DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance is thinking of selling its Boots chain in the U.K. in order to focus more on its North American business, according to published reports. The company has reportedly enlisted Goldman Sachs to advise it on its options, which include selling the British chain, keeping it, or listing it as
CINCINNATI — Always has teamed up with the YMCA to create the Always Sports Grant, a new fund providing 1,500 girls access to sports programs in ten states across the country. Sports are a critical way for girls to gain confidence and life-skills that help them later in life. With nearly one in two girls
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health marks National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) (December 5-11) by reminding everyone that it’s not too late to get a flu shot. As the country continues the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, a flu shot remains the most effective way to protect against seasonal flu and is an important step individuals
DUBUQUE, Iowa – As a token of appreciation and recognition to all Hartig Drug Co. employees, Hartig Drug announced that it will close all locations for Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. “Throughout the pandemic, our employees have been extremely dedicated and nothing short of heroic in how they have stepped up to serve our communities. Closing
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y. — Before the month of December began, U.S. sales revenue for discretionary general merchandise in 2021 had already reached 100% of the highest level reached in 2019 and 98% of the 2020 peak. According to The NPD Group, momentum through the early part of the year and holiday shopping season offset Black
WASHINGTON – With the holiday season “off to a good start,” the National Retail Federation’s chief economist now expects consumer spending to exceed his October forecast, overcoming supply chain disruptions, inflation and challenges like the new COVID-19 omicron variant. “Now that we’re in December, the holiday shopping season is nearing the finish line,” said Jack
DUBLIN, Ohio — Since the onset of COVID-19 in early 2020, nearly every aspect of the global healthcare supply chain has been disrupted, creating shortages or potential shortages of everything from personal protective equipment (PPE) to medical devices to prescription medications. In addition to worldwide shipping delays, the supply chain was further challenged by a
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has been named to the 2021 S&P Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) North American Index for the ninth consecutive year and the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the third consecutive year. The DJSI is considered a pioneer and the gold standard for tracking the performance of the world’s leading
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – National Community Pharmacists Association president Michele Belcher, owner of Grants Pass Pharmacy in Grants Pass, Ore., today joined a virtual town hall hosted by the American Economic Liberties Project and featuring White House National Economic Council Director Brian Deese, National Economic Council Deputy Director Bharat Ramamurti, and Special Assistant to the President
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – Dollar General on Thursday said it will expand internationally for the first time, opening 10 stores in Mexico during fiscal 2022. The retailer also said it plans to have 1,000 pOpshelf stores in operation by the end of fiscal 2025. Dollar General introduced pOpshelf a year ago as a new suburban store
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health and Microsoft Corp. have launched a new strategic alliance focused on developing innovative solutions to help consumers improve their health, while empowering over 300,000 CVS Health employees including frontline workers with tools to better serve more than 100 million people. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, organizations in every industry
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J. – BD (Becton, Dickinson and Co.) announced Thursday that it has acquired Venclose, Inc., a provider of solutions for the treatment of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) — a disease that is the result of malfunctioning valves and can lead to varicose veins. CVI represents a significant and growing therapeutic need within the
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health said it will invest $9.2 million with WNC & Associates, Inc. to provide 41 units of much-needed affordable housing for families and individuals in Washington, D.C. This investment is part of CVS Health’s commitment to address racial inequity and social determinants of health in underserved communities. “When people have access to high-quality, affordable housing, it
DENVER – Amy McAnarney, vice president/general manager at Hallmark Cards, was named president of the Greeting Card Association (GCA) following the organization’s 2021 Annual Workshop & Retreat. McAnarney previously served as vice president and treasurer of the association under GCA president George White, general manager, Consumer Products Group at C.M. Paula Group, who provided excellent
