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05/16/2012 - 1:05pm
Retailers more concerned over impact of rising gas prices versus unemployment

Concern over rising fuel prices has eclipsed unemployment — the leading worry since 2009 — as the No. 1 factor that keeps retailers up at night, according to a study released by BDO USA on Monday, though the current uptick in consumer spending somewhat alleviates that concern.

05/16/2012 - 11:30am
CVS Caremark study: Focus on Rx adherence saved PBM clients $2.4B in 2011

CVS Caremark has aggressively set its sights on enhancing medication adherence, and the initiatives are paying off as the company estimates that its PBM clients saved nearly $2.4 billion in 2011 because of improved medication adherence for chronic conditions, according to findings of its annual Insights Report.

05/16/2012 - 10:31am
Sam's Club to launch online pet care portal

Sam's Club has signed a deal with Triad Retail Media to provide pet care information on its website, Triad said Wednesday.

05/15/2012 - 5:49pm
Shoppers president to take on new position at Supervalu

The president of Shoppers Food and Pharmacy will transition to a new role, parent company Supervalu announced Tuesday.

05/15/2012 - 8:59am
Walgreens expands Prescription Savings Club

Walgreens on Tuesday infused greater value into its Prescription Savings Club program, which now offers discounts on more than 8,000 brand-name and generic prescriptions, thanks to the inclusion of more than 700 "value-priced" generics, which retail as low as $12 for a 90-day supply.

05/14/2012 - 1:05pm
Harris poll: Walgreens tops among drug store retailers in brand equity

Consumers gravitate toward traditional pharmacies for their everyday health-and-wellness needs, according to the "2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend" survey released Monday.

05/14/2012 - 11:17am
Walgreens launches retail job training program for people with disabilities

Walgreens on Monday launched its national Retail Employees with Disabilities Initiative, an in-store training program designed to help people with disabilities gain retail and customer service skills, that works closely with community organizations and vocational rehabilitation agencies to train and develop candidates.

05/14/2012 - 10:31am
Rite Aid category manager resigns

Rite Aid category manager Paul Margeson has resigned, a company spokeswoman said.

05/11/2012 - 3:44pm
CVS/pharmacy launches Spanish-language website

CVS/pharmacy is taking a greater step toward targeting the Hispanic market with the launch of its new Spanish-language website.

05/11/2012 - 9:25am
AmerisourceBergen's acting CFO offered full-time gig

AmerisourceBergen has promoted one of its executives to serve as its finance chief, the company said Friday.

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