January 13, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
John Standley, MasterCard, Walgreens
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens is expanding its financial services offering in partnership with Synchrony and Mastercard, as part of its ongoing commitment to offer differentiated healthcare services and benefits to customers. In the coming months, Walgreens will launch credit cards, issued by Synchrony, as well as a prepaid debit card, both of which will be
December 18, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 vaccine, John Standley, Walgreens
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens has begun administering Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to residents and staff at long-term care facilities in a monumental first in the company’s 119-year history. Pharmacists are providing the vaccinations at nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Ohio, Connecticut and Florida as part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
December 17, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 vaccine, John Standley, McLaren Health Care (McLaren, Walgreens
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DETROIT — As a part of McLaren Health Care (McLaren), the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute began the process of immunizing its health care workers against COVID-19 today. “Our health care heroes have been courageously battling each wave of this virus for nearly a year,” said Dr. Justin Klamerus, president, Karmanos Cancer Hospital and Network.
December 12, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19 vaccine, John Standley, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has issued the following statement regarding the FDA authorizing Emergency Use Authorization of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine: “The announcement from the FDA providing Pfizer with emergency use authorization on its COVID-19 vaccine is a historic milestone and important step toward ending the pandemic. We have the opportunity to turn the tide on
November 20, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, John Standley, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens president John Standley issued the following memo on Friday regarding how the company is supporting communities during the COVID-19 pandemic: “As the nation confronts a rising surge in COVID-19 cases, many Americans are faced with fear and uncertainty. But there is one thing you can remain certain of — Walgreens will
November 19, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
John Standley, myWalgreens, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens has launched myWalgreens, a complete reinvention of its customer loyalty program to offer customers extensive new benefits, including the fastest same-day retail pickup currently available. Customers can now shop online and on a fully-redesigned mobile app for health and wellness items, and then pick them up in the store, curbside or
October 7, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
John Standley, Walgreens
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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 David Pinto
Alex Gourlay, John Standley, Stefano Pessina, Walgreens
Issue 10-05-2020, Opinion

Amid the coronavirus pandemic that never seems to end, several stories have captured the attention of those who follow the chain drug community. As of this writing, none is as compelling as the drama at Walgreens, where an ongoing shuffle at the very top levels of management has raised issues and questions for which there
September 21, 2020 by David Pinto
John Standley, Stefano Pessina, Walgreens
Issue 09-21-2020, Opinion

As the least-revered year 2020 winds down, several questions emerge regarding the future of chain drug retailing in America. It’s not that the industry is shaky or uncertain going forward; rather it’s that America’s chain drug industry has changed — perhaps permanently. A scenario that was unimaginable a year ago now presents itself as a
September 1, 2020 by Jeffrey Woldt
John Standley, Walgreens
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — With the appointment of John Standley as Walgreens’ president yesterday, the management team at Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) gained an invaluable asset — a proven retail leader well equipped to provide a fresh, new perspective on the strategic transformation of the business that is already under way. A former chief executive officer
August 31, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Alex Gourlay, John Standley, Stefano Pessina, Walgreens, WBA
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DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced on Monday the appointment of John Standley as president of Walgreens, effective immediately. He will lead all Walgreens operations, and will have responsibility for the development, growth and management of the business as the company continues to build on its leadership in the rapidly evolving healthcare sector.
August 12, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
Bruce Bodaken, Heyward Donigan, John Standley, Rite Aid Corp.
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CAMP HILL, Pa .— Rite Aid Corp. announced Monday that the board of directors has appointed Heyward Donigan as chief executive officer and a member of the board, effective immediately. As planned, John Standley will step down from his role as chief executive officer in connection with this announcement. “Today’s announcement is an important step
June 28, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
corporate social responsibility report, John Standley, Rite Aid
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CAMP HILL, Pa. — With a continuous commitment to the promotion and execution of socially responsible company management, Rite Aid has released its inaugural corporate social responsibility report. The report highlights the company’s latest accomplishments with respect to the economic, environmental and social issues related to our business. The framework for the report was based
June 26, 2019 by Chain Drug Review
John Standley, Rite Aid
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CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp. on Wednesday reported operating results for its first fiscal quarter ended June 1, 2019. The company reported net loss from continuing operations of $99.3 million, or $1.88 per share; adjusted net loss from continuing operations of $7.5 million, or $0.14 per share, and adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations