3D holographic rewards kiosks rolling out to Rite Aids
Customer rewards kiosks featuring 3D holographic videos are slated to be deployed at 200 Rite Aid stores starting early next year. Provision Interactive Technologies Inc.
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Rite Aid 3Q earnings top Wall Street’s forecast
Rite Aid Corp. posted fiscal 2015 third-quarter earnings per share well above Wall Street’s projections. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the third quarter ended Nov. 29, net income came in at $104.8 million, or 10 cents per diluted share, up from $71.5 million, or 4 cents per diluted share, a
McKesson solution helps pharmacists offer Rx savings
McKesson Patient Relationship Solutions (MPRS) has launched LoyaltyScript@Retail, a solution designed to give pharmacists a convenient way to provide patients with savings and enhanced care at the point of dispensing. The McKesson Corp.
Rite Aid ends year with strong comp-store gain
For the four weeks ended Dec. 27, same-store sales at Rite Aid rose 5.3% year over year, up slightly from 5.1% in November.
Walgreens enables virtual doctor visits via mobile app
Walgreen Co. has launched a teleheath service that will give its website users 24/7 access to board-certified doctors through its mobile application. MDLIVE’s platform will allow Walgreens app users to engage in a virtual consultation with a physician.
Fruth unveils free Rx delivery program
Fruth Pharmacy has introduced free delivery of prescriptions and other products. The West Virginia-based drug chain said Monday that the under the program, called Gopher, those who qualify can receive free local delivery of prescriptions with an order form attached.
Drug chains make list of socially savvy retailers
Walgreens, CVS/pharmacy, Rite Aid and Good Neighbor Pharmacy are among the top 50 retailers in terms of social media influence according to a list created by Lithium Technologies, a provider of software to help companies connect with their customers.
NACDS part of coalition seeking cybersecurity legislation
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores participated in a coalition of retail groups calling on Congress to develop legislation for prompt notification of sensitive data breaches.
Health Mart ‘town hall’ events to focus on Star Ratings
Health Mart plans to host its second series of town hall meetings, “Pharmacy Quality Measures: Action Steps for Improvement,” in 108 cities nationwide through early 2015.
Consumers upbeat as holiday season approaches
With the nation’s economy growing at a solid pace and gasoline prices declining, there is growing sentiment among economists that consumer spending is going to pick up momentum.
Rite Aid ups ante in health care arena
A flurry of moves this month by Rite Aid Corp. further its growth as a retail health care company. First, Rite Aid unveiled plans to pilot walk-in HealthSpot telehealth stations in the greater Akron/Canton, Cleveland and Dayton/Springfield markets in Ohio.
Rite Aid creates online destination for vaccinations
The findings of a national consumer survey on immunizations has led Rite Aid Corp. to launch Vaccine Central, a new online platform to raise awareness about vaccines and promote vaccinations. A key resource of the new Vaccine Central site is an immunization assessment tool.
Report: Retail chains up the ante in specialty pharmacy
Specialty pharmacy operators can expect to see escalating competition from retail pharmacy chains, which are rapidly expanding their specialty drug services, according to a study from Healthcare Research & Analytics (HRA).
NACDS appoints manager of pharmacy care
Sara Rubin has joined the National Association of Chain Drug Stores as manager of pharmacy care. NACDS said Monday that Rubin will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the association’s pharmacy care initiatives.
October same-store sales climb at Rite Aid
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Increased prescription business lifted Rite Aid Corp.’s same-store sales to another strong gain in October. Rite Aid said Thursday that comparable-store sales for the four weeks ended Oct. 25 rose 5.5% year over year, up from September’s increase of 5.
New MinuteClinics planned in R.I. health system affiliation
MinuteClinic has formed a clinical affiliation with Lifespan, Rhode Island’s largest health system, and plans to add seven new clinics in the state.