks and the importance of early detection.
SDM provides same-day home delivery in Ontario
Shoppers Drug Mart is making shopping more convenient with the launch of home delivery services, in partnership with Instacart.
Discount Drug Mart offering Photo Finale’s imaging services
Photo Finale, the leader in white-label photo ecommerce services, announced that Discount Drug Mart, the Medina, Ohio-based chain of 73 drug stores, has moved its online photo service to the Photo Finale platform. Customers can now order prints, canvas, photo books, gifts and much more.