Bartell Drugs announces plans for 59th store
Bartell Drugs plans to open its 59th store this summer in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood.
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In Hagan, pharmacy has strong Capitol Hill ally
Kay Hagan understands what community pharmacy can do.
Walgreens recognized as innovator in health care
Walgreen Co. has been named as one of the health care industry’s most innovative companies by Fast Company Magazine. Walgreens said Monday that it was the third time in four years it has earned the recognition, part of the business publication’s "World’s Most Innovative Companies" issue.
Shoppers Drug Mart renews share repurchase plan
Shoppers Drug Mart is initiating a stock buyback program that could see the company repurchasing up to 5% of its outstanding common shares.
Pharmacists’ role in flu preparedness highlighted
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has submitted a statement to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations that spotlights community pharmacy’s increased role administering flu vaccinations.
Study: Customers give pharmacy staff high marks
In community pharmacy, increased emphasis has been placed on the expertise of the pharmacist in guiding patients in their use of prescription medications. The results from Boehringer Ingelheim’s Pharmacy Satisfaction Pulse survey indicate that the profession is performing this role very well.
Survey: Consumers see Rx as essential expenditure
Pharmacy is one area where financially challenged shoppers don’t plan to skimp on spending, according to the latest Empathica Consumer Insights Panel survey.
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Alex Gourlay, chief executive of the health and beauty division at Alliance Boots, is slated to join the Walgreen Co. organization in Deerfield, Ill., as TITLE TITLE TITLE, Chain Drug Review has learned.
MinuteClinic partners with South Carolina health network
MinuteClinic has formed a clinical affiliation with Greenville Hospital System (GHS), South Carolina’s largest health system. The CVS Caremark retail health clinic subsidiary said Thursday that the collaboration will foster coordination of care between GHS and MinuteClinic providers.
Harris Teeter explores possible sale
Harris Teeter Supermarkets Inc. has hired J.P. Morgan Securities to evaluate strategic options, including a possible sale of the food and drug retailer. The Southeast supermarket chain said late Wednesday that it announced the retention of J.P.
Cardinal Health to acquire home medical wholesaler
Cardinal Health Inc. plans to buy direct-to-home medical supplies distributor AssuraMed for $2.07 billion.
Ulta Beauty CEO exits for Michaels
Ulta Beauty president and chief executive officer Chuck Rubin is leaving the company to become CEO of arts and crafts retailer Michaels Stores Inc. The beauty care retailer said Thursday that Rubin is slated to step down as CEO, and as a director, on Feb. 21.
Bartell rolls out PharmaSmart BP kiosks
Bartell Drugs this week deployed PharmaSmart blood pressure testing kiosks at its 58 drug stores in the Puget Sound region. Bartell Drug customers using the PharmaSmart kiosk can talk with the chain’s pharmacists about their results.
Walgreens goes overseas for Analyst Day
By geography alone, the location of Walgreen Co.’s annual Analyst Day event signifies the company’s historic transformation with the integration of Alliance Boots.
Shoppers Drug Mart, RBC to sell co-branded travel insurance
Extending its menu of co-branded financial services with Royal Bank of Canada, Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. this week plans to begin selling travel insurance through its website. Canada’s largest drug chain said Wednesday that starting on Feb.
Bi-Lo expands prescription savings program
Bi-Lo has rolled out a revamped prescription discount program that gives customers more $4 generic drugs and more benefits.