Amgen teams with CVS to expand free LDL-testing nationwide
“Heart attack and stroke can be reduced through early detection and management of LDL-C levels,” said Creagh Milford, president, Retail Health, CVS Health.
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Kroger-Albertsons merger goes on trial in an Oregon federal court
The FTC faces off against lawyers from Albertsons and Kroger in a fight over competition in the grocery channel.
Kroger Health offering flu, COVID and RSV vaccines during peak season and beyond
"Vaccines are a critical tool that can help prevent the spread of diseases, maintain public health, and are one of our best defenses against these diseases," said Colleen Lindholz, president, Kroger Health.
Congressman tours Discount Drug Mart store and pharmacy
The discussions with staff centered around PBM reform.
Walgreens teams with Bilt Rewards to roll out automatic FSA/HSA program
Collaboration brings ionnovative neighborhood pharmacy benefits to communities nationwide.
Coresight Research: U.S. store closures to top 5,000 again this year
Year to date, major U.S. retailers have announced 4.0% more openings and 48.2% more closures when compared to the same time last year.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines available at Walgreens in September
Individuals can schedule COVID-19 vaccination appointments at Walgreens pharmacies nationwide within 24 hours, with availability beginning September 6 and inventory arriving in the coming days.
FMI report finds shoppers adjusting their strategies to control grocery costs
Consumers look for deals and shop around to deal with inflation's impact on food prices
Study looks at ways to define shopper loyalty
Shelf-stable shoppers claim to be less brand loyal and more willing to switch, but in reality, they only purchase an average of 1.5% of the brands that are available to them.
Kroger sues FTC, claims merger challenge violates Constitution
The company argues that by proceeding in its administrative tribunal, in addition to the separate action in federal court, the FTC is violating Constitutional protections.
CVS celebrates their annual CVS Health Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness Paragon award winners
The annual Paragon Awards recognize the best of the best among CVS Health colleagues and are among the highest honors awarded by the company.
Target reports 2% growth in Q2
Comparable sales increased 2.0 percent in the second quarter, reflecting a comparable store sales increase of 0.7 percent and a comparable digital sales increase of 8.7 percent. Comp sales growth was driven by a 3 per cent increase in traffic.
CVS Pharmacy introduces colleague-designed journals
The journals are part of the Caliber Fashion Artist Series, a line within the Caliber store brand of school, work and stationery products.
Circana: Quick meals and invested occasions define consumer habits
81% of evening meals are sourced from the comfort of home
Rexall rolls out Pharmacist Care Walk-In Clinics
The clinic offers personalized care to the community while providing immediate pharmacist treatment for minor illnesses, as well as services including chronic disease management, vaccinations, men’s and women’s health, and point-of-care testing, among others.
GIANT Company picks Rebecca Lupfer SVP, chief merchant
She has nearly 20 years of retail grocery experience spanning nearly all areas of the business.