September 15, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
digital health, Loblaw, Loblaw Companies, Maple Corporation, Shoppers Drug Mart
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, News, Technology

TORONTO — Loblaw Companies announced today that its wholly owned subsidiary Shoppers Drug Mart will invest $75 million in a minority stake in Maple Corporation, the leading virtual care provider in Canada. Maple is a thriving Canadian telemedicine provider that allows patients to connect online with a variety of healthcare professionals, including general practitioners, specialists
February 12, 2018 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
Canadian generic drug prices, Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association, Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance, Desjardins Capital Markets, Eric La Flèche, Keith Howlett, Loblaw, lower generic drug prices, Metro Inc., Richard Dufresne, Shoppers Drug Mart
2018, Issue 02-12-2018, Issues, Leading Headlines, News, Pharmacy, Retail News

TORONTO — Pharmacy operators across Canada will be hit hard by lower generic drug prices set to take effect this spring, said Metro Inc. chief executive officer Eric La Fleche. The pan-Canadian Pharmaceutical Alliance — which represents the provincial, territorial and federal governments — and the Canadian Generic Pharmaceutical Association announced late last month that
January 1, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
Gary Senecal, Jeff Leger, Loblaw, Mike Motz, Shoppers Drug Mart
2018, Issue 01-01-2018, Issues, News

TORONTO — Jeff Leger has been appointed president of Shoppers Drug Mart, succeeding Mike Motz, who has been promoted to chief operating officer of SDM parent Loblaw Cos. Leger had previously served as executive vice president of pharmacy and health care for both Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart stores. Prior to that, he was senior
January 1, 2018 by Brian Bossetta and Chain Drug Review
Aphria, Galen Weston, Loblaw, medical cannabis, medical marijuana, medical-grade cannabis, MedReleaf, Shoppers Drug Mart, Vic Neufeld
2018, Issue 01-01-2018, Issues, News
TORONTO — Canada’s largest retail pharmacy, Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM), is set to become a licensed dispenser of medical marijuana, pending approval from Health Canada, the Canadian government’s department of public health. In anticipation of that approval, medical marijuana producer MedReleaf recently said it has signed an agreement with SDM to become a medical cannabis
December 22, 2017 by Brian Bossetta
Aphria, Galen Weston, Loblaw, medical marijuana, medicinal cannabis, MedReleaf, Shoppers Drug Mart, Vic Neufeld
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart is set to become a licensed dispenser of medicinal cannabis, pending approval from Health Canada, the Canadian government’s department of public health. Medical marijuana producer MedReleaf said yesterday it has signed an agreement with Shoppers Drug Mart to become a medical cannabis supplier to the chain. The announcement comes on
December 12, 2017 by Geoff Walden
Gary Senecal, Jeff Leger, Loblaw, Mike Motz, Robert Wiebe, Shoppers Drug Mart
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

TORONTO — Jeff Leger has been named president of Shoppers Drug Mart, succeeding Mike Motz, who has been promoted to chief operating officer of SDM parent Loblaw Cos. Loblaw confirmed Leger’s appointment on Tuesday. He previously served as executive vice president of pharmacy and health care for both Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart stores. Prior
December 11, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
customer loyalty program, Galen Weston, Loblaw, PC Optimum, PC Plus, retail loyalty programs, Shoppers Drug Mart, Shoppers Optimum
2017, Issue 12-11-2017, Issues, News
TORONTO — Next year, Loblaw Cos. plans to roll out a unified customer loyalty program that joins together the Shoppers Optimum and PC Plus plans of its Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) and supermarket chains. Called PC Optimum, the combined loyalty program will allow members to earn and redeem loyalty points across Loblaw’s network of nearly
November 13, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
customer loyalty program, Galen Weston, Jim Noteboom, Loblaw, Loblaw Cos., PC Optimum, PC Plus, retail loyalty programs, Shoppers Drug Mart, Shoppers Optimum
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News

TORONTO — Next year, Loblaw Cos. plans to launch a unified customer loyalty program that joins the Shoppers Optimum and PC Plus plans of its Shoppers Drug Mart and supermarket chains. Called PC Optimum, the combined loyalty program will enable members to earn and redeem loyalty points across Loblaw’s network of nearly 2,500 grocery and
August 19, 2017 by Bill Schiffner
Justin Bates, Loblaw, Neighbourhood Pharmacies, Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, Shoppers Drug Mart
2017, Issue 08-21-2017, Issues, News
TORONTO — The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada (Neighbourhood Pharmacies) has named Jeff Leger, executive vice president of pharmacy and health care at Loblaw Cos. and Shoppers Drug Mart, as the new chair of the association. “I am very pleased to take on this leadership role and to work with the staff and members of
July 12, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Bob Chant, British Columbia wildfires, Clint Mahlman, Loblaw, London Drugs, Shoppers Drug Mart
Leading Headlines, Retail News

BRITISH COLUMBIA, Canada — London Drugs and Loblaw Cos., including its Shoppers Drug Mart chain, are collecting donations and pitching in supplies to help residents affected by wildfires raging around south-central British Columbia. The province announced a state of emergency on Friday because of the wildfires, and as of Wednesday there were more than 180
May 3, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Galen Weston, Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart
Business, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy

BRAMPTON, Ontario — Shoppers Drug Mart turned in narrow revenue and same-store sales gains for the 2017 first quarter. Parent Loblaw Cos. said Wednesday that for the 12-week first quarter ended March 25, Shoppers Drug Mart totaled revenue of $2.773 billion (Canadian), up 0.3% from $2.764 billion a year earlier. Front-of-store sales declined 1.4% to
April 21, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Chong Bang, convenience food, Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart, Shoppers Drug Mart Enhanced Convenience Food
Leading Headlines, Retail News

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Shoppers Drug Mart is opening its first Enhanced Convenience Food location here this weekend. Canada’s largest drug chain, part of Loblaw Cos., said the Shoppers Drug Mart Enhanced Convenience Food section is slated to open on Saturday, April 22, at 8 a.m. PT in its store on 2748 East Hastings Street
April 17, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
Galen Weston, Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News

BRAMPTON, Ontario — Loblaw Cos. plans a spate of retail store enhancements, including at its Shoppers Drug Mart chain, as part of a $1.3 billion capital investment. Canada’s largest food and drug retailer said the investment will expand and improve its store network, including properties owned and operated by its Choice Properties REIT. Plans call
April 11, 2017 by Chain Drug Review
HealthWatch, HealthWatch for Business, Loblaw, Mark Rolnick, prescription drug plan, Shoppers Drug Mart
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News

BRAMPTON, Ontario — Shoppers Drug Mart is launching HealthWatch for Business, a new prescription drug plan for Canadian employers that integrates with their current health coverage. Parent Loblaw Cos. said Tuesday that HealthWatch for Business can save employers and their employees 5% to 10% on their prescription plan through better management of drug spending. HealthWatch