October 14, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Performance Media, Quotient, Quotient Technology, Rite Aid
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News, Technology
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid has enhanced its targeted digital media capability through a partnership with the leading digital promotions, media, and analytics company, Quotient, to exclusively connect brands and advertisers to Rite Aid digital customers. At a time when marketers are foregoing traditional channels in favor of more targeted and measurable alternatives, Rite
October 13, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Ornella Barra, Walgreens, WBA
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced on Tuesday that co-chief operating officer Ornella Barra was praised for her sustainability leadership at the Responsible Business Awards 2020, recognizing her innovation and her passionate commitment to promoting community health. Barra chairs WBA’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee and leads the company’s CSR strategy and partnerships
October 8, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Alex Gourlay, Ed Morgan, Jen Beatty, Larry Merlo, Scott Emerson, Steven Anderson, The Emerson Group
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Supplier News
NEW YORK — The COVID-19 pandemic has left few major business sectors untouched, and retail — as well as the supplier community that serves it — is adapting to a landscape transformed by profound changes in consumer behavior and priorities. To help the industry navigate these uncharted waters, Chain Drug Review and Mass Market Retailers
October 7, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Rite Aid
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid announced on Wednesday that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Bartell Drugs for $95 million. Founded in 1890, family-owned Bartell Drugs generates over $550 million in revenue and fills approximately 5.5 million prescriptions annually across its 67 stores in Seattle and throughout King, Snohomish and Pierce
October 7, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
John Standley, Walgreens
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens is looking to address health disparities and improve outcomes in its hometown of Chicago, through a number of community-focused pharmacy and healthcare initiatives, beginning in the city’s underserved neighborhoods on the south side. This builds on the more than $35 million Walgreens invested this summer to re-open Chicago stores that had
October 5, 2020 by Jeffrey Woldt
Debbie Weitzman, president of U.S. Pharmaceutical Distribution at Cardinal Health
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Videos
In this week’s installment of our Video Forum, Debbie Weitzman, president of U.S. Pharmaceutical Distribution at Cardinal Health, talks about the company’s commitment to supporting all aspects of the pharmacy profession. Among the subjects covered are Cardinal’s expanding range of capabilities, the health care system’s performance during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the benefits of allowing
October 2, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Laura Phillips, Walmart, Walmart Open Call Event
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – More than 800 small businesses from across the country pitched their U.S.-manufactured products yesterday during 30-minute, one-on-one meetings with Walmart and Sam’s Club merchants as part of the company’s first-ever virtual Open Call event. Approximately 56% of these businesses self-report as diverse, and more than 175 received a “yes,” advancing them to the
October 1, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
American Pharmacists Month, COVID-19, Pharmacy Heroes, Rite Aid
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, News, Pharmacy, Retail News
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid today announced the kick-off of the company’s annual Pharmacy Champions program, which the drug store chain is rebranding “Pharmacy Heroes” to acknowledge the heroism and remarkable service provided by Rite Aid’s pharmacy team in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Held throughout October during American Pharmacists Month, the Pharmacy
September 30, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Janey Whiteside, Walmart
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart has reimagined its Supercenter format to make it easier to navigate and more consistent with its omnichannel strategy. “We’re always listening to our customers and innovating our in-store, online and mobile experiences to meet and exceed their expectations,” Walmart executive vice president and chief customer officer Janey Whiteside explained in a
September 28, 2020 by Jeffrey Woldt
chief executive officer B. Douglas Hoey, DIR, NCPA, Video Forum
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Videos
In this week’s Video Forum, Doug Hoey, chief executive officer of the National Community Pharmacists Association, talks about some of the issues confronting independent drug stores and the larger pharmacy sector. Scope of practice, DIR fees, and Rutledge vs. PCMA, which will be taken up by the Supreme Court in October, are among the subjects
September 24, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Donigan, earnings, Rite Aid, second quarter
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid’s second quarter sales and earnings beat Wall Street’s forecast. Adjusted earnings per share of 25 cents topped analysts’ projection of a 1 cent loss. Revenue for the period ended August 29 climbed 11.5% to $5.98 billion, driven by store and PBM gains, and bettering the forecast $5.75 billion. The
September 23, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Amazon
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
SEATTLE — Amazon has introduced Climate Pledge Friendly, an initiative designed to make it easier for customers to discover and shop for more sustainable products. With this new program, customers will now see the Climate Pledge Friendly label when searching for more than 25,000 products to signify that the products have one or more of
September 22, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
98point6, John McDowell, Sam's Club
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News, Technology
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Sam’s Club announced on Tuesday that it is working with virtual primary care provider 98point6 to provide members exclusive offerings on 98point6’s telehealth virtual clinic via a text-based app. Through the collaboration with 98point6, Sam’s Club members with either a Club or a Plus membership can purchase a quarterly subscription at a
September 21, 2020 by Jeffrey Woldt
McKesson, Video Forum: Chris Dimos
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On the verge of his retirement from McKesson Corp., Chris Dimos, president of retail solutions, talks about the company’s evolution, how to unlock the full potential of community pharmacy, and his plans for the future.