Rite Aid supports National Influenza Vaccination Week
Rite Aid Corp. plans to continue offering flu shots at more than 3,000 of its pharmacies in recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week.
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Injunction blocks CVS from hiring ex-Walmart exec
CVS Caremark Corp. has been temporarily blocked from hiring former Walmart executive Hank Mullany as president of CVS/pharmacy.
Walmart veteran named CVS/pharmacy president
CVS Caremark Corp. has appointed Hank Mullany as president of CVS/pharmacy, taking over that role from president and chief operating officer Larry Merlo. The drug store and pharmacy benefit management company said Friday that Mullany will take the reins as CVS/pharmacy president on Dec 6.
Shoppers Drug Mart event ramps up loyalty savings
This weekend, Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. plans to step up the savings for customers in its Shoppers Optimum loyalty card program. The Canadian drug store chain said that on Dec.
Walgreens sees a rebound in same-store sales
Helped by calendar day shifts and solid pharmacy business, Walgreen Co. turned in a comparable-store sales gain in November after experiencing a decrease the previous month. The drug chain said Friday that same-store sales for November (excluding the acquired Duane Reade stores) rose 3.2%.
United Supermarkets serves up discounted flu shots
Food and drug retailer United Supermarkets this weekend plans to begin offering discounted flu shots in recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week.
Same-store sales down at Rite Aid in November
Rite Aid Corp. saw same-store sales slip in November versus a year ago, as soft cold and flu-related business continued to affect results. The drug store chain said Thursday that for the five weeks ended Nov. 27, overall same-store sales fell 1.3%. That was better than the 1.7% decrease recorded in
NACDS Foundation dinner raises $1.76 million
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation’s 12th annual dinner generated contributions totaling $1.76 million.
BioScrip appoints new CFO
David Froesel has been named executive vice president, chief financial officer and treasurer at BioScrip Inc. The pharmacy services company said Wednesday that Froesel takes over the CFO post effective immediately.
Drugstore.com calls Cyber Monday its ‘biggest day ever’
Drugstore.com reported that Cyber Monday set a new one-day record for the company in terms of the number of customer orders. The online health, beauty and vision retailer said late Tuesday that in addition to record order levels on drugstore.com and Beauty.
London Drugs touts Bluetooth offerings with law change
Recently passed legislation on distracted driving in Alberta has London Drugs spotlighting its selection of Bluetooth devices to customers in the province.
Walgreens 90-Day At Retail yields savings for PBM
Walgreen Co. reported that clients of pharmacy benefit manager Navitus Health Solutions have saved $3.3 million in seven months through the Walgreens 90-Day At Retail prescription drug program.
NRF: Encouraging start for holiday retail sales
Shoppers turned out in greater numbers and had a higher average spend this Black Friday weekend versus a year ago, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).
Kroger, Safeway take part in UnitedHealth Part D program
The Kroger Co. and Safeway Inc. are participating in a UnitedHealthcare Medicare Part D program designed to lower members’ out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs.
Study warns of big changes in Medicare Part D plans
Medicare patients need to be aware of significant formulary changes when choosing a prescription drug plan for next year, according an Avalere Health study of 2011 Medicare Part D plans.
Cardinal names new exec to head Medicine Shoppe
John Fiacco has been appointed vice president of Medicine Shoppe and Medicap Pharmacies and will take over leadership of both drug store franchises from Terry Burnside, who has stepped down, according to Cardinal Health Inc.