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RediClinic to open co-branded clinics in N.J.

RediClinic to open co-branded clinics in N.J.

Rite Aid Corp.’s RediClinic has formed a joint venture with New Jersey health system Hackensack Meridian Health to open co-branded retail clinics. Plans call for the first of 10 clinics to start opening later this year, RediClinic said Tuesday.

CVS mobile pharmacy sets up at Baton Rouge-area store

CVS mobile pharmacy sets up at Baton Rouge-area store

Over the weekend, CVS Pharmacy deployed a mobile pharmacy to serve customers of store damaged by the historic rainfall and flooding in greater Baton Rouge, La. CVS said it opened the mobile pharmacy on Saturday in the parking lot of its Denham Springs, La., store, which sustained water damage.

Fred’s creates pharmacy COO post

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.

Walmart sees ‘positive momentum’ in 2Q

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.

Target reports declined 2Q sales, earnings

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

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Bryan Pugh has resigned as chief merchant at Fred’s Inc. and has been replaced by Mary Lou Gardner.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.