November 7, 2016 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
Galen Weston, in-store marijuana dispensing, Justin Trudeau, Loblaw, medical marijuana, recreational marijuana, Shoppers Drug Mart
2016, Issue 11-07-2016, Issues, News
TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) has formally applied to dispense medical marijuana. The chain plans only to distribute the drug with a prescription, not produce it. “As we have indicated in the past we believe that allowing medical marijuana to be dispensed through pharmacy would increase access, safety, quality and security for the thousands
November 7, 2016 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Lyle Petersen, Miami-Dade County, Tom Frieden, Zika virus
2016, Issue 11-07-2016, Issues, News
MIAMI — The Zika virus is more prevalent than Florida health officials have reported, and pregnant women should consider postponing travel to Miami-Dade County, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said last month. Because of the local spread of the virus, the CDC also reinforced recommendations for measures to prevent exposure to Zika.
November 7, 2016 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
Brian Tilzer, CVS Pay, CVS Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy mobile app, mobile payment
2016, Issue 11-07-2016, Issues, News
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pay, an end-to-end mobile payment program at CVS Pharmacy, has been rolled out nationwide. CVS Pay is now part of the CVS Pharmacy mobile app, and it integrates payment, prescription pickup and the ExtraCare loyalty program into one scan at checkout. CVS Pay is an example of the company’s larger commitment
November 7, 2016 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
Joe Hartsig, omnichannel retailer, Walgreens, Walgreens ship-to-store service
2016, Issue 11-07-2016, Issues, News
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Extending its omnichannel strategy, Walgreens has launched a ship-to-store option for orders made online or via its mobile app. The new offering, with free shipping and no minimum purchase, allows customers to shop an expanded online product selection and pick up their order at a convenient neighborhood Walgreens or Duane Reade store.
November 7, 2016 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
Jeff Leger, Justin Bates, Loblaw, Neighbourhood Pharmacies, Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, Shoppers Drug Mart, Sobeys National Pharmacy Group, Vivek Sood
2016, Issue 11-07-2016, Issues, News
TORONTO — Loblaw Cos./Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM), Canada’s largest food and drug retailer, has rejoined the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada. The company’s return “is an important recognition of the benefits of association membership, our strategic plan and the work under way to innovate the pharmacy reimbursement model with emphasis on patient health outcomes,” stated
November 7, 2016 by Mark Baumgartner and Chain Drug Review
Center for Pharmacy Practice Accreditation, CPPA, Lynnae Mahaney, Robert Narveson, specialty pharmacies, Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation, Thrifty White Pharmacy, Thrifty White Specialty Pharmacy
2016, Issue 11-07-2016, Issues, News
WASHINGTON — The Center for Pharmacy Practice Accreditation (CPPA) announced that it has accredited Thrifty White Specialty Pharmacy. Fargo, N.D.-based Thrifty White Pharmacy offers specialty patients full pharmacy support services, which it has expanded to serve all 50 states. It also offers specialty drug pickup at 90 of its retail locations. “We are excited to
November 7, 2016 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
CVS Health, CVS Health Medication Disposal for Safer Communities, CVS Pharmacy, drug disposal kiosks, medication disposal kiosks, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, Tom Davis, Walgreens
2016, Issue 11-07-2016, Issues, News
NEW YORK — Initiatives from CVS Health and Walgreens to collect unused medications have produced dramatic results, the companies announced. They reported the results ahead of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day late last month. Sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the event aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of
November 7, 2016 by David Pinto and Chain Drug Review
beauty care category in chain drug stores, beauty care suppliers, chain drug industry, chain drug retailing, David Pinto, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Target, Total Store Expo, Walmart
2016, Issue 11-07-2016, Issues, Opinion
In chain drug retailing, the most disappointing product category in 2016 has been beauty care. Indeed, the problem with the beauty care category in chain drug stores is, quite simply, the chain drug store’s inability to generate any significant interest in the category. It performs far more credibly in other mass retailing outlets, and it
November 7, 2016 by Jeffrey Woldt and Chain Drug Review
CVS Health, CVS’ Prescription for a Better World, Folds of Honor, Get a Shot. Give a Shot, Ornella Barra, Rite Aid, United Nations Foundation, Walgreens Boots Alliance
2016, Issue 11-07-2016, Issues, Opinion
The United Nations Foundation last month recognized five individuals and organizations whose support has helped the UN address a range of serious issues around the globe. Honorees included President Obama for his efforts to end armed conflict and fight climate change; Ertharin Cousin, executive director of the World Food Programme; Maina Kiai, UN special rapporteur
October 24, 2016 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
Bartell Drugs, chain drug industry, chain pharmacy industry, CVS Pharmacy, Giant Eagle, H-E-B, Hy-Vee, Kroger, Publix, regional drug chains, Rite Aid, U.S. prescription market, Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walmart
2016, Business, Featured Articles, Issue 10-24-2016, Issues, Leading Headlines, News, Retail News
NEW YORK — Competition remains fierce in the chain pharmacy industry, albeit with a decreasing number of players. If the pending acquisition of Rite Aid Corp. by Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. goes through, the field will diminish dramatically, especially in major metropolitan areas. Depending on the number of stores WBA divests to meet antitrust requirements,
October 24, 2016 by Brian Bossetta
Clint Mahlman, LDExtras, London Drugs, loyalty program
2016, Issue 10-24-2016, Issues, News
RICHMOND, British Columbia — London Drugs has launched its first-ever loyalty program, called LDExtras. The Canadian drug chains said LDExtras is the “most tailored program in retail involving experiences and savings.” When customers visit London Drugs, whether in-store or online, they will begin capturing rewards from customized offers on products and services customers routinely purchase
October 24, 2016 by John Schultz and Chain Drug Review
Balance Rewards, Beauty Enthusiast, beauty shopping experience, free beauty club, Lauren Brindley, Linda Filler, Walgreens
2016, Issue 10-24-2016, Issues, News
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has launched Beauty Enthusiast, a free beauty club within its Balance Rewards loyalty program that provides cardholders who register for Beauty Enthusiast with additional rewards on beauty and personal care items, as well as other benefits. Beauty Enthusiast members will receive 5,000 Balance Rewards points for every $50 spent on cosmetics,
October 24, 2016 by Scot Meyer and Chain Drug Review
Accenture, holiday retail sales, holiday shopping, Jack Kleinhenz, Jill Standish, Matthew Shay, National Retail Federation, NRF, PwC, Steven Barr
2016, Business, Featured Articles, Issue 10-24-2016, Issues, Leading Headlines, News
NEW YORK — Consumers are expected to increase their spending this holiday season, bolstered by an economy that is showing signs of strength. The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects sales in November and December (excluding cars, gasoline and restaurant sales) to increase 3.6% to $655.8 billion. That is significantly higher than the 10-year average of
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