Retailing veteran Persaud leaves Shopko
Retail and pharmacy industry veteran Andre Persaud has left Shopko Stores Operating Co. to pursue new opportunities.
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Fred’s creates pharmacy COO post
Timothy Liebmann has been promoted to chief operating officer of pharmacy, a newly created position, at Fred’s Inc. Fred’s said late Thursday that Liebmann succeeds Rick Chambers, executive vice president of pharmacy operations, who is retiring.
Genoa to acquire pharmacies from Advanced Care
Genoa has agreed to acquire the behavioral health and residential care services division of Advanced Care Pharmacy Services. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed.
Walmart sees ‘positive momentum’ in 2Q
Walmart earned $1.07 per share in the fiscal second quarter, slightly lower than its $1.08-per-share profit a year ago but above Wall Street’s consensus forecast of $1.02. The retail giant said Thursday that revenue grew 0.5% to $120.
Rite Aid, EnvisionRx start 90-day at retail program
A new prescription drug program from Rite Aid Corp. and its EnvisionRx pharmacy benefit management arm gives patients with chronic conditions more flexibility in getting their maintenance medications.
Target reports declined 2Q sales, earnings
Target Corp. posted a 7.2% decrease in revenue and a 9.7% decline in net earnings for the second quarter. Target said Wednesday that adjusted earnings per share were $1.23 for the second quarter ended July 30, well above analysts’ projections of $1.13, on revenue of nearly $16.
Fred’s appoints new chief merchant
Bryan Pugh has resigned as chief merchant at Fred’s Inc. and has been replaced by Mary Lou Gardner. Fred’s said late Tuesday that Gardner takes over Pugh’s role as executive vice president and chief merchandising and marketing officer effective immediately.
CVS: Convenience, coverage sway flu shot decisions
Convenience and insurance coverage are chief factors for consumers in deciding where to get a flu shot, according to a poll from CVS Health. A Harris Poll online survey of 2,000 U.S.
Bartell, QFC begin pharmacy immunization project
Bartell Drugs and QFC Pharmacy, the pharmacy arm of Kroger Co.’s QFC Stores supermarket chain, have launched projects to test models for pharmacy-provided immunizations.
Walgreens uses digital motivation to spur adherence
Later this month, Walgreens plans to finish the implementation of a platform from HealthPrize Technologies designed to drive patient engagement and medication adherence.
Genoa sees high Rx adherence via integrated care model
Genoa achieves higher medication adherence rates than community pharmacies through its integrated care model of pharmacies within community mental health centers, according to new research.
Rite Aid commences flu vaccination drive
With the start of flu season just around the corner in the fall, Rite Aid Corp. has begun its annual immunization push by offering walk-in flu shots daily. The drug chain said Tuesday that customers can visit any of its nearly 4,600 stores to get a seasonal flu shot from a
Kroger, The Little Clinic take aim at the flu, hunger
Kroger Co. is supporting Feeding America food banks through a new health and wellness program with its in-store pharmacies and The Little Clinic retail health clinics.
Walgreens kicks off annual flu shot push
As the nation enters the back-to-school season, Walgreens has launched its yearly flu vaccination campaign.
Dollar General marks opening of 13,000th store
Dollar General Corp. has opened its 13,000th store, located in Birmingham, Ala. The deep discount chain held a grand opening event for the store, situated at 4132 Jefferson Avenue Southwest in Birmingham, on Saturday.
Benzer Pharmacy joins American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance
Benzer Pharmacy has joined the American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance (APPA), a pharmacy purchasing association. All of Benzer’s more than 60 pharmacy locations nationwide will be members of the alliance, according to Benzer Pharmacy president Alpesh Patel.