Video Forum: Jim Peters of Rite Aid
Chief Operating Officer talks about COVID-19 and the road ahead.
Chief Operating Officer talks about COVID-19 and the road ahead.
ARLINGTON – In a letter, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) urged the administration’s Operation Warp Speed to rely on the proven record of pharmacies and pharmacists for the rapid deployment of COVID-19 vaccines when they are available. “For more than a decade since the 2009
ARLINGTON, Va. — Surescripts Real-Time Prescription Benefit for Pharmacy service is now available, enabling pharmacists to access information on out-of-pocket prescription costs and therapeutic alternatives at the point of dispensing. This new tool empowers pharmacists to seamlessly collaborate with patients and prescribers on choosing an alternative
ARLINGTON, Va. — Taking on a new leadership role is never easy; taking the helm during a global pandemic, however, especially when job No. 1 for the organization’s members involves keeping the country’s vital medical supply chain running smoothly, defines daunting. But being named
WASHINGTON — Kroger Co. chief executive officer Rodney McMullen shared his company’s vision for safely reopening the country’s businesses during a recent meeting with President Trump. McCullen and six other business leaders participated in the “Opening Up America Again” event that was held on Friday
FAIRFAX, Va. — Vizuri Health Sciences has completed a strategic reorganization to form two new corporations. The new entities are Propella Therapeutics Inc., focusing on prescription drugs, and Vizuri Health Sciences Consumer Healthcare Inc., developing non-prescription pain management products. The restructuring, which occurred on May 1,
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Commerce Signals, a Verisk Financial company and leading source of U.S. retail payment insights, has announced the availability of the Covid-19 Consumer Spending Impact Tracker, enabling companies to quickly and easily gain valuable insights into U.S. consumer spending behavior across key retail
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation issued on Monday the following statement from president and CEO Matthew Shay regarding incidents involving retail stores across the country following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis: “It is with deep dismay and shared outrage that our communities
WASHINGTON – While the reopening of businesses shut down by the coronavirus pandemic is a significant step forward, it is too soon to say how quickly or smoothly the nation’s economy will recover, National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz said on Monday. “Is it
CHICAGO — IRI announced on Monday the release of its 2019 New Product Pacesetters™, the 25th annual report highlighting the most successful new product launches across food and beverage, nonfood and convenience store sectors. Both large and small companies were successful in 2019, thanks to consumers’
Stefano Pessina, executive vice chairman and chief executive officer of Walgreens Boots Alliance has issued the following statement to customers, store team members and communities across America on the killing of George Floyd and protests that followed: “On behalf of everyone at Walgreens Boots Alliance,
BOULDER, Colo. — PopSockets, maker of expandable phone grips and lifestyle accessories, and Burt’s Bees announced Tuesday their new collaboration, PopGrip Lips x Burt’s Bees. PopGrip Lips x Burt’s Bees will provide consumers with a two-in-one product that features the classic functionality of a PopGrip
SHELTON, Conn.— Edgewell Personal Care Co. announced an evolution of its executive leadership structure and the team reporting to Rod Little, president and chief executive officer. “Over the last several months, we have focused on improving our underlying performance by strengthening the value-proposition of our core brands,
WASHINGTON — Coming off one of the most significant public policy victories in its 139-year history, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) is updating its brand image and revamping its structure to better reflect the expanding scope of the over-the-counter health care sector. “We asked
SOLON, Ohio — More than 70 retail buyers participated in 630 digital face-to-face meetings with suppliers of vitamins, supplements and nutritional products during ECRM’s Healthy Living, Vitamin and Nutrition Program, the first session to go live on its new virtual platform. The efficiency, effectiveness and
Nearly 66 million (one in five) Americans suffer from itchy eyes caused by seasonal and/or perennial allergies. In any given year, pharmacists and health care professionals face questions during allergy season about itchy eye symptoms that can easily be confused with dry eye disease or
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WASHINGTON — Scott Knoer was sworn in Monday as the 13th chief…
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — COVID-19 is changing the way local pharmacies do business,…
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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Nuro, the robotics company transforming delivery, announced Thursday it…
SAN FRANCISCO — Postmates announced Friday an industry first: Curbside Pickup. This…
