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February 1, 2013
Magnacca promoted to Walgreens EVP post

Walgreens promoted Joseph Magnacca to EVP from SVP, effective immediately. Magnacca also retains his title as president of daily living products and solutions.

February 1, 2013
Network of Executive Women names co-chairs for NEW Executive Leaders Forum 2013

The Network of Executive Women on Friday named Donna Giordano, president of the Ralphs division of Kroger, and Monica Turner, general manager of market strategy and planning for Procter & Gamble, co-chairs of the NEW Executive Leaders Forum 2013.

February 1, 2013
Rite Aid appoints Yong Choe as VP government affairs and public policy

Rite Aid on Thursday announced the appointment of Yong Choe as VP federal affairs and public policy. Choe previously served as director of business outreach and member services for the Republican Study Committee, chaired by Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio, and worked in various roles in the government affairs division of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores between 2003 and 2010. In his new position, he will report to EVP pharmacy Robert Thompson.

January 31, 2013
Armada to launch new specialty pharmacy organization at annual summit

Armada Health Care will launch a new association of specialty pharmacy at its upcoming annual summit, the specialty pharmacy services company said Thursday.

January 31, 2013
Kroger Central Division president Bob Moeder retires

Kroger on Thursday announced the retirement of Central Division president Bob Moeder.

January 31, 2013
RAD posts positive January comps amid strong flu season

Rite Aid reported a 0.3% increase in comps for the month of January, the retail pharmacy chain said.

January 31, 2013
Swisse Wellness launches supplement line at Walgreens

A line of OTC products from Australia will hit the shelves of Walgreens Friday.

January 31, 2013
YoCrunch launches Yopa! Greek yogurt brand

YoCrunch has introduced a new line of Greek yogurt, the company said.

January 30, 2013
Quaker promotes healthy living with NFL contest

The winner of a contest sponsored by the Quaker Oats Co. will appear with an NFL rookie quarterback in an event sponsored by the company to promote healthy living.

January 30, 2013
Second Medication Adherence Team Challenge launched

A group of organizations has launched a nationwide competitive outreach project to enlist students studying to become healthcare professionals to find new ways to raise awareness about medication adherence as a public health issue.

January 25, 2013
McKesson Specialty names medical director

McKesson Specialty Health and the U.S. Oncology Network on Friday announced that Marcus Neubauer accepted the position of medical director of oncology services for McKesson Specialty Health, effective March 1.

January 25, 2013
Popchips to launch Katy Perry-inspired flavor

Pop singer Katy Perry will leave her mark on the newest flavor from snack brand Popchips, the company said.

January 23, 2013
Pharmacy retailers, one PBM dominated prescription drug revenues last year, study finds

Five pharmacies dominated prescription drug dispensing revenues in the United States last year, according to a new study.

January 23, 2013
SoloHealth joins former president's health initiative

Health kiosk maker SoloHealth has joined a health program led by former president Bill Clinton, the company said Wednesday.

January 22, 2013
H.D. Smith creates H.D. Smith Specialty Solutions, names leadership team to drive the new business

H. D. Smith announced the establishment of H. D. Smith Specialty Solutions, an organization structured to provide focus and alignment around specialty and traditional brand products, solutions and services.

January 22, 2013
Va. woman wins Giant-Landover sweepstakes

A customer of Giant Food of Landover, Md., received $7,800 in Giant gift cards after winning an online sweepstakes, the Ahold banner said.

January 21, 2013
FMI gives top honor to former Hy-Vee CEO

The retired head of Midwestern supermarket chain Hy-Vee took home the top honor at a recent supermarket industry conference.

January 21, 2013
Kimberly-Clark appoints former Honda, IBM executive as chief information officer

Paper-products manufacturer Kimberly-Clark has appointed Jennifer Sepull as its chief information officer and VP information technology services, the company said.

January 21, 2013
Outgoing FMI exec awarded

The Food Marketing Institute gave an outgoing executive one of its top awards at a supermarket industry conference, the group said Monday.

January 21, 2013
Reports: State legislation targets biosimilar substitution

While regulations for biosimilars work their way through the Food and Drug Administration, state governments are already looking at legislation concerning the substitution of biosimilars for their branded counterparts, according to a legal affairs blog focused on the FDA.

January 21, 2013
Sam's Club hires Katie Workman to promote healthy eating

Sam's Club has hired cookbook author Katie Workman to recommend simple and healthy foods to influence people to eat better, the club retailer said Monday.

January 21, 2013
SymphonyIRI Group names president of Americas

SymphonyIRI Group on Friday named Piyush Chaudhari president of the Americas. Chaudhari will report directly to Andrew Appel, SymphonyIRI’s president and CEO.

January 21, 2013
Walgreens' longtime EVP store operations Glenn Kraiss, 79, passes away

Glenn Kraiss, retired EVP store operations for Walgreens, died Jan. 18 at age 79. His career with Walgreens spanned 50 years to his retirement in 1999.

January 18, 2013
Costco launches PBM

Costco has entered the pharmacy benefit management business, according to published reports.

January 18, 2013
Shopko appoints Jill Soltau as president

Mass-merchandise chain Shopko has appointed a new president, the company said.

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