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Duane Reade launches mini magazine

Duane Reade launches mini magazine

In its latest step to hoist the visibility of its brand, Duane Reade Inc. this week introduced The Duane Reader, a print publication that highlights hundreds of new products — notably store brands — designed to meet the needs of busy New Yorkers. The drug store chain said Monday that the initial

Aurora to exit supermarket pharmacy arena

Aurora Pharmacy has inked deals to sell 30 of its pharmacies, a move that marks the end of its supermarket prescription drug business. The company, a subsidiary of health system Aurora Health Care, this week said it plans to sell 20 supermarket pharmacies to Roundy’s Supermarkets Inc.

Strong Rx business drives 3Q gains at CVS Caremark

Strong Rx business drives 3Q gains at CVS Caremark

Sharp growth in pharmacy business fueled hefty revenue and earnings gains for CVS Caremark Corp. in the third quarter. The drug store chain and pharmacy benefit manager said Thursday that net sales for the quarter ended September 30 surged 18.1% to $24.6 billion from $20.9 billion a year earlier.

Walgreens to start offering H1N1 vaccines this week

Walgreens to start offering H1N1 vaccines this week

Walgreen Co. this week plans to start providing shots for the H1N1 "swine flu" virus at stores in the Salt Lake City area. The drug store chain said that it will begin offering H1N1 injectable vaccines at 18 pharmacies throughout Salt Lake County on Thursday.

Duane Reade takes positive but cautious outlook

Duane Reade takes positive but cautious outlook

Despite a rise in sales and improved earnings in the third quarter, Duane Reade Inc. tempered its outlook for fiscal 2009. In reporting quarterly results on Tuesday, the drug store chain shaved its retail sales forecast for the year to between $1.758 billion and $1.

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

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