NACDS Foundation sponsors March of Dimes Gourmet Gala
During the March of Dimes Gourmet Gala in Washington Tuesday, April 17, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation returned as a Platinum Sponsor of the event.
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CVS Pharmacy unveils first campaign featuring unaltered beauty imagery
CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health, has rolled out “Beauty in Real Life,” the first advertising campaign to demonstrate the retailer’s commitment, announced in January, to creating new standards for beauty imagery in order to highlight an authentic and more realistic image of beauty for
Walgreens #ItEndsWithUs campaign heads to Los Angeles
Walgreens announced its national “#ItEndsWithUs” campaign comes to Los Angeles to educate local teens on the opioid epidemic. The campaign will feature actor Brandon Larracuente from the popular Netflix series, “13 Reasons Why” and “Bloodline.
IRI 2018 Summit wrap up: Staying one step ahead
The IRI 2018 Growth Summit wrapped up this week at the Wynn Las Vegas. The three-day conference (April 16-18) brought together leaders from the world’s top CPG manufacturers, retailers and media agencies, as well as IRI’s extensive partner ecosystem.
Fred’s looks to sell specialty pharmacy business
Fred’s Inc. has announced plans to sell its specialty pharmacy business. The disclosure led the company to delay publication of its fourth quarter and 2017 full-year results. An earnings call that was slated for today is now expected to be held May 4.
Atlanta is top Red Nose Day fundraiser
In support of the fourth annual Red Nose Day in the U.S., Walgreens today released the latest rankings for its Every One Counts Hometown Challenge, which shows Atlanta as the top market for overall Red Nose Day fundraising activity. The challenge features 10 U.S.
Wegmans and higi launch data-driven integration
CHICAGO – Health screening kiosk supplier higi today announced an initiative with Wegmans Food Markets Inc. to allow the grocer’s customers and employees to link their health data directly to the chain’s pharmacy management system.
Kmart now dispensing naloxone nationwide without RX
Kmart Pharmacy announced today that naloxone, the opioid overdose-reversal medication, is now available without an individual prescription at Kmart Pharmacy locations nationwide.
2018 IRI Growth Summit looks at the future of CPG
IRI’s 2018 Growth Summit kicked off yesterday at the Wynn Las Vegas with a record-breaking attendance of approximately 1,500 participants.
NACDS endorses drug disposal bill
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has endorsed S. 2645, the Access to Increased Drug Disposal Act of 2018, which is consistent with the spirit of NACDS’ policy recommendations to help address the opioid abuse epidemic. Sen. Joni Ernst (R.
Kevin Hourican named president of CVS Pharmacy
Kevin Hourican has been promoted to president of CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health.
CVS announces new collaboration with Job Corps
CVS Health today announced a new collaboration with Job Corps, the largest free residential education and job training program for young adults. “As the skills gap in the U.S.
CVS names Marc-David Munk CMO of MinuteClinic
CVS Health has appointed Marc-David Munk, as the new chief medical officer (CMO) of MinuteClinic, the company’s retail medical clinic subsidiary, and as associate CMO of CVS Health.
Express Scripts to roll out innovative pilot program
Express Scripts will be launching a new, innovative 12-month pilot for a performance-based retail pharmacy network for commercial plans designed to optimize medication therapy, improve medication adherence, and promote better outcomes.
Despite red ink, Rite Aid sees some progress
Rite Aid Corp. on Thursday reported net income of $767.1 million, or 73 cents per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended March 3. The company showed a net loss from continuing operations of $483.7 million, or 46 cents per diluted share, for the quarter.
Wakefern to host store brand sourcing event
Wakefern Food Corp. plans to host a store brand sourcing event on Thursday, May 17. The one day exclusive supplier program at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison, N.J., will pair potential new vendors with Wakefern buyers and category managers in private, 20-minute meetings.