Consumers amenable to retail clinics, Harris poll finds
Retail clinics show strong appeal among consumers for several basic health care services, according to a new Harris Interactive poll. The researcher said Monday that of more than 2,300 U.S.
Retail News
Meijer signs on as Stop Diabetes sponsor
Supercenter retailer Meijer Inc. has signed a five-year agreement to be a regional sponsor of the American Diabetes Association’s Stop Diabetes movement. Under the pact announced this week, the Grand Rapids, Mich.
Ferring, Walgreens help cancer patients access fertility drugs
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Walgreen Co. are working together to provide free access to certain fertility medications and educational resources.
Shoppers Drug Mart, RBC unveil co-branded credit card
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. and Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) have introduced a new co-branded credit card, and with the launch Canada’s largest bank plans to acquire the existing Shoppers Optimum MasterCard credit card portfolio.
Meijer offers generic Lipitor free
Meijer Inc. this week began providing the generic substitute for Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) for free in all 199 of its pharmacies.
Walgreens set to launch shopper loyalty program
Walgreen Co. plans to roll out its long-awaited customer loyalty program this month and today began enabling shoppers to enroll online. Walgreens said Thursday that the program, called Balance Rewards, has the potential to be the nation’s largest consumer loyalty plan.
Comp-store sales decline at Walgreens
Walgreen Co. reported a decrease in comparable-store sales for August as introductions of lower-priced generic drugs pared pharmacy revenue. Walgreens said Thursday that same-store sales fell 8.2% in August, reflecting a negative impact of 5.1 percentage points from generic drug introductions.
APhA: Check with pharmacist before dieting
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is recommending that consumers planning to go on a diet consult their pharmacist beforehand.
Rite Aid same-store sales inch up in August
Rite Aid Corp. saw an uptick in comparable-store sales for August, with growth about the same as the previous month. The drug chain said Wednesday that for the five weeks ended Sept. 1, same-store sales grew 0.4% year over year. Comp-store sales had gained 0.5% in July following a 1% decrease
London Drugs opens its 75th store
Western Canadian pharmacy chain London Drugs has opened its 75th brick-and-mortar store. The retailer is hosting grand opening festivities on Friday and Saturday at the new drug store, located on Salt Street in Vancouver’s Olympic Village.
Kroger serves up no-appointment flu shots
The Kroger Co. is making flu shots available on a walk-in basis at all of its in-store pharmacies and The Little Clinic locations.
Sam’s Club to hold diabetes screenings
Next month, Sam’s Club pharmacy locations plan to provide free diabetes and vision screenings for members and the public. The Walmart warehouse club chain said Thursday that the diabetes checkups will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shoppers Drug Mart wins round in private-label generics challenge
The Supreme Court of Canada has cleared the way for Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. to proceed with its challenge of Ontario’s ban on private-label generic drugs. Canada’s largest drug chain said Thursday that the court has granted its application for leave to appeal the Dec.
Target grows pharmacy business
Pharmacy is a vital business for Target Corp. and one that continues to grow at a healthy rate, says senior vice president of health and beauty Jose Barra. The discount store chain has prescription counters in nearly all of its stores, and for five years in a row J.D. Power and Associates has
Pharmacy customer satisfaction: A closer look
Customer satisfaction with pharmacies is high overall, but the level of satisfaction varies noticeably by channel, according to research from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Supervalu executive takes on bigger retail role
A leadership realignment at Supervalu Inc. will have ramifications for the food and drug retailer’s pharmacy operation. The struggling supermarket company announced Wednesday that Kevin Holt has taken on an expanded role as president of Supervalu Retail.