Issues top of mind at Regional Chain Conference
Fresh off the Denver Broncos’ Super Bowl victory last evening, policy and politics moved into the spotlight as the main program of the 2016 NACDS Regional Chain Conference got under way.
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Duane Reade stars at NYC’s Penn Station
The latest Duane Reade store aims to bring a higher level of convenience to hurried commuters in Manhattan’s Penn Station.
In NYC, a rapid remodel for Rite Aid
It’s not evident to anyone entering Rite Aid’s busy store at 50th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan that this location was totally remodeled in 10 days.
Shoppers Drug Mart launches more beautyBOUTIQUEs
Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) has debuted its sixth and seventh enhanced beautyBOUTIQUE store-within-a-stores in Ottawa and Montreal. The Ottawa boutique was unveiled at a store in the Rideau Centre. The Montreal boutique, named galerieBEAUTÉ, was unveiled in a Pharmaprix unit on Rue Sainte-Catherine.
2015 NACDS Foundation Dinner raises $1.9 million
This year’s NACDS Foundation Dinner, the 17th annual, raised $1.9 million, which will be earmarked for the foundation’s patient-centered care research agenda. More than 87 companies from a range of industries sponsored the event, held Thursday evening in Manhattan. Hy-Vee Inc.
Bartell store to premiere major expansion
This weekend, Bartell Drugs plans to debut new in-store features for customer convenience with the completion of a major expansion and remodel at its Bellevue Village store. The Seattle-area drug chain said Wednesday that the 5,500-square-foot expansion, to be unveiled on Sunday, Nov.
Meijer opens pharmacy in Michigan hospital
Supercenter operator Meijer has opened a full-service retail pharmacy here at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital. Meijer said the opening, announced Monday, makes it one of the first major retailers to open a pharmacy in a large hospital system in Michigan.
Rite Aid’s latest take on the Wellness Store
Opened earlier this year, Rite Aid’s spacious store on Jonestown Road in Harrisburg, Pa., represents one of the latest prototypes of the retailer’s successful “Wellness Store” format. The suburban corner location, situated at 4999 Jonestown Rd.
Ulta makes impact on ‘fun side’ of beauty care
Ulta Beauty’s chief executive officer, Mary Dillon, has more to celebrate than the company’s 25th birthday. The company is growing at a rate enviable in retailing today, and it is on virtually every beauty care brand’s wish list.
More to see from 2015 Total Store Expo
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores reported that the consensus of attendees at the 2015 NACDS Total Store Expo is clear: This year’s conference was a rewarding experience. NACDS said there was a tangible energy reverberating throughout the event, held Aug.
The 2015 Total Store Expo in pictures
The 2015 NACDS Total Store Expo, the third year of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ marquee event, brought together more than 5,600 retailers and suppliers for four days of innovative programming and exhibits at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver from Aug. 22 to 25.
Diplomat Pharmacy: A multifaceted company
Describing itself as the nation’s largest independent specialty pharmacy, Diplomat Pharmacy Inc.
Rite Aid launches telehealth kiosks in Ohio
Rite Aid Corp. has officially opened HealthSpot telehealth stations in 25 of its drug stores in Ohio.
Benzer Pharmacy opens 2nd Greenroots Nutrition store
Benzer Pharmacy has opened its second Greenroots Nutrition dietary supplements store and is readying to open another. The independent drug chain, with more than 40 locations in eight states, said this week that the new Greenroots Nutrition store is located at 8967 Racetrack Rd. in Tampa, Fla.
CVS/pharmacy premieres new front-end strategy
CVS Health is rolling out enhanced front-end presentations and offerings — focused on health, beauty and consumables — at select CVS/pharmacy stores, starting with 150 high-volume urban locations across the country.
CVS/pharmacy y más stores: A look inside
of which there are now 12 — feature bilingual signage and staff and more than 1,500 Latino products, including more competitive pricing on hundreds of products as