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05/03/2012 - 12:34pm
Supervalu transitions EVP retail operations role to former Meijer executive

Supervalu on Thursday announced that Pete Van Helden, EVP retail operations, will be leaving the company this spring. Taking his place will be Kevin Holt.

05/03/2012 - 10:01am
Rite Aid's total, same-store sales increase in April

Rite Aid reported a 2.9% increase in same-store sales for the month of April, the company said in a monthly sales report Thursday.

05/03/2012 - 9:17am
ESI issue, generic introductions continue to be a drag on WAG pharmacy comps

Walgreens on Thursday posted April sales of $5.8 billion, a decrease of 3.7% as compared with the same month in fiscal year 2011.

05/02/2012 - 3:04pm
MinuteClinic to support Million Hearts with free blood-pressure checks in May

CVS Caremark announced on Wednesday that it is supporting Million Hearts during National High Blood Pressure Education Month in May through a number of patient-focused initiatives.

05/02/2012 - 11:31am
CVS Caremark's integrated model drives positive outcomes, fuels 'terrific' Q1

CVS Caremark president and CEO Larry Merlo told analysts Wednesday morning that he was “very pleased” with the company's first quarter, as results across both the retail and pharmacy benefit management segments came in at the high end of expectations, and its integrated assets continue to demonstrate success and improve patient lives.

05/02/2012 - 10:16am
Walgreens expands vaccination offerings across Massachusetts

With new Massachusetts state regulations allowing pharmacists to administer a broad range of immunizations, Walgreens has significantly expanded vaccine availability at all of its 165 locations across the state, and now is offering immunizations daily for 12 vaccines currently recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the retail pharmacy operator announced Wednesday.

05/01/2012 - 1:25pm
Retail clinics positioned for dramatic growth

Retail clinics and medical centers are poised to expand, thanks to several enhancements in technology.

05/01/2012 - 11:10am
CVS/pharmacy's redesigned mobile app enables shoppers to access ExtraCare cards

CVS/pharmacy has updated its mobile application so shoppers now can digitally store their ExtraCare card in their smartphone, eliminating the need to carry an ExtraCare card when shopping.

04/30/2012 - 2:42pm
Catalina acquires Modiv Media

Catalina Marketing has boosted its portfolio by acquiring a mobile commerce solutions provider.

04/30/2012 - 12:43pm
SymphonyIRI study: Greater consumer confidence not loosening purse strings

Consumers’ confidence in their personal finances is returning to levels seen in first quarter 2011, according to SymphonyIRI Group’s latest MarketPulse survey, released Friday. But while confidence remains high, the same consumers remain frugal.

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