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August 29, 2011
Safeway gives customers flu shot incentive

Safeway is helping customers prepare for the flu season by offering a new deal for those that get inoculated at its pharmacies.

August 29, 2011
Sam's Club offers mealtime solutions with help from all-star chefs

Sam's Club has tapped eight all-star executive chefs to provide customers with restaurant-quality mealtime solutions.

August 26, 2011
CVS/pharmacy braces for Hurricane Irene, prepares to help with recovery efforts

Hurricane Irene is expected to pummel the East Coast over the weekend, and CVS/pharmacy has announced that it is taking every step to prepare its stores and, if needed, help with recovery efforts.

August 26, 2011
Kroger, The Little Clinic announce availability of flu shots

Kroger has announced that it is offering early flu vaccinations for patients within its 1,900 pharmacy locations nationwide and at the 79 Little Clinic locations in select stores.

August 26, 2011
Rite Aid stocks extra emergency supplies ahead of Hurricane Irene

With Hurricane Irene barreling up the East Coast and expected to make landfall in the Northeast this weekend, Rite Aid is stocking extra emergency supplies in its stores in affected regions, the retail pharmacy chain said.

August 26, 2011
Walgreens preps patients for Hurricane Irene

As officials across the East Coast closely monitor the approach of Hurricane Irene, Walgreens on Thursday afternoon released several tips for assuring prescription needs are met for those potentially impacted by the storm.

August 25, 2011
Alterna ventures into nail fungal solutions under Kerasal foot care brand

Alterna earlier this week launched Kerasal Nail – Fungal Nail Renewal Treatment, a topical formula clinically proven to improve appearance of nails damaged or discolored by fungus and psoriasis.

August 25, 2011
New CVS facility is largest building in N.Y. state to receive LEED Gold certification

CVS/pharmacy and design-build firm Gray Construction have announced that the recently opened CVS/pharmacy distribution center in Chemung County, N.Y., has been awarded LEED Gold certification.

August 25, 2011
Safeway's board announces quarterly dividend

The board of directors for supermarket chain Safeway declared a quarterly cash dividend of 14.5 cents per share.

August 25, 2011
Supplylogix, Kindler & Crimmins Associates to provide inventory management, reverse logistics services

Healthcare technology company Supplylogix and consulting firm Kindler & Crimmins Associates will collaborate to deliver inventory management and reverse logistics services to pharmacy chains around the country, the two companies said.

August 25, 2011
Walgreens elevating presence in Empire State

Walgreens has renewed its lease on the ground floor of the Empire State Building, and exchanged 10,000 sq. ft. of retail space on the concourse level to 10,000 sq. ft. on the second floor near the observatory exit elevators, according to a report published by REBusiness Online Thursday.

August 24, 2011
CVS Caremark announces new share repurchase authorization for up to $4B

CVS Caremark’s board of directors has approved a new share repurchase program for up to $4 billion of the company's outstanding common stock.

August 24, 2011
New men's grooming line pampers men with sampling event at Duane Reade's 40 Wall St.

Looking to promote its new men’s grooming line, now available chain-wide at Duane Reade, the a|MEN|ity brand set up shop at Duane Reade’s flagship store at 40 Wall St., on Wednesday, to educate men on the brand, hand out samples and offer shaves and mini massages.

August 24, 2011
Sally Hershberger to launch hair care kits at CVS in September

Hair care brand Sally Hershberger is launching at CVS stores in September two new kits to help beauty mavens go glam this holiday season.

August 24, 2011
Sears engages social media for charitable campaign

Sears announced that it is inviting Facebook users to support America's military members by voting for the Sears Rebuilding Together affiliate program, which they believe is the most deserving.

August 23, 2011
CVS Caremark announces receipt of requisite consents, termination of replacement capital covenant, expiration of consent solicitation

CVS Caremark has announced the results of its previously announced solicitation of consents from the registered holders as of 5 p.m. Eastern time on Aug. 8 of its 6.125% senior notes due Aug. 15, 2016, to terminate the replacement capital covenant.

August 23, 2011
Kroger's ComfortsForBaby.com helps define mom demographic

Kroger on Tuesday revealed results of its "Kroger Comforts Moms" survey to help understand the mindset of moms with young children.

August 22, 2011
CVS announces availability of flu shots at all pharmacy, retail clinic locations

CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic have announced the "You vs. Flu" campaign, which is supported by more than 20,000 immunizing healthcare professionals who will vaccinate patients every day, no appointment needed, at all CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations nationwide.

August 22, 2011
CVS Caremark names new president of CVS/pharmacy

CVS Caremark has appointed former Macy’s executive Mark Cosby as president of CVS/pharmacy, effective Oct. 1.

August 22, 2011
Needle disposal solution offered exclusively at Walgreens

Sharps Compliance on Monday announced that Walgreens will be the exclusive retailer for the company's Complete Needle Collection & Disposal System.

August 22, 2011
Rite Aid offering flu shots at all pharmacies

Flu shots are available at every Rite Aid store around the country, the retail pharmacy chain said Monday.

August 22, 2011
Volleyballer Nora Tobin joins GNC LiveWell team

GNC on Monday named Nora Tobin — competitive beach volleyball athlete, National Academy of Sports Medicine-certified professional trainer, yoga instructor and upcoming author — to the specialty retailer's GNC LiveWell team as its newest brand ambassador.

August 22, 2011
Walgreens names new general counsel

Walgreens on Monday named Thomas Sabatino Jr. EVP, general counsel and corporate secretary, effective Sept. 12.

August 22, 2011
Walgreens reopens tornado-devastated Joplin, Mo., stores in record time

Walgreens on Monday celebrated the reopening of two Joplin, Mo., stores within three months after one was severely damaged and the other completely demolished by a tornado that swept through the city May 22.

August 19, 2011
Express Scripts preparing for network without Walgreens

Express Scripts is readying for a pharmacy network without Walgreens, according to an analyst report published Thursday.

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