MinuteClinic becomes Blue Cross Blue Shield provider in Okla.
MinuteClinic, the retail health clinic subsidiary of CVS Caremark Corp., has become a participating provider with health insurer Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma.
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Sales up, loss down in third quarter at Duane Reade
Retail sales climbed in the third quarter at Duane Reade Holdings Inc., which also posted a smaller net loss due to improved operating results. The metropolitan New York drug store chain said Tuesday that net retail store sales for the 13 weeks ended September 26 rose 3.7% year over year to $429.2
Walgreens’ front-end sales revival continues in October
Walgreen Co. saw same-store sales rise in October as front-end business continued to rebound amid a strong gain in overall revenue. Comparable-store sales for the month climbed 4.9%, the drug store chain said Tuesday. That increase was slightly less than the 5.
Walgreens plans diabetes wellness clinics
This month, Walgreen Co. is set to host its first Diabetes Wellness Events at more than 1,500 drug stores nationwide. The retailer said Monday that the events, held in recognition of American Diabetes Month, are scheduled for Nov. 9 to 13 and Nov. 16 to 20 at most 24-hour Walgreens locations. Plans
CVS Caremark extends pact with Blue Cross Blue Shield FEP
CVS Caremark Corp. has extended its retail pharmacy benefit services contract with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Governmentwide Service Benefit Plan, also known as the Federal Employee Program (FEP).
Roundy’s to buy in-store pharmacies from Aurora
Roundy’s Supermarkets Inc. plans to acquire all pharmacies operated by Aurora Health Care in its Pick ‘n Save and Copps supermarkets in Wisconsin. The grocery retailer and wholesaler said it expects to begin operating the 20 pharmacies next month, pending regulatory approvals.
CVS goes live with enhanced photo web site
CVS Caremark Corp. has relaunched its photo web site, adding new features and products as well as boosting its performance. The drug store chain said Monday that the enhanced CVSPhoto.com site features faster upload speeds along with improved site navigation and product creation tools.
Kinney Drugs honors key business partners
Regional chain Kinney Drugs recognized key suppliers in announcing the winners of its 2009 Vendor Awards of Excellence. The retailer on Friday said the awards, presented at the recent Fall Management Conference and Trade Show in Verona, N.Y.
Duane Reade to offer photo pickup via Snapfish
Duane Reade Inc. and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. are enabling customers to order photos online through Hewlett-Packard’s Snapfish by HP service and pick up their prints in the chains’ retail stores. The online photo service said Thursday that starting Nov.
CVS’ MinuteClinic allies with Minnesota health network
CVS Caremark Corp.’s MinuteClinic in-store health clinic subsidiary and Allina Hospitals & Clinics of Minnesota and western Wisconsin have formed a partnership to enhance their health care services.
October same-store sales tail off at Rite Aid
With weak front-end business and near-flat pharmacy sales, Rite Aid Corp. saw same-store revenue dip in October. The drug store chain said Thursday that same-store sales fell 0.5% year over year for the four weeks ended October 24.
Winn-Dixie rolls out prepaid health insurance cards
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. is answering consumers’ call for affordable health care while taking a novel approach to prepaid cards.
Van Howe is leaving Walgreens
Dave Van Howe is the latest executive to part ways with Walgreen Co. The vice president of purchasing is leaving the drug store chain at the end of the year to pursue other interests. Walgreens said Wednesday that Van Howe’s duties will be transitioned to several other individuals in the company.
CVS gives customers incentive to forgo plastic bags
CVS Caremark Corp. is rewarding loyalty card customers who use new environmentally friendly shopping bags instead of single-use plastic bags.
Rite Aid promotes pair of pharmacy executives
Rite Aid Corp. has promoted retail pharmacy veteran Dan Miller to senior vice president of pharmacy. Filling Miller’s former post as vice president of pharmacy operations is Karen Staniforth, who was promoted from regional pharmacy vice president, the company announced Monday.
Walgreens to acquire 12 Eaton Apothecary pharmacies
Walgreen Co. plans to buy 12 Eaton Apothecary pharmacies in the Boston area from D.A.W. Inc., a subsidiary of Nyer Medical Group. Walgreens, which announced the deal just before the weekend, said the transaction is valued at about $19 million.