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Seth Meyers to headline NACDS Foundation Dinner

Seth Meyers to headline NACDS Foundation Dinner

“Late Night” host and “Saturday Night Live” alumnus Seth Meyers is slated as the keynote speaker for the 2016 National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation Dinner. In its 18th year, the NACDS Foundation Dinner is scheduled for Dec. 1 in Manhattan.

Survey: CVS, Walmart among most-trusted brands

Survey: CVS, Walmart among most-trusted brands

CVS Pharmacy and Walmart are two of the nation’s most-trusted brands, according to a Reader’s Digest poll. The publisher’s second annual Trusted Brands Survey, in which Ipsos Connect conducted online interviews with more than 5,000 U.S.

Walmart wraps up Jet.com acquisition

Walmart wraps up Jet.com acquisition

Walmart has finalized its $3.3 billion acquisition of e-tailer Jet.com. The discount store giant said late Monday that with the closing of the deal, which was announced in early August, Jet.

CVS Health’s ScriptSync shows results

CVS Health’s ScriptSync shows results

It’s now over a year that CVS Health launched its ScriptSync medication synchronization program, and for many participants the service has made a difference. CVS said Thursday that in the past year, more than 1 million patients have been enrolled in ScriptSync at CVS Pharmacy.

Kmart Pharmacy gets some feedback on flu shots

Kmart Pharmacy gets some feedback on flu shots

A poll conducted for Kmart Pharmacy found that over a third of customers aren’t getting a flu shot, and price is a key factor in their decision making. Of more than 10,000 U.S. adults surveyed online by the Member Feedback and Insights team of Kmart parent Sears Holdings, 36% choose not

Senate bill takes aim at DIR fees

Senate bill takes aim at DIR fees

Congressional support continues to build for cracking down on direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees. The National Community Pharmacists Association said that four U.S.

Bartell Drugs set to open 65th store

Bartell Drugs set to open 65th store

This weekend, Bartell Drugs plans to officially open its 65th store, in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. The Puget Sound-area drug chain said a grand opening event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 17.

Neighbourhood Pharmacies readies for Executive Summit

Neighbourhood Pharmacies readies for Executive Summit

The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada plans to hold its Executive Summit here next month. Focusing on the changes in Canada’s prescription drug market, the event will have “The Future of Pharmacy Reimbursement” as its theme, Neighbourhood Pharmacies said.