Rite Aid launches Wellness+ extension for seniors

Rite Aid is launching an extension to its Wellness+ loyalty card program aimed at elderly customers, the retail pharmacy chain said Wednesday.
Walgreens to further expand solar energy installations in stores

Walgreens, together with Chicago-based solar developer SoCore Energy, announced on Wednesday that they will build more than 200 new solar installations at Walgreens stores.
Most wasteful healthcare spending results from poor adherence, study finds

More responsible use of drugs could save the U.S. healthcare system more than $200 billion per year, according to a new study by the research arm of IMS Health.
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Parody of Kmart ad shows the perils of viral marketing
Jun 17, 2013
Kmart is distancing itself from a parody of its viral "Ship My Pants" ad...
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Financial News

Rite Aid boosts debt offering
Jun 19, 2013
Rite Aid is offering to buy back $810 million worth of debt while...
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Royalty Pharma drops bid for Elan Corp.
Jun 18, 2013
Royalty Pharma will not buy Irish drug maker Elan Corp., the company said...
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Teva to acquire MicroDose for up to $165 million
Jun 18, 2013
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries will spend up to $165 million to buy a...
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Pharmacy customers drawn to on-site beauty services
As many as 58% of consumers are likely to purchase beauty services — such as...

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May I Help You? Really.

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Category Reviews

Consumers still going nuts for nuts
Nuts, due to their healthy profile, continue to be one of the strongest...
Vitamins continue growth
Sales of vitamins, totaling almost $3.6 billion, were up 2.7% for the 52 weeks...

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