As much as the chain drug industry has consolidated, there is room for more mergers and acquisitions. That’s evident from the M&A speculation swirling about the sector in the U.S. and Canada, as well as recent activity.
The government vows to conduct an extensive outreach initiative during the Affordable Care Act’s upcoming open enrollment period in an attempt to enroll millions of eligible but difficult-to-reach Americans who have yet to sign up for health insurance.
CVS Health is expanding its national partnership with the Arthritis Foundation to help in the advancement of arthritis advocacy, research and patient support.
McKesson Corp. and its Health Mart pharmacy franchise are showcasing solutions to help community pharmacies grow and fine-tune their business at the 117th Annual Convention and Trade Exposition of the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA).
Walmart has promoted Steve Bratspies to chief merchandising officer for Walmart U.S., the retail giant’s largest business unit. Bratspies currently serves as executive vice president of food for Walmart U.S.
Shoppers Drug Mart is rewarding Shoppers Optimum members as the customer loyalty program celebrates its 15th anniversary.
John Foley, a former retail operations executive at Walgreens, is joining Fred’s Inc. as executive vice president of store operations.
Gains in the pharmacy offset slow front-end business to lift sales for Jean Coutu Group’s retail store network in the fiscal 2016 second quarter. Jean Coutu said Wednesday that for the second quarter ended Aug. 29., revenue for the franchised store network rose 2.6% to nearly $1.
This Saturday, Walmart plans to hold what it calls “America’s biggest health fair.” The retail giant said Tuesday that it will offer free blood glucose, blood pressure and vision screenings along with product samples and health insurance information at more than 4,400 stores nationwide on Oct. 10.
CVS/pharmacy plans to add hearing centers in seven stores and provide optical services in another five stores.
To celebrate American Pharmacist Month, Rite Aid Corp. has launched its annual “Vote for Your Favorite Pharmacy Team Member Contest.” The drug chain said Thursday that the contest, which runs to Oct. 31, gives customers a chance to win $2,500 in Rite Aid gift cards by nominating a favorite member of
After a dozen years, Hi-School Pharmacy has come back to Vancouver, Wash. The regional drug chain has opened a new store in Vancouver’s Minnehaha area at 3200 NE 52nd Street. The location is the retailer’s first new store following a 12-year absence in the market with the sale of 11 stores to
An executive with a pharmacy background has been named as the new president of Meijer Inc. The supercenter chain said Friday that Rick Keyes, executive vice president of supply chain and manufacturing, takes over from J.K.
Supervalu Inc. president and chief executive officer Sam Duncan plans to retire early next year. The food and drug retailer said late Thursday that Duncan, 63, is slated to step down on Feb. 29, 2016, upon the end of the company’s fiscal year. A search is under way for a new CEO, and
Drug stores will again be a staple destination for Halloween shoppers this fall. The International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) said Thursday that chain drug stores are among the most popular retail outlets for Halloween shoppers.
Bartell Drugs and the all-natural jerky snack brand Oberto Beef Jerky have teamed up to raise money for the Seattle Children’s Hospital in support of its mission to prevent, treat and eliminate pediatric diseases.
