CVS Health has launched a new drug store banner in Florida that’s aimed at Hispanic consumers. Called CVS/pharmacy y más, the stores cater to Latino shoppers to connect them with their favorite brands, products and services.
Fruth Pharmacy will expand its footprint into another state this summer with its debut inside two FoodFair supermarkets. The regional drug chain said Tuesday that under a partnership with Forth Foods Inc.
Andy Giancamilli, a former chief executive officer of Katz Group Canada Ltd. and past chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, has been named interim president and CEO of 99 Cents Only Stores.
A law that makes Washington the first state to grant provider status to pharmacists goes into effect this summer. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D.
Sales in the Vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) market rose 3% to about $11.8 billion in 2014, fueled mainly by mass retail chains, particularly Walmart, Costco and Rite Aid, according to the TABS Group.
CVS Health is entering a new market segment with a $12.7 billion deal to acquire Omnicare, a provider of pharmacy services to long-term care facilities.
Meijer Inc. has entered an agreement to buy Aureus Health Services, a national specialty pharmacy and health management service provider. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
Walgreens and the National Urban League have kicked off their annual Wellness Tour, which brings free preventive and early-detection health services to urban and at-risk communities nationwide.
Mike Podgurski, vice president of pharmacy services at Rite Aid Corp., has been named the 2015 Honorary President by the National Association of the Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).
Linda Filler, president of retail products and chief merchandising officer at Walgreens, has always been fascinated by how consumers’ needs and wants translate into purchases.
Beginning later this summer, the Chronic Liver Disease Foundation and Walgreens will provide free hepatitis C testing at more than 60 of the drug chain’s pharmacies in 12 cities across the country.
Starting this weekend, CVS/pharmacy plans to reward members of its ExtraCare loyalty program with a special $10 gift card for purchases of specially marked items.
This week, Bartell Drugs plans to open its 63rd store, located in Lynnwood, Wash.
Rite Aid Corp. has commenced a multimedia marketing campaign for wellness+ with Plenti, its enhanced rewards program arising from its participation in Plenti, the nation’s first coalition loyalty initiative.
Richard Ashworth has an unprecedented role at Walgreens.
Mark Panzer is stepping down as president and chief executive officer of Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy to become senior vice president of pharmacy, health and wellness at AB Acquisition LLC, the parent company of food and drug chains Albertsons and Safeway.
