September 6, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
Bob Moran, Bryan Everett, Frank Vitrano, GNC Holdings, John Standley, Ken Martindale, Michael Hines, Rite Aid, Rite Aid Foundation
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp. president and CEO of stores Ken Martindale is leaving the company to become chief executive officer of GNC Holdings Inc. Rite Aid said Wednesday that with Martindale’s departure, Bryan Everett, currently executive vice president in charge of store operations, has been named chief operating officer of Rite Aid
September 4, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
2017 NACDS Total Store Expo, Alex Gourlay, Future Value Targeting, Martin Otto, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, slideshow, Steve Anderson
2017, Issue 09-04-2017, Issues, News, Slideshows
SAN DIEGO — The 2017 NACDS Total Store Expo brought together thousands of retailers and suppliers to learn about emerging technologies, check out the latest products and discuss current trends in health and wellness, beauty, and pharmacy. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores conference offered a cross-industry approach that focused on the entire store.
September 4, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
Federal Trade Commission, Fred's, Hart-Scott-Rodino, Rite Aid, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walgreens-Rite Aid merger
2017, Issue 09-04-2017, Issues, News
NEW YORK — Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) and Rite Aid Corp. are rescheduling the waiting period for a downsized store sale agreement reached upon the termination of their planned merger. According to recent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, WBA and Rite Aid agreed to withdraw their initial Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Antitrust Improvements Act
September 4, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
Jim Whitman, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, RxImpact Day, Steve Anderson, Total Store Expo
2017, Issue 09-04-2017, Issues, News
SAN DIEGO — At the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo, association president and chief executive Steve Anderson took a few moments in the Business Program to single out the achievements of Jim Whitman, senior vice president of member programs and services, for more than 40 years of service to the association.
August 29, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
CYO Cosmetics, Lauren Consiglio, Walgreens, Walgreens Boots Alliance
Leading Headlines, Retail News
NEW YORK — Walgreens Boots Alliance has launched CYO Cosmetics, a new, exclusive makeup collection targeted at younger women. WBA said Tuesday CYO offers 160 “hyperfunctional” cosmetics products for the face, eyes and lips at a price point that “encourages exploration and experimentation.” “CYO is challenging the norms of how beauty products are used. We’re
August 29, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
Fred's, Fred's digital coupons, Fred's Mobile App, Fred's Pharmacy, Mary Lou Gardner
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Technology
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fred’s Pharmacy has launched digital coupons and a new mobile app that the retailer said makes the e-coupons easier to use. Fred’s said late Monday that hundreds of digital coupons will be available, including for brand-name products with “discounts over and above Fred’s everyday low prices.” Customers will also receive exclusive deals
August 19, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
Beth Newlands Campbell, Domenic Pilla, McKesson Canada, Rexall
2017, Issue 08-21-2017, Issues, News
MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — McKesson Canada chief executive officer Domenic Pilla recently announced that Beth Newlands Campbell has been appointed president of the Rexall drug chain. Her vast retail experience includes 27 years with Delhaize America and more recent work with Canadian food retailer Sobeys Inc. “The retail pharmacy industry faces many challenges. Competitive dynamics, regulatory
August 19, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
Diplomat Pharmacy, Joel Saban, Paul Urick, Phil Hagerman
2017, Issue 08-21-2017, Issues, News
FLINT, Mich. — Diplomat Pharmacy recently announced the appointment of Joel Saban as the new company president. Paul Urick has decided to pursue other interests and will serve as president emeritus during a planned 90-day transition period. “During his tenure, Paul has served us in multiple leadership roles since he joined Diplomat with the acquisition
August 19, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
Justin Bates, Loblaw, Neighbourhood Pharmacies, Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, Shoppers Drug Mart
2017, Issue 08-21-2017, Issues, News
TORONTO — The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada (Neighbourhood Pharmacies) has named Jeff Leger, executive vice president of pharmacy and health care at Loblaw Cos. and Shoppers Drug Mart, as the new chair of the association. “I am very pleased to take on this leadership role and to work with the staff and members of
August 19, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
Alex Hurd, Colleen Lindholz, Convenient Care Association, Jamie Grace, Kroger, North American Conference on Consumer Healthcare and OTC Medicines, The Little Clinic, Tine Hansen-Turton, Walmart
2017, Issue 08-21-2017, Issues, News
MORRISTOWN, N.J.— “Retail clinics have become mainstream and are helping expand access to high-quality and affordable care,” according to Tine Hansen-Turton, executive director of the Convenient Care Association. Hansen-Turton delivered her remarks in a presentation titled “The Value Proposition of Convenient Care and How Retail-based Healthcare Clinics Can Build a Culture of Consumer-Driven Healthcare” at
August 14, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
Bartell Drugs, CareClinc, CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente, John Lewis, Kaiser Permanente, Michael Erickson, retail health clinic
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
SEATTLE — Kaiser Permanente at Bartell Drugs has launched a new CareClinic at the drug chain’s Redmond, Wash., location. For treatment of minor illness and injury, CareClinic at the Redmond Town Center Bartell Drugs is said to feature an innovative approach to getting people the treatment they need, promptly and at an affordable price. “Patients
August 11, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
American Pharmacists Association, American Pharmacists Month, APhA, Leadership360 Institute, Manage360, Mentor360, Thomas Menighan
Pharmacy, Retail News
WASHINGTON — The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has unveiled the Leadership360 Institute, an educational program to help pharmacists enhance their leadership and management skills. Institute participants can sign up for any or all of the three Leadership tracks, including Lead360, Mentor360 and Manage360. Each track will offer programs to help pharmacists excel in their individual
August 8, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
CVS Health, Larry Merlo
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health beat Wall Street’s earnings forecast for the second quarter and bumped up the bottom of its 2017 guidance despite declined sales in its retail pharmacy business unit. CVS said Tuesday that net income for the second quarter ended June 30 totaled $1.1 billion, or $1.07 per diluted share (GAAP), compared
August 7, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
Affordable Care Act, Chuck Schumer, health insurance, John McCain, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, Obamacare, skinny repeal, Susan Collins, video
2017, Issue 08-07-2017, Issues, News, Videos
WASHINGTON — The Senate dealt a devastating blow to Republican efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, defeating a GOP “skinny repeal” bill. Republican Sens. John McCain (Ariz.), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Susan Collins (Maine) joined with Democrats to oppose the measure, a major loss for President Trump and the Republican congressional agenda.