Mobile app from Reasor’s allows users to manage prescriptions on the go
Reasor’s Pharmacies recently introduced a new digital communication platform in partnership with mscripts to help customers manage their prescriptions on the go.
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Innovus Pharma enters into pilot program with CVS Pharmacy
Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that it has entered into a pilot program with the nationwide pharmaceutical chain CVS Pharmacy to sell the company’s product Androferti, to increase sperm quality. The CVS men’s health in-store clinic pilot program will promote Androferti in 12 to 20 stores.
Publix appoints new executives
Publix Super Markets Inc. president and chief executive officer Todd Jones has named Marcy Benton as vice president of human resources and John Provenzano as vice president of public affairs. In her new role, Benton will be responsible for all human resources functions.
Executive changes at Kroger
Kroger Co.’s Atlanta division president Bruce Lucia has announced his plans to retire, and the company has promoted Tim Brown, currently Cincinnati/Dayton division president, to succeed him.
Shoppers Drug Mart launches Canada’s largest e-commerce beauty platform
Shoppers Drug Mart today unveiled a new e-commerce platform uniting a wide selection of the company’s mass market cosmetics with an already broad range of luxury beauty products. The new site — shoppersdrugmart.
CVS Health increases commitment to vets
CVS Health today announced the expansion of the company’s participation in the Department of Defense SkillBridge Initiative, which helps service men and women transition from military life to private sector civilian careers, to new locations in Hampton Roads (Virginia) and Schofield Barracks (Hawaii
House passes OTC Monograph Reform Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 5333, the Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018 – bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representatives Bob Latta (R, Ohio), Diana DeGette (D, Colo.
SaluMed Pharmacy streamlines business with Epicor Eagle N Series technology
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Kroger rolls out OptUP app
Kroger Co. has introduced OptUP, an innovative data-driven app that helps customers make more informed, healthier purchase decisions. “Kroger’s new OptUP app is transformational for the food retail industry,” said Colleen Lindholz, Kroger’s president of health.
Albertsons reports sales up in first quarter
Albertsons Cos. reported a sales increase of 1%, to $18.7 billion, during the 16-week fiscal first quarter ended June 16. The company attributed the $193.4 million increase in sales mainly to higher fuel sales (up $154.1 million). Same store sales for the quarter were up 0.2%.
Wunderman Commerce study shows Amazon’s shopping search power
Amazon’s influence on consumer shopping behaviors continues to accelerate.
Homeopathic industry mourns John Borneman, III
The American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (AAHP) mourns the loss of an industry legend. John (Jack) Borneman, III, grandson of one of the founding members of AAHP, passed away on July 9, 2018.
Walmart names new SVP of health and wellness
Walmart has hired healthcare industry veteran Sean Slovenski to serve as senior vice president of health and wellness at Walmart U.S., effective August 1. He will report directly to Walmart U.S. president and CEO Greg Foran.
McKesson ideaShare 2018 suppliers donate items to Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation
Over 170 exhibitors from McKesson ideaShare 2018 closed out the annual conference held here this week with a donation of 1000s of personal hygiene items, including soap, shampoo and toothpaste to Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF) on behalf of families of children diagnosed with cancer.
Industry mourns passing of Wakefern vet Sumas
Wakefern Food Corp. and ShopRite are mourning the loss of James Nicholas Sumas, the longtime patriarch of Village Super Market Inc., which owns and operates 30 ShopRite supermarkets in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and Maryland. Sumas died Saturday in his hometown of Morristown, N.J. He was 84.
Wakefern appoints Erik Keptner SVP of marketing
Wakefern Food Corp. has named supermarket industry veteran Erik Keptner to serve as senior vice president of marketing. Erik Keptner Keptner brings nearly 20 years of experience to his new role at Wakefern, the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative.