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Apr 2021
Apr 28
Editor’s Note: Cornerstone of the industry
DSN managing editor David Salazar looks at what Larry Merlo’s career says about the industry’s ability to change in order to move pharmacy practice forward.
Apr 27
Editor’s Note: Strength in numbers
DSN managing editor David Salazar discusses the effectiveness of new NACDS chair Colleen Lindholz’s
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
Oct 2021
Oct 15
WBA launches Walgreens Health amid wider health strategy rollout
Walgreens Health is a business segment focused on Walgreens Boots Alliance’s capabilities in primary care, post-acute care and home care — including its investments in VillageMD and CareCentrix.
Oct 15
CDMA names Galvan chairman
John Galvan, Fruth Pharmacy’s vice president of operations, has been elected chairman of the board for the distributor of the Quality Choice private-label program.
Oct 15
Reserveage launches at Vitamin Shoppe
The brand’s Pro-Collagen Booster Skincare Collection was developed to target the face, eyes, neck and décolleté, as well as the hands and feet.
Oct 15
Products to Watch: HRG’s 5 picks from September 2021
HRG’s new product team sifted through the 169 products introduced last month to find five that have the potential to be lasting offerings.
Oct 14
WBA closes fiscal 2021 with strong Q4, full-year growth
Walgreens Boots Alliance finished its fiscal year strong with growth in both fourth-quarter and full-year earnings per share. Sales for the quarter totaled $34.8 billion, with full-year sales totaling $132.5 billion, both reflecting solid growth.
Oct 13
2021 Top Women panelists discuss bringing gender equity to the industry
Watch the first panel of DSN’s three-day Top Women in Health, Wellness & Beauty event.
Oct 12
Capito keynote kicks off DSN’s 2021 Top Women in Health, Wellness & Beauty event
Watch the keynote from Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., that started off three days of programming for DSN’s third annual Top Women in Health, Wellness & Beauty event.
Oct 12
WBA names 2 key executives
Holly May is Walgreens Boots Alliance’s new executive vice president and global chief human resources officer, and Anita Allemand is the company's new chief transformation and integration officer.
Oct 11
Medterra names Reeder CEO
Gregory Reeder will succeed Medterra’s founder, Jay Hartenbach, as CEO of the Irvine, Calif.-based brand, with Hartenbach moving into a new chief innovation officer role.
Oct 11
Retailer of the Year 2021: Walgreens seizes its omnichannel opportunity
With strengthened digital capabilities, a loyalty program built for personalization and a focus on customer-driven assortment, Walgreens is DSN’s 2021 Retailer of the Year
Oct 08
WBA marks Vitamin Angels milestone
The retailer has distributed vitamins and minerals to more than 300 million women and children through its Vitamin Angels collaboration.
Oct 08
California establishes framework for CBD in supplements, other products
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the state’s Assembly Bill 45 into law, establishing a regulatory framework governing the manufacture and sale of products containing CBD.
Oct 01
Walgreens purchasing Bi-Mart’s pharmacy files as regional player exits Rx business
The Eugene, Ore.-based company is selling its pharmacy business, including patient files and pharmacy inventory from 56 stores in Oregon, Idaho and Washington.