September 26, 2016 by Brian Bossetta
Galen Weston, George Weston Ltd., Loblaw, W. Galen Weston
2016, Issue 09-26-2016, Issues, News
TORONTO — With his father, W. Galen Weston, stepping down as executive chairman of George Weston Ltd., Galen Weston, current president of Loblaw Cos., has been named to take his place as executive chairman of the food conglomerate, which owns a majority stake in Loblaw. In assuming his new role as executive chairman, the younger
September 26, 2016 by Brian Bossetta
Bartell Drugs, Brian Unmacht, Seattle’s Chinatown-International District
2016, Issue 09-26-2016, Issues, News
SEATTLE — Family-owned Bartell Drug Co. unveiled its newest location in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) this month, showcasing new features for convenience and quality products. Located at the intersection of Fourth and Jackson Streets near one of the region’s major public transportation hubs, the 11,656-square-foot store is the chain’s 65th location and is being considered
July 25, 2016 by Brian Bossetta
Center for Healthcare Supply Chain Research, Dakota Drug Inc., HDA, HDA Research Foundation, HDMA, Healthcare Distribution Alliance, Healthcare Distribution Management Association, John Gray, Ted Scherr
2016, Issue 07-25-2016, Issues, News
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) has changed its name to the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA). HDA president and chief executive officer John Gray announced the change at the opening general session of the association’s 2016 Business and Leadership Conference here in June. Additionally, HDA’s nonprofit charitable research foundation, the Center
July 25, 2016 by Brian Bossetta
Health Mart, Health Mart Pathway to Better Pharmacy Performance and Profit, ideaShare 2016, Mark Walchirk, McKesson, Steve Courtman
2016, Issue 07-25-2016, Issues, News
CHICAGO — Health Mart, which now has more than 4,700 stores nationwide, has grown by 50% over the past three years because it helps member pharmacies deliver and be recognized for top clinical performance, according to president Steve Courtman. “In addition, our innovative solutions and implementation support help members level the playing field against the
July 25, 2016 by Brian Bossetta
Chris Dimos, Health Mart, ideaShare 2016, independent pharmacies, McKesson
2016, Issue 07-25-2016, News
CHICAGO — In the opening general session of McKesson ideaShare 2016 in Chicago, Chris Dimos, McKesson’s senior vice president for corporate strategy and business development, highlighted four major forces impacting the health care provided by independent pharmacies. These forces — generics scale; consolidation and integration; product mix shift; and reimbursement, performance and access— are shaping
July 25, 2016 by Brian Bossetta
Alex Gourlay, National Institutes of Health, PMI Cohort Program, USA Precision Medicine Initiative, Walgreens, Walgreens Boots Alliance, WBA
2016, Issue 07-25-2016, Issues, News
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) is participating in the USA Precision Medicine Initiative (PMI) Cohort Program. WBA said its participation is the result of a $20 million grant awarded to The Scripps Research Institute by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Walgreens will help support patient enrollment and participation in the cohort
June 20, 2016 by Brian Bossetta
Alan Wilson, Bobby Hitt, John Standley, Ken Martindale, Rite Aid, Spartanburg distribution center, Wilson Lester
2016, Issue 06-20-2016, Issues, News
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — June 1 marked the opening of Rite Aid Corp.’s first new distribution center in 16 years. The mammoth, state-of-the-art facility sits on 97 acres here, with an ideal location near Interstate 85 between Highways 9 and 221, providing the company easy access to these major transportation arteries and the more than 1,000
June 20, 2016 by Brian Bossetta
Folds of Honor, Ken Martindale, KidCents, Major Dan Rooney, Rite Aid Foundation
2016, Issue 06-20-2016, Issues, News
CAMP HILL, Pa. — The Rite Aid Foundation’s KidCents program has made a three-year, $6 million commitment to Folds of Honor, a nonprofit group based in Owasso, Okla., that provides educational scholarships to children of fallen or disabled service members. The donation is the second made to Folds of Honor by The Rite Aid Foundation’s
June 6, 2016 by Brian Bossetta
Capsule, Eric Kinariwala, home delivery of prescription drugs, home delivery pharmacy
2016, Issue 06-06-2016, Issues, Leading Headlines, News, Pharmacy, Retail News
NEW YORK — Innovation is key in the pharmacy industry, and one new company is using innovation to distinguish itself in this very competitive field. Capsule, which opened in New York City last month, is a digital start-up focusing on the home delivery of prescription drugs. The other difference between Capsule and its non-digital competitors
May 27, 2016 by Brian Bossetta
Andrew Sussman, CVS Health, CVS Pharmacy, Longs Drugs, MinuteClinic, retail clinic
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News, Technology
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — MinuteClinic, the retail clinic arm of CVS Health, has introduced a new tool to speed up the wait time for patients by allowing them to hold a place in line from their smartphones, computers or tablets. MinuteClinic said Thursday that the new system is now available to patients visiting its locations inside