Retail News Breaks Archives

Week of Mon, Apr 6th, 2009

Kerr Drug appoints Brown as head of KHCS

Kerr Drug has appointed Michael Brown as president of Kerr Health Care Services (KHCS), a business unit of adjunct health-related operations that complement the retailer’s pharmacy business.

CVS exec talks up benefits of technology

The combination of technology and face-to-face interaction can boost medication compliance and engage consumers in their own health care, according to CVS Caremark Corp. executive vice president Helena Foulkes.

CVS extends Google Health partnership

CVS Caremark Corp. has expanded its partnership with Google Health by enabling CVS/pharmacy customers to securely download their prescription and medication histories to their Google Health Account.

Wal-Mart reduces eye care pricing

Walgreen Co. has chosen former Tesco USA and Wal-Mart Stores Inc. executive Bryan Pugh to run its merchandising department.