March 19, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
George Riedl, Marybeth Hays, Walgreens, Walmart, Walmart health and wellness, Walmart U.S.
2018, Issue 03-19-2018, Issues, News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — George Riedl, senior vice president at Walmart and president of the Walmart Health and Wellness division, has left the company. A Walmart spokeswoman said that Riedl, a key pharmacy executive at the retail giant, departed effective March 16. The company didn’t say if a successor had been named. A former Walgreens executive,
March 7, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
George Riedl, Marybeth Hays, Walmart, Walmart health and wellness, Walmart U.S.
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — George Riedl, senior vice president at Walmart and president of the Walmart Health and Wellness division, is leaving the company. A Walmart spokeswoman said Wednesday that Riedl, a key pharmacy executive at the retail giant, is slated to depart on March 16. The company didn’t say if a successor had been named. A
August 16, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Alex Gourlay, George Riedl, Helena Foulkes, Mark Panzer, NACDS, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, slideshow, Steve Anderson, Tom Price
Slideshows
Amid the political turmoil in Washington and the unpredictability in the health care arena over the Affordable Care Act’s uncertain future, retail pharmacy operators and their customers are fortunate to have a powerful voice in D.C.: the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. NACDS has been closely monitoring the turbulent health care debate, defending the position
August 7, 2017 by Jeffrey Woldt and Chain Drug Review
Affordable Care Act, Alex Gourlay, George Riedl, Helena Foulkes, Jeffrey Woldt, John McCain, Mark Panzer, Mitch McConnell, NACDS, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, skinny repeal, Tom Price
2017, Issue 08-07-2017, Issues, Opinion
The confusion and anxiety unleashed by Republican efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act are unlikely to be put to rest anytime soon, despite the collapse of the Senate leadership’s repeated attempts to secure enough support to enact a bill undercutting President Obama’s signature domestic achievement. After the Republican-controlled chamber failed to pass
June 9, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
American Diabetes Association, free health screenings, George Riedl, largest health fair in America, Tamara Darsow, type 2 diabetes, Walmart, Walmart Wellness Day
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — This year, Walmart is extending the reach of Walmart Wellness Day, billed as the “largest health fair in America.” On June 17, Walmart plans to offer free health screenings — including blood pressure, blood glucose, body mass index (BMI) — at its more than 4,600 stores nationwide from 10 a.m. to 2
January 16, 2017 by David Pinto and Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, America’s drug chains, Bob Miller, CVS Health, David Pinto, Doug McMillon, George Riedl, Helena Foulkes, John Standley, Larry Merlo, Ornella Barra, Rite Aid, Stefano Pessina, Walgreens, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walmart
2017, Issue 01-16-2017, Issues, Opinion
Going into the new year, several key personnel questions await answers, foremost among them the age-old problem of determining who, in 2017, will emerge as the most influential senior staffers at America’s drug chains. The determination is made more difficult by the fact that, as of this writing, Walgreens’ acquisition of Rite Aid remains unresolved.
January 11, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
free health screenings, George Riedl, Jill Turner-Mitchael, Sam's Club, Walmart, Walmart Wellness Day
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — This Saturday, free health screenings will be offered at more than 5,200 Walmart and Sam’s Club stores nationwide in what Walmart called its biggest screening event ever. The company said Wednesday that Walmart Wellness Day will be held on Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in over 4,600 Walmart stores
October 24, 2016 by Mark Baumgartner and Chain Drug Review
America's biggest health fair, free health screenings, George Riedl, Walmart health events, Walmart Wellness Day
2016, Issue 10-24-2016, Issues, News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart provided free health screenings, education, services and products at more than 4,600 of its stores across the United States as part of Walmart Wellness Day, an event the company billed as the largest single-day health event in the nation. Walmart said it was expecting to provide free health screening for hundreds
October 11, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
George Riedl, Walmart, Walmart Welness Day
Featured Articles, Pharmacy, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — This weekend, Walmart is making another pitch to consumers to come to its stores for their health care needs. On Saturday, Oct. 15, more than 4,600 Walmart stores nationwide are slated to host Walmart Wellness Day, in which the retail giant said that for a four-hour period “nearly everyone in America” will
September 8, 2016 by CDR Blog and Chain Drug Review
generic drug sourcing, George Riedl, McKesson, Walmart
CDR Blog
George Riedl wasn’t at Walmart very long before he helped the retail and pharmacy giant adapt to the changing marketplace for generic drug purchasing. Upon arriving at Walmart late last year as senior vice president and president of the health and wellness business, Riedl — who spent most of his career at Walgreens — quickly
September 6, 2016 by Jeffrey Woldt and Chain Drug Review
George Riedl, Susanne Hiland, Walmart, Walmart’s health and wellness business
Featured Articles, Issue 09-12-2016, Leading Headlines, News, Pharmacy, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart’s health and wellness division is poised to play a prominent part in the discounter’s ambitious drive to reinvent retail for an era when brick-and-mortar stores coexist with e-commerce. Pharmacy, over-the-counter medications and vision care currently account for about 10% of Walmart’s U.S. sales. By deepening the penetration of these products and
June 6, 2016 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
Adam Fein, Drug Channels Institute, generic drug sourcing, George Riedl, Mark Walchirk, McKesson, Pembroke Consulting, Walmart
2016, Issue 06-06-2016, Issues, News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has become the latest retailer to ally with a pharmaceutical distributor for generic drug sourcing. The mass merchandiser’s partnership with McKesson Corp. includes an expanded long-term distribution pact and will add scale and value for both companies, they said. The agreement positions Walmart and McKesson to compete with partnerships between Walgreens
May 16, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, CVS, George Riedl, Mark Walchirk, McKesson, McKesson U.S. Pharmaceutical, pharmaceutical distribution, Rite Aid, Target, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walmart, Walmart U.S.
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
SAN FRANCISCO and BENTONVILLE, Ark. — McKesson Corp. and Walmart have expanded their long-term pharmaceutical distribution pact, including a new sourcing agreement for generic drugs. McKesson and Walmart said Monday that the expanded relationship is “a natural next step.” The companies will collaborate on sourcing generics for their U.S. operations, a move that they said
May 16, 2016 by Jeffrey Woldt and Chain Drug Review
George Riedl, Walmart
2016, Featured Articles, Issue 05-16-2016, Issues, Leading Headlines, News, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — George Riedl is on a mission to make Walmart consumers’ first choice for pharmacy, health and wellness. “Competing against the company for so many years, I’d always respected Walmart and really looked at it as the leader in most categories,” says Riedl, who was named president of health and wellness at the