March 10, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, Genomind, Genominda Professional PGx Express, Jewel-Osco, pharmacogenetic testing for mental health conditions, Ryan McCann
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa.– Genomind, a leading mental health company bringing precision medicine into mainstream mental health treatment, and Jewel-Osco have expanded their partnership to provide patients with increased access to pharmacogenetic testing for mental health conditions. Jewel-Osco, with pharmacies in 180 locations throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, Northwest Indiana and Iowa, now offers Genominda
February 25, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, Dario Health Corp., The Dario Digital Diabetes Management System
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
NEW YORK — Dario Health Corp., a pioneer in the global digital therapeutics market, announced the launch of its digital therapeutics solution for managing chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension on Albertsons Marketplace. With more than 1,700 in-store pharmacies across the country, Albertsons services millions of patients each year. The Dario Digital Diabetes Management
January 8, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, Albertsons’ grocery delivery and curbside pick-up options
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. said that its third-quarter revenue increased 1.9% to $14.1 billion, driven by a 2.7% increase in comparable-store sales. Same-store sales have now increased for eight consecutive quarters. Gains in the 12 weeks to November 30 were attributed to growth in sales of its Own Brands merchandise. Participation in Albertsons’ grocery
December 5, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, DisposeRx, H-E-B, Kroger/Harris Teeter, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law HB 2088, Walgreens, Walmart/Sam's Club, William Simpson
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
SANFORD, N.C. — DisposeRx, through its vast network of more than 2,000 pharmacies in Texas, is working to help pharmacists and pharmacies ensure compliance of HB 2088 through the availability of its safe, at-home disposal packets and patient education. In July, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed into law HB 2088, which requires that all pharmacists
November 4, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, Albertsons Cos.
News, November 4, 2019
BOISE, Idaho — Last month, Albertsons Cos. posted a 2.4% same-store sales increase in its 2019 second quarter, its seventh straight quarterly gain. The company also reported net income for the quarter of $294.8 million (versus a net loss of $32.4 million in the prior-year period) and a 40% increase in sales for its online
July 8, 2019 by David Pinto
Albertsons, H-E-B Pharmacy, Hy-Vee, Kroger, NACDS, National Drug Take-Back Day, opioid crisis, pharmacists, Publix, Target, Walgreens, Walmart
July 8, 2019, Opinion
Chain drug retailing has thus far largely escaped the repercussions of the opioid epidemic, an ongoing tragedy which has seen so many people become addicted to pharmaceutical products that, when taken as prescribed and properly managed, can bring needed relief to patients with serious illnesses or injuries. Several of America’s most prominent pharmaceutical houses have
July 1, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, Governor Brad Little, Mark Panzer, naloxone, pharmacy
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho – Under a new state law that takes effect Monday, Albertsons pharmacy technicians in the Boise area are the first in the state with the training to prescribe the life-saving opioid antagonist naloxone. The new Idaho law, signed by Governor Brad Little in February, addresses the opioid epidemic head on by expanding to
January 17, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, EQuIPP, PQA
Pharmacy, Retail News
BOISE — Albertsons Cos. has selected EQuIPP Analytics from Pharmacy Quality Solutions (PQS) for enhanced reporting and tracking capabilities related to pharmacy performance measures. EQuIPP will allow Albertsons Cos. pharmacies to identify key improvement opportunities and drive strategic quality performance measures using dynamic visualizations and intuitive dashboards. “EQuIPP Analytics reduces the amount of time organizations
January 14, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, earnings, results, sales
Leading Headlines, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos.’ third quarter adjusted EBITDA rose 51.4% to $649.7 million, driven by an identical-store sales gain, increased gross profit and cost cutting. Sales and other revenue in the 12 weeks ended December 1 increased 1.8% from a year earlier to $13.8 billion, with identical-store sales rising 1.9%. “We continue to gain traction
November 7, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, Aldi, Cub Foods, Ed Rick, Food Lion, Instacart, Instacart Pickup, Nilam Ganenthiran, Price Chopper, Publix, Sam's Club, Schnucks, Smart & Final, Sprouts, Tops Friendly Markets, Wegmans
Retail News
SAN FRANCISCO — Instacart, the North American leader in online groceries, today announced the national expansion of Instacart Pickup, a new grocery click-and-collect service. Instacart Pickup gives customers the convenience of both delivery and/or pickup options, allowing them to order through Instacart and pick up their groceries from their favorite retailer. Instacart will be working with
September 24, 2018 by Jeffrey Woldt
Albertsons, Jim Donald
Issue 09-24-2018, Opinion
The appointment of Jim Donald to succeed Bob Miller as chief executive officer of Albertsons Cos. earlier this month symbolizes the company’s ability to maintain its equilibrium when confronted with adversity and find new ways forward. The food/drug combination store operators’ strategic plan, which was centered on a merger with Rite Aid, was upended in
September 24, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, CVS, Hy-Vee, mass retailers, Meijer, Rite Aid, Target, Walgreens
Issue 09-24-2018
NEW YORK — Faced with unprecedented change in customer behavior and expectations and the growing challenge of e-commerce, retailers across channels are testing new formats and fine-tuning existing store models. The innovation is being driven by a number of different factors, including the hope of luring emerging customer segments, the desire to penetrate new geographic
September 12, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, Bob Miller, Jim Donald
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BOISE, Idaho — Jim Donald has been named president and chief executive officer of Albertsons Cos., effective immediately. He had been president and chief operating officer. Robert Miller, currently the company’s chairman and CEO, will continue as chairman. Donald’s 47-year retail career began as a trainee in Florida with Publix Super Markets Inc. He joined
July 9, 2018 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons, mental health
Issue 07-09-2018
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. has teamed up with Genomind to offer customers with mental illness a genetic test that could lead to improved results from medication therapy. Under the collaboration, pharmacy patients at certain Albertsons, Jewel-Osco and Acme stores can obtain free information about Genomind’s genetic test, called the Genecept Assay, which identifies patient-specific