February 8, 2016 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
Dorian Lo, Jeff Leger, Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart
2016, Issue 02-08-2016, Issues, Leading Headlines, News, Pharmacy, Retail News
TORONTO — Jeff Leger has been named executive vice president of pharmacy and health care for both Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart stores. He had been senior vice president of Loblaw pharmacy and pharmaceutical partnerships. Leger took the new role following the departure of Dr. Dorian Lo, who was executive vice president of pharmacy and
February 8, 2016 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
Joe Fresh Beauty, Kelly Jessop, Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart, Shoppers Optimum
2016, Issue 02-08-2016, Issues, News
TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) has expanded its beauty offering with the introduction of the Joe Fresh Beauty collection. The launch brings a comprehensive new lineup of seasonally relevant colors and innovative products for face, cheeks, eyes and lips, with new items to be added on a regular basis, including core and seasonal cosmetics.
January 21, 2016 by Chain Drug Review
beauty care, Joe Fresh Beauty, Kelly Jessop, Loblaw, Pharmaprix, Shoppers Drug Mart
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Videos
TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart is building on an already strong beauty care offering with the addition of the Joe Fresh Beauty collection. Canada’s largest drug chain said Thursday that more than 150 Joe Fresh Beauty cosmetics products are now on shelves at 850 Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix nationwide. With prices ranging from $8 to
August 10, 2015 by Geoff Walden and Chain Drug Review
Galen Weston, Joe Fresh, Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart
2015, Issue 08-10-2015, Issues, News
TORONTO — Loblaw Cos. will shutter 52 underperforming stores, including Shoppers Drug Mart units, over the next year, giving up revenue to boost its bottom line. Canada’s No. 1 grocer said the closing of the outlets — which also include supermarkets, stand-alone Joe Fresh clothing outlets and gas stations — is expected to cut its
July 23, 2015 by Chain Drug Review
fiscal 2015 second quarter, Galen Weston, Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BRAMPTON, Ontario — Shoppers Drug Mart saw revenue and same-store sales climb in the fiscal 2015 second quarter at parent Loblaw Cos. Loblaw said Thursday that for the 12 weeks ended June 20, Shoppers Drug Mart’s sales totaled $2.689 billion, up 3.1% from $2.476 billion a year earlier. In the front end, sales rose 3.2%
June 15, 2015 by Chain Drug Review
Canadian drug chain, Loblaw, loyalty program, My Optimum. My Rewards., Shelagh Stoneham, Shoppers Drug Mart, Shoppers Optimum
2015, Issue 06-15-2015, News
TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) is getting more personal with its loyalty program. The Canadian drug chain, part of Loblaw Cos., has enhanced its Shoppers Optimum loyalty program with a new platform designed to bring a personalized digital experience. The new offering is called “My Optimum. My Rewards.” It includes an enhanced SDM app
May 28, 2015 by Chain Drug Review
Loblaw, loyalty program, My Optimum. My Rewards., Shelagh Stoneham, Shoppers Drug Mart, Shoppers Optimum
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News, Videos
TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart has enhanced its Shoppers Optimum loyalty program with a new platform designed to bring a personalized digital experience. Called “My Optimum. My Rewards.”, the new offering includes an enhanced Shoppers Drug Mart app and a digital Optimum card, which the Canadian drug chain said will make it easier for customers
May 8, 2015 by Chain Drug Review
comparable-store sales, fiscal 2015 first quarter, Galen Weston, Loblaw, prescription count, same-store sales, Shoppers Drug Mart
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BRAMPTON, ONTARIO — Shoppers Drug Mart saw same-store sales rise in the fiscal 2015 first quarter, posting year-over-year gains in both the front end and the pharmacy. Parent Loblaw Companies Ltd. said that for the first quarter ended March 28, comparable-store sales at the drug chain climbed 3.1% overall, reflecting increases of 2.7% in the
April 27, 2015 by Chain Drug Review
Domenic Pilla, Loblaw, Mike Motz, Shoppers Drug Mart
2015, Issue 04-27-2015, Leading Headlines, News, Retail News
TORONTO — Interviewed in his office some three months into his mandate as president of Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM), Mike Motz exuded the energy and enthusiasm that his colleagues say has typified his approach to his whole career in retail management. He was clearly excited about the opportunities that SDM’s acquisition by Loblaw Cos. has
March 16, 2015 by Scot Meyer and Chain Drug Review
Galen Weston, Loblaw, medication compliance, Patient Contact Centre, pharmacy, President's Choice, Shoppers Drug Mart
2015, Issue 03-16-2015, News
BRAMPTON, Ontario — Loblaw Cos., the parent of Canada’s largest supermarket and pharmacy chains, including Shoppers Drug Mart, plans to invest more than $1.2 billion (Canadian) in its business in 2015. The money will fund new stores and renovations, as well as an expansion of Loblaw’s e-commerce capabilities and improvements to supply chain and information
March 9, 2015 by Chain Drug Review
Galen Weston, Loblaw, medication compliance, Patient Contact Centre, Shoppers Drug Mart
Business, Retail News
BRAMPTON, Ontario — Loblaw Cos., Canada’s largest food and drug retailer, plans to invest more than $1.2 billion into its Canadian business this year. Loblaw said Monday that the 2015 investment includes construction projects for dozens of new and current stores, e-commerce expansion, and continued investment in supply chain and IT infrastructure. The plan also
February 2, 2015 by Chain Drug Review
Alberta, Bruce Winston, IDA, Loblaw, McKesson Canada, pharmacists, pharmacy, prescribing authority, role of pharmacists, Sandstone Pharmacies, Shoppers Drug Mart
2015, Issue 02-02-2015, News, Pharmacy
CALGARY, Alberta — “Before the introduction of the expanded services three years ago, our pharmacists at the end of a busy day would often be physically exhausted. Now at the end of their shifts on a day with a similar volume of traffic they are likely to be mentally, as well as physically, exhausted,” says
July 17, 2014 by Chain Drug Review
Domenic Pilla, Galen Weston, Grant Froese, Loblaw, Mike Motz, Richard Dufresne, Sarah Davis, Shoppers Drug Mart, Vicente Trius
Business, Retail News
BRAMPTON, Ontario — Shoppers Drug Mart is getting a new president as a result of a management shakeup at parent Loblaw Companies Ltd. Domenic Pilla, who joined Shoppers Drug Mart as president and chief executive officer in November 2011 from McKesson Canada, plans to leave the company by the end of the year, Loblaw said