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December 7, 2010

Walmart delivers regionalized health care with new clinic model

 BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart clearly is not unique in the fact that some of its stores offer access to an in-store health clinic, but what is unique is that several years ago, the retail giant decided to scrap its retail clinic model of partnering with a handful of independent operators in favor of a more regionalized, healthcare system-driven model. 

December 7, 2010

You spoke; we listened — introducing the NEW DSN

We’re making big changes around here in 2011 — and we’re doing it because you told us to. 

Whenever we ask one of our readers what they want from Drug Store News, inevitably, the answer always is: “Tell me something I don’t already know about.” 

That’s the problem with most trade magazines today — by the time you get the issue, it’s all old news; often more than a month old by the time it lands on your desk.  

December 6, 2010

Smart phones may make for smart shopping, new survey finds

Consumers see smart phones as future personal, coupon-clipping shopper assistants, a global survey released Monday by Accenture found.

December 3, 2010

CVS/pharmacy moves ahead with succession plan, Hank Mullany named president

CVS Caremark announced on Friday that former Walmart North executive Hank Mullany will succeed Larry Merlo as president of CVS/pharmacy. The move is part of the corporate succession plan announced last May in which Tom Ryan will retire as CEO prior to the next annual meeting and Merlo will step up as CEO.

December 3, 2010

Walgreens puts its money where its mouth is with World AIDS Day campaign

Pharmacy advocates are using every tool they can to spread the message that pharmacists bring a lot more than prescription services to the healthcare table. So how about a 341-ft. digital billboard looming above Times Square?

December 2, 2010

Bob Kwait, Richard Braddock receive Good Scout award

Industry veteran Bob Kwait, chairman and COO of Bob Kwait Consulting Group, and FreshDirect chairman and CEO Richard Braddock were honored Wednesday during the 2010 Consumer Products "Good Scout" Award Luncheon in New York.

November 30, 2010

Caltrate Soft Chews hit retail

On the same day that the Institute of Medicine increased the daily recommended intake of vitamin D to maintain bone health, Pfizer Consumer Healthcare Tuesday announced the launch of Caltrate Soft Chews, which incorporate the higher daily recommended vitamin D goals.

November 30, 2010

Leading industry execs gather for annual Diabetes Roundtable, Industry Issues Summit

The entire retail store is a diabetes destination, and pharmacists are critical in educating and communicating with consumers to help them and their loved ones better manage the chronic disease. That was one of several important messages that industry leaders expressed during Drug Store News’ 8th Annual Diabetes Roundtable discussion on Tuesday in New York at the New York Athletic Club. More than 100 leading industry players gathered for the event, which also included the 12th Annual Industry Issues Summit in the afternoon.

November 30, 2010

Walgreens launches high-impact push in support of World AIDS Day campaign

Walgreens is making a high-impact health statement to mark World AIDS Day that will be hard to ignore.

November 29, 2010

Arbitration proceeding brewing between Kraft, Starbucks

Kraft filed an arbitration proceeding against Starbucks on Monday after the java giant attempted to end an agreement with the company.

November 29, 2010

Black Friday weekend: A boon for retail industry, NRF finds

This Black Friday weekend proved to be a help to retailers, as shopper traffic and spending both increased, the National Retail Federation said.

November 29, 2010

‘The Tillman Story’ available on Blu-ray, DVD Feb. 1

A documentary that examined the controversial death and cover-up of celebrated NFL star-turned-Army-ranger Pat Tillman, who was killed in the line of duty in Afghanistan, will arrive on Blu-ray and DVD.

November 24, 2010

Fiacco entering VP post may be sign of changes

Medicine Shoppe is about to get a new top manager. And with the promotion of company veteran John Fiacco to VP of its Medicine Shoppe and Medicap stores, parent company Cardinal Health effectively is changing the culture at its franchise pharmacy division.

November 24, 2010

Kroger SVP retail operations to retire

A 45-year Kroger veteran will retire from his post in February.

November 24, 2010

Spending on lobbying shows healthcare cos.’ stake in healthcare reform

Most of the newly elected and re-elected Republican members of Congress, Tea Party candidates in particular, vowed to whittle down or repeal healthcare reform once in office, but the healthcare companies that stand to benefit hope to change their minds, as some of their lobbying activities last quarter have shown.

November 22, 2010

NACDS promotes pharmacy’s contribution as NCQA mulls health quality standards

ALEXANDRIA, Va. In another bid to boost the standing of pharmacists in a changing healthcare system, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores urged a leading healthcare think-tank and advocacy group to adopt health quality standards that include a broader role for retail pharmacy professionals.

November 22, 2010

Walmart to open its first campus pharmacy

Bringing its health and prescription services as close to college students in its home state as possible, Walmart revealed plans to open a retail pharmacy in a new, scaled-down Walmart store on the campus of the University of Arkansas ...

November 21, 2010

Motif rolls out hand washes at Target

A new line of hand soaps promises a luxurious scent at an affordable price ...

November 21, 2010

Toys remain steadfast on holiday shopping lists, poll finds

Toys continue to dominate wish lists this holiday season, according to a new poll by...

November 18, 2010

Expect upswing in retail sales, analysis notes

A new analysis indicated that retailers should expect a modest increase in sales despite wavering...

November 18, 2010

MinuteClinic: A force to be reckoned with

The fact that CVS Caremark's MinuteClinic was highlighted as an innovator of healthcare delivery by...