February 1, 2021 by Brian Bossetta
COVID-19, FEMA, President Joe Biden
February 1, 2021, News
WASHINGTON — During his inaugural address and throughout his campaign, President Joe Biden spoke of the need to unify the nation and how doing so would require all Americans pulling in the same direction. Less than 24 hours after he took office the 46th president’s call had already been embraced by one major group, retail
February 1, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Andrea Harrison, CVS Health
February 1, 2021, News
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Andrea Harrison, the new vice president of beauty and personal care for CVS Health, has a blueprint to continue to elevate the shopping experience at the retailer. Harrison, a 15-year veteran with CVS, assumed the role from Maly Bernstein, who was promoted to vice president of digital and omnichannel at the chain.
January 28, 2021 by Brian Bossetta
NACDS, Wendy Liebmann, WSL Strategic Retail
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, News, Retail News
ARLINGTON, Va. — In a webinar this week sponsored by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Wendy Liebmann, CEO and chief shopper at WSL Strategic Retail discussed how shoppers have been, and are being, transformed by the pandemic and offered insights on how retailers are responding and need to respond to meet the changing
January 18, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
drive-thru test, Rite Aid, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
January 18, 2021, News
CAMP HILL, Pa.— Rite Aid Corp. has expanded its no-charge COVID-19 testing capabilities with 99 additional drive-thru locations through its partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Rite Aid’s COVID-19 testing service extends from coast to coast, with new locations in California, Nevada, Washington, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, New York, Connecticut, New
January 14, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 vaccinations, NACDS
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, News, Pharmacy
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) held its latest virtual press briefing Wednesday, January 13 on the critical role of retail pharmacy in administering the COVID-19 vaccine. NACDS president and CEO Steven Anderson and the association’s senior vice president, pharmacy care and patient advocacy Kathleen Jaeger hosted the event, which
January 6, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
COVID vaccine, Walgreens
Leading Headlines, News, Pharmacy, Retail News
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens expects to complete the administration of COVID-19 vaccine first doses in skilled nursing facilities by Monday, Jan. 25. The company is also rapidly expanding access to vaccinations among assisted living facilities and additional vulnerable populations outlined by states and local jurisdictions as part of expanded distribution plans. “Since receiving our first
January 6, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
CVS Health, Michelle Peluso
Leading Headlines, News, Pharmacy, Retail News
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has announced that Michelle Peluso will join the company as chief customer officer effective January 25. In this newly created executive leadership role, Peluso will be responsible for transforming the consumer experience and accelerating CVS Health’s digital strategy. Peluso will have direct oversight for CVS Health’s marketing and brand strategy,
December 10, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Anderson, Keyes, Lindholz, NACDS
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ARLINGTON, Va. – During the final NACDS LIVE virtual event of 2020, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores leadership reflected on a purpose-driven year and on new approaches to meeting Americans’ needs that will continue in 2021. Billed as “A Conversation with NACDS Leadership,” NACDS chair Rick Keyes, president and CEO of Meijer, Inc;
December 8, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Children's Miracle Network, Rite Aid
Leading Headlines, News, Pharmacy, Retail News
CAMP HILL, Pa. — With coins and dollar bills, Rite Aid customers have generously supported Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals for more than a quarter-century, with the collective effort surpassing $100 million in overall giving following the company’s 2020 Miracle Balloon Campaign. This past summer, Rite Aid customers donated $1.9 million during the annual Miracle Balloon
December 7, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Lauren Brindley, WBA
December 7, 2020, News
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Lauren Brindley journeyed from the U.K. five years ago to leverage her expertise gleaned from Boots to differentiate the beauty experience in Walgreens stores across America. Her imprint helped burnish Walgreens’ beauty shopping experience, making her an invaluable resource as the chain looks to mirror the success Boots established in beauty. During
December 7, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Medicaid, NACDS, NCPA
December 7, 2020, News
ARLINGTON, Va. — In a show of solidarity, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), the Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA) and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) welcomed a recent court decision that confirmed the pharmacy reimbursement plan for the state of Washington violates Medicaid rules. The pharmacy groups are also urging the
December 2, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Brett Giroir, coronavirus testing, Health Mart, HHS
Leading Headlines, News, Pharmacy, Retail News
JEFFERSON, La. — Admiral Brett P. Giroir, assistant secretary for health at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), visited LaPharmacy, a member of the Health Mart franchise in Jefferson, Louisiana, which is part of the greater New Orleans area, to recognize pharmacist Stacey LaBorde and his team for COVID-19 test collection efforts
November 23, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Amerisource Bergen, Cardinal Health, COVID-19
News, November 23, 2020
NEW YORK — Cardinal Health Inc. and AmerisourceBergen Corp. will be network administrators in the Federal Pharmacy Partnership Strategy for COVID-19, which will enable independent, small chain and long-term-care pharmacies to participate in the vaccination effort. McKesson Corp., which will be a centralized vaccine distributor, is preparing to carry out the Centers for Disease Control
November 23, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Fruth Pharmacy, Lynne Fruth, SDSA
News, November 23, 2020
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Though it’s been around since 1980, the Southern Drug Store Association (SDSA) doesn’t receive as much press as other industry organizations, but that doesn’t mean the work that it does is any less important. SDSA is comprised of regional chains, not just in the South but across the country, and each