H.D. Smith has finalized its acquisition of Valley Wholesale Drug. The pharmaceutical distributor said Friday that under the agreement announced in mid-October, Valley Wholesale will be run as a wholly owned subsidiary of H.D. Smith. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
Kmart parent Sears Holdings Corp. has hired Ryan Vero as senior vice president and president of grocery, drug and pharmacy.
Same-store sales improved but remained on the downside at Walgreen Co. for October, with Hurricane Sandy impacting results at the end of the month. Walgreens said Monday that comparable-store sales fell 5.9% in the period through Oct. 31, better than the 11.1% decrease reported for September.
Rite Aid Corp. is stepping up its wellness+ for diabetes program by offering support and exclusive benefits and savings to diabetes patients in all of its 4,600-plus stores.
The Hurricane Sandy recovery effort has begun at Walgreen Co., which reported that it’s continuing to reopen stores impacted by the devastating storm.
CVS/pharmacy has expanded its ExtraCare Advantage for Diabetes program with additional savings and benefits for members.
Rite Aid Corp. said consumer preparations for Hurricane Sandy gave a lift to same-store results in October but reported that the storm will negatively impact comparable-store sales for November. The drug chain said Thursday that for the four weeks ended Oct. 27, same-store sales fell 1.
Walgreen Co. and Alliance Boots have set up a joint venture company as part of their strategic partnership. Walgreens said Tuesday that the new company, Walgreens Boots Alliance Development GmbH, was created for the partners’ synergy program. The joint venture is based in Bern, Switzerland.
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) has released a report highlighting the need for members to the international pharmacy community to collaborate in the battle against illegal online drug sellers.
Walgreen Co. has been tabbed as the official retail sponsor of the 39th annual People’s Choice Awards, an awards show in which the public votes for favorites in movies, music and television.
A report by health policy institute NEHI shines a light on the link between hospital readmissions and medication issues, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation.
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy and Kerr Drug have deployed mobile applications from mscripts that help customers manage their prescriptions via smartphones.
The Philadelphia division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has announced a reward for information on armed robberies of 13 pharmacies, mostly chain drug stores, in the Philadelphia area.
New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Health Commissioner Tom Farley got their seasonal flu shots in Duane Reade’s pharmacy at 100 Broadway in Manhattan. Bloomberg received his flu shot at Duane Reade’s new store at 100 Broadway in Manhattan. The Walgreen Co.
Loblaw Cos. and its pharmacy group have been awarded the Certificate of Excellence by Hypertension Canada for their efforts to promote health management and help patients manage chronic disease.
Walgreen Co. is supporting the American Diabetes Association’s CheckUp America initiative, which aims to help consumers in the prevention of type 2 diabetes.
