Diplomat announces 2nd quarter financial results
Diplomat Pharmacy announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2018. All comparisons, unless otherwise noted, are to the quarter ended June 30, 2017.
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Albertsons pharmacies stocked with flu vaccine for 2018-2019 season
Albertsons Cos. pharmacies are alerting U.S. communities that they are stocked with the flu vaccine and ready to immunize for the 2018-19 flu season. Getting the flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available is currently the best way to prevent getting and spreading the flu virus.
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.
Fruth Pharmacy hosts dinner for 1st Bridge of Hope Scholarship recipients
Fruth Pharmacy hosted a dinner for the first recipients of the Bridge of Hope Scholarship Fund on July 19th at Mi Pueblitos in Hurricane. “Nine months ago, we had an idea to use some of the Fruth Scholarship Fund to make an impact in the lives of people fighting drug
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
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.
Walgreens locations to give seniors tips to avoid injury from falls
DEERFIELD, Ill. – To reduce risk of injury from tripping and falling, Walgreens will offer prevention tips and advice when it hosts a Senior Day at its stores nationwide on Tuesday, Aug. 7.
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.
Vitamin Shoppe appoints Mock executive VP and CMMO
Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. announced that David Mock, who has served as a consultant to the company since January 2018, has joined as executive vice president – chief merchandising and marketing officer.
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.
The Little Clinic earns gold seal of approval for retail health care
The Little Clinic, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. and a key cornerstone of Kroger Health’s nationwide health care assets, announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Retail Health Care.
CVS Pharmacy debuts new ScriptPath system in California
CVS Pharmacy is debuting its new ScriptPath Prescription Label and Prescription Overview in its 1,160 CVS Pharmacy locations in California this week.
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
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.
Hy-Vee opens first HealthMarket location
Hy-Vee Inc. has opened its first HealthMarket here, a concept store envisioned as a one-stop shop for consumers looking to lead a healthy, more natural lifestyle.
RRD awarded new marketing services agreement with Sobeys
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co. (RRD) announced a major new agreement with Sobeys, one of Canada’s largest retailers and a leading grocer.