CVS applauds FDA restricting flavored tobacco products
CVS Health, the nation’s first and only national pharmacy chain to have eliminated the sale of tobacco products from its retail stores, today announced its support for the U.S.
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Vestar Capital Partners to lead new investment in IRI
New Mountain Capital and Vestar Capital Partners today announced the signing of a definitive agreement through which Vestar will lead a new investment in Information Resources, Inc. (IRI). IRI has been a New Mountain portfolio company since 2011.
CVS Health offers pharmacy training program in Philadelphia
In its continuing commitment to expand work-based learning and externship opportunities for students, CVS Health has announced a new collaboration with Philadelphia Job Corps, Philadelphia Works and Philadelphia Youth Network to deliver a pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship program for pharmacy te
Consumers to spend more online this holiday season
Fifteen percent of consumers plan to spend more money this holiday season versus last year, with one-third of them doing so online.
Sprint launches buy online, pick up at Walgreens service
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Sprint customers now have one more fast, secure and flexible delivery choice just in time for the holiday season. Customers have the option to buy online at sprint.
MinuteClinic partners with the CDC to combat antibiotic resistance
Prescription antibiotics are a critical treatment for many illnesses. But there are cases when antibiotics aren’t needed or effective. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 20 to 50% of all antibiotics prescribed in U.S.
Coram CVS Awarded Home Care Accreditation
Coram CVS Specialty Home Infusion Services has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Home Care Accreditation. By earning the accreditation for the third time, Coram has demonstrated continuous compliance with its performance standards.
Rite Aid now offering Kokie Cosmetics
Rite Aid customers can now find a selection of more than 200 prestige quality, cruelty-free beauty items from Kokie Cosmetics at more than 2,300 Rite Aid stores and at RiteAid.com.
Gemini Health and Surescripts partner to help lower drug costs
Gemini Health today announced a new initiative to help lower prescription drug costs by working with Surescripts, the nation’s largest health information network, to deliver price transparency at the time of prescribing.
Amazon selects NYC and Northern Virginia for HQ2
Amazon today announced that it has selected New York City and Arlington, Virginia, as the locations for the company’s new headquarters.
WBA to participate at Credit Suisse Healthcare Conference
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance announced that executive vice president and global chief financial officer James Kehoe will participate in a fireside chat at the Credit Suisse 27th Annual Healthcare Conference at The Phoenician, Scottsdale, Ariz. on Wednesday, November 14.
Bartell Drugs decking the halls with new holiday programs
The holidays are quickly approaching and Bartell Drugs has some new programs that invites customers to join in embracing the spirit of the season. The retailer said holiday shopping will be stress free with it’s highly anticipated Annual Gift Guide.
Sears closing another 40 stores early next year
Sears, which owns Kmart alongside its flagship retail brand, announced this week that 40 more Kmart and Sears stores will close in the near future.
Consumers taking charge of their own health says IRI study
Eating organic food, using natural home remedies, taking vitamins and disinfecting homes are just a few ways in which consumers are taking control of their own health and getting a handle on rising health care costs, according to an IRI report.
Retail sales ban expected on flavored e-cigarettes
Seeking to curb vaping by minors, the Food and Drug Administration is banning retail sales of most flavored e-cigarettes.
Research shows consumers adopting tech-driven purchasing habits
Citi Retail Services (CRS) announced the results of its third-annual nationwide study on evolving consumer shopping trends during the holiday season. The survey of 1,000 U.S.