Marybeth Hays leaving Walmart
Marybeth Hays, one of Walmart’s highest-ranking female executives, will be leaving the company in January 2019.
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VA, Walgreens team to upgrade care coordination
As part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) efforts to improve care coordination for Veterans, the department is working with pharmacy services provider Walgreens to coordinate patient and pharmaceutical care for VA-enrolled patients.
Hy-Vee ready with vaccine for the 2018-2019 flu season
Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that the flu vaccine is available at its more than 250 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations throughout its eight-state region without an appointment or prescription.
Independent pharmacies win 2018 Digital Excellence Awards
Digital Pharmacist Inc. (www.digitalpharmacist.com), a rapidly growing digital health company that powers the digital, communication and adherence solutions for 7,500 pharmacies, today announced the winners of the third annual Digital Pharmacist Awards.
Raley’s launches new pharmacy mobile app
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Raley’s announces a partnership with mscripts to integrate their mobile pharmacy solutions with a new Raley’s Pharmacy app, Rx Refill On-The-Go.
Walmart’s earnings rise as e-commerce sales jump 40%
Walmart on Thursday reported fiscal second quarter earnings and sales that topped analysts’ forecasts, as digital sales ticked higher and more shoppers visited its stores and spent more per visit. Same-store sales in the United States increased 4.
NRF reports July retail sales increased 4.9%
WASHINGTON – July retail sales were up 0.4% seasonally adjusted from June and increased 4.
Giant Food launches 14th annual pediatric cancer fundraising program
Giant Food kicked off of its annual pediatric cancer fundraising program created to support pediatric cancer research during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Giant has set a goal of raising $2 million throughout the eight-week program, running Aug. 17 to Oct. 11.
CVS Health study says more Americans plan to get a flu shot
Marking the start of flu vaccine availability, a new survey from CVS Health found that one in five (22%) of consumers surveyed who didn’t get a flu vaccine last year say that knowledge of last year’s flu season which had flu levels that were the highest observed since 2009 makes them more likely
Kroger launches wellness festival
Inclusion Companies LLC, in partnership with The Kroger Co., announce the first Wellness Your Way Festival, taking place October 4 to 7, 2018 at the Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Seasonal flu shots now available at Rite Aid
Rite Aid Corp. announced that seasonal flu shots are now available at the more than 2,500 Rite Aid pharmacies across the country. Patients can visit any Rite Aid pharmacy to receive a flu shot from one of Rite Aid’s more than 6,000 certified immunizing pharmacists, subject to state regulations.
Pharmaprix offering more healthier food items at several locations
Pharmaprix is officially launching an innovative new concept called “Zone Marché” at several of its drugstores in the Greater Montréal Area. What is unique about Pharmaprix’s “Zone Marché” is the vast assortment of fresh products.
Rite Aid Foundation donates $50,000 to help with wildfire relief efforts
The Rite Aid Foundation announced today a $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross to help the victims, families and communities in Northern California affected by the devastating wildfires.
Rite Aid, Albertsons agree to terminate merger
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid Corp. announced that it has mutually agreed with Albertsons Cos. to terminate their previously announced merger agreement.
Amazon intros grocery pickup at select Whole Foods Market stores
Amazon and Whole Foods Market have announced the roll out of grocery pickup beginning in Sacramento and Virginia Beach, with more cities to come throughout 2018.
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.