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Jean Coutu Group tallies sales gains in 1Q

July 7, 2015 by Chain Drug Review fiscal 2016 first quarter, François Coutu, Jean Coutu Group, PJC Jean Coutu Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News

LONGUEUIL, Quebec — Pharmacy and over-the-counter drug sales helped drive revenue gains in the fiscal 2016 first quarter for the Jean Coutu Group’s retail store network. The Canadian drug chain said Tuesday that for the first quarter ended May 30, sales for the franchised store network rose 4.4% to nearly $1.063 billion (Canadian) from $1.018

Rite Aid sees comp-store sales edge up in May

June 4, 2015 by Chain Drug Review comparable-store sales, drug store sales, fiscal 2016 first quarter, prescription count, Rite Aid, same-store sales Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News

CAMP HILL, Pa. — Comparable-store sales at Rite Aid Corp. rose in May despite almost flat results in the front end. The drug chain said Thursday that for the five weeks ended May 30, same-store sales gained 2.1% year over year. The company had reported a 3% comp-store sales increase for April. In the front