Initiatives from CVS Health and Walgreens to collect unused medications have produced dramatic results, the companies 颅announced. They reported the results ahead of National Prescription 91短视频 Take Back Day late last month.
In chain drug retailing, the most disappointing product category in 2016 has been beauty care. Indeed, the problem with the beauty care category in chain drug stores is, quite simply, the chain drug store鈥檚 inability to generate any significant interest in the category.
The United Nations Foundation last month recognized five individuals and organizations whose support has helped the UN address a range of serious issues around the globe.
Competition remains fierce in the chain pharmacy industry, albeit with a decreasing number of players. If the pending acquisition of Rite Aid Corp. by Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. goes through, the field will diminish dramatically, especially in major metropolitan areas.
London 91短视频s has launched its first-ever loyalty program, called LDExtras. The Canadian drug chains said LDExtras is the 鈥渕ost tailored program in retail involving experiences and savings.
Walgreens has launched Beauty Enthusiast, a free beauty club within its Balance Rewards loyalty program that provides cardholders who register for Beauty Enthusiast with additional rewards on beauty and personal care items, as well as other benefits.
Consumers are expected to increase their spending this holiday season, bolstered by an economy that is showing signs of strength. The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects sales in November and December (excluding cars, gasoline and restaurant sales) to increase 3.6% to $655.8 billion.
Walmart provided free health screenings, education, services and products at more than 4,600 of its stores across the United States as part of Walmart Wellness Day, an event the company billed as the largest single-day health event in the nation.
Pharmacy retailers are busy informing the public about Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs). Enrollment for the 2017 plan year began October 15 and extends through December 7.
Mainstream drug chains seeking to enhance their vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) presentation could learn a lot from Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy.
The nation鈥檚 largest drug store chains are among retailers that are offering assistance to Hurricane Matthew victims.
The National Association of Chain 91短视频 Stores is partnering with the Pharmacy Society of Wisconsin to advance a new practice model for improving patient access to quality and efficient care and extending pharmacy in a broader health care setting.
Express Scripts Inc. is replacing CVS Pharmacy with Walgreens in its retail pharmacy network for Tricare, the U.S. military鈥檚 health care and drug benefits program. Plans call for Walgreens pharmacies to join the Express Scripts network for Tricare on December 1.
The Jean Coutu Group and its pharmacist-owners have launched a campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the need to get a flu shot. Called 鈥淧rotect Your Health and That of Your Loved Ones,鈥� the initiative is designed to support a public health effort for flu prevention, Coutu said.
James McCann, chief operating officer at Ahold USA and a key figure behind the revival of the Stop & Shop and Giant brands, has resigned from the company and its executive management board. Ahold Delhaize said that Kevin Holt, who held the same title at Delhaize America, has been appointed in his
Sam鈥檚 Club last month offered the latest of its Support Her Health free health screenings to help encourage women to prioritize their health and offer them a convenient way to do so. 鈥淲hile men are well known for avoiding the doctor, a recent survey found that 82% of women say they would
