Retail News

05/21/2013 - 3:03pm
Bartell Drugs purchases two new pharmacies

Bartell Drugs has increased its store count by two following the purchase of two pharmacies.

05/21/2013 - 2:46pm
NACDS submits statements for Senate, House hearings advocating Medicare enhancements

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has announced that, in written statements submitted for U.S. Senate and House of Representatives committee hearings this week, it noted the essential role of community pharmacy in the success of the 10-year-old Medicare Part D prescription drug program and urged program enhancements focused on the quality and affordability of care.



05/21/2013 - 2:20pm
Kroger places Empowered Products' Pink in 1,400 stores across U.S.

Empowered Products Inc. announced Kroger has placed its first batch of orders for Empowered Products' Pink line of personal lubricants for five of Kroger's distribution centers across the United States.

05/21/2013 - 1:56pm
Fred's declares quarterly cash dividend

Fred's announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share.

05/21/2013 - 1:44pm
Walgreens offers veterans and active duty military Memorial Day discount

To celebrate the service and commitment of the nation’s military and honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country, Walgreens is offering a Memorial Day discount to all veterans and active duty military personnel.

05/21/2013 - 1:38pm
CVS Caremark's Merlo named March of Dimes 2013 Citizen of the Year

CVS Caremark President and CEO Larry Merlo has been named the 2013 March of Dimes Rhode Island 2013 Citizen of the Year for his and the company’s ongoing support of the March of Dimes mission.

05/21/2013 - 10:55am
Evol Foods markets products through Target

Evol Foods is marketing its line of natural and organic frozen meals and snacks through Target stores around the country, the company said Tuesday.

05/20/2013 - 3:07pm
Seniors express satisfaction with preferred pharmacy networks in PCMA-commissioned survey

A recent survey commissioned on behalf of a pharmacy benefit manager trade group found a high degree of satisfaction among Medicare Part D beneficiaries with preferred pharmacy plans.

05/20/2013 - 1:54pm
Kerr Drug introduces Simplify My Meds synchronized-prescription program

Kerr Drug has introduced a new prescription-synchronization service, the retail pharmacy chain said Monday.

05/20/2013 - 11:54am
CVS/pharmacy reminds diabetes patients on importance of regular testing

CVS/pharmacy is reminding patients with diabetes that one of the most important ways they can manage their disease is to perform regular testing of their blood-sugar levels.

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