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CVS sales, earnings top Wall Street estimates

CVS sales, earnings top Wall Street estimates

Pharmacy gains propelled CVS Health’s second quarter results ahead of Wall Street’s expectations. Retail sales for the three months ended June 30 climbed 5.7% to $20.7 billion, despite less front-end traffic. Overall same-store sales rose 5.9%. Pharmacy sales jumped 8.

MinuteClinic Video Visits now available with new app

MinuteClinic Video Visits now available with new app

As digital technology continues to change the health care landscape, CVS Health today announced that MinuteClinic, the company’s retail medical clinic, is rolling out a new virtual health care offering for patients with minor illnesses and injuries, skin conditions and other wellness needs.

Rite Aid updates fiscal 2019 outlook

Rite Aid updates fiscal 2019 outlook

CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid Corporation announced that it is updating its fiscal 2019 outlook, which the company initially provided on April 12, 2018 and included expectations for sales, same store sales, Adjusted EBITDA, net loss, Adjusted net income per share, and capital expenditures.

Hy-Vee in-store dietitians offering free weekly nutrition tours

Hy-Vee in-store dietitians offering free weekly nutrition tours

Beginning this month, in-store dietitians at more than 190 Hy-Vee locations throughout its eight-state region will offer weekly health shopping tours that focus on the nutritional aspects of lowering blood pressure and cholesterol, as well as managing diabetes.

K-beauty inspired JOAH launches at CVS

K-beauty inspired JOAH launches at CVS

KISS Products, Inc. is excited to announce JOAH, a new K-beauty inspired cosmetics line is available exclusively online at CVS.com and rolling out in an estimated 4,000 CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide.

CVS Health commits $10 million to American Cancer Society

CVS Health commits $10 million to American Cancer Society

CVS Health announced a pledge to contribute a minimum of $10 million to the American Cancer Society through in-store fundraising over the next three years and to serve as the official retail pharmacy partner of the nation’s largest voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer.

Kroger rolls out new online delivery service

Kroger rolls out new online delivery service

Kroger Co. is launching an e-commerce platform called Kroger Ship, which allows consumers to shop online for nonperishable grocery products and other consumables, and have them shipped to their doorsteps. Shipping is free for orders of $35 or more, and $4.99 for smaller orders.

Dollar General names two technology executives

Dollar General names two technology executives

Dollar General Corp. has made two changes to its information technology team, naming a chief technology officer and a chief information security office. Julie Elmore has joined the company as vice president and chief technology officer.

Western Union expands network at Albertsons stores

Western Union expands network at Albertsons stores

The Western Union Company is strengthening its presence across the U.S., after signing a deal with Albertsons Cos. The agreement will enable consumer access to international and domestic money transfer and money order services, as well as bill payment services at Albertsons Cos.