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August 7, 2012
CVS Caremark's Q2 growth prompted by Walgreens-ESI stalemate

The stalemate between Walgreens and Express Scripts may have come to an end, but CVS Caremark remains optimistic and has developed a multifaceted plan to help it retain a significant number of the prescriptions gained from the impasse, CVS Caremark president and CEO Larry Merlo told analysts during Tuesday morning’s second-quarter conference call.

July 27, 2012
AmerisourceBergen Specialty Group revenues up 8%; key growth driver

AmerisourceBergen on Thursday reported that in its fiscal-year third quarter ended June 30, diluted earnings per share were 71 cents, an 8% increase over the prior-year quarter.

June 14, 2012
Kroger: Customer First strategy contributes to 34 consecutive quarters of positive IDs

Kroger on Thursday posted its 34th consecutive quarter of positive identical-supermarket sales, vetting the company's approach to competing in the food industry not as a traditional food retailer, but as a retailer that happens to sell its customers a lot of food.

May 22, 2012
General Mills unveils restructuring plans

In an effort to focus on its key growth strategies, General Mills has announced a productivity and cost savings plan that will include a reduction in its workforce.

April 30, 2012
McKesson reports strong Q4, fiscal year 2012

McKesson reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year results, thanks to gains across several of the company's business segments.

April 26, 2012
Safeway CEO to analysts: Grocer is not bracing for a buyout

Recent events, which have driven Wall Street analysts to speculate that Safeway is a buyout target, are not interrelated, Safeway chairman and CEO Steve Burd assured analysts Thursday morning during the grocer's first-quarter conference call.

April 12, 2012
Rite Aid posts strong Q4, FY2012

Despite running fewer stores, Rite Aid grew its sales and narrowed its losses during the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012, thanks to a boost in its loyalty card program membership, a longer fiscal year and the continuing dispute between Walgreens and Express Scripts.

April 10, 2012
Supervalu will continue to focus on value pricing, hyperlocal merchandising in fiscal 2013

Looking ahead to fiscal 2013, Supervalu will continue its focus on "hyperlocal" merchandising, value-driven pricing and its transformational remodels to build on its momentum coming out of fiscal 2012.

April 5, 2012
More March madness: Target comps increase 7.3%

For the second month in a row, Target’s same-store sales were nearly double the expected amount.

March 28, 2012
Family Dollar: Net income, EPS see double-digit growth in Q2

Rising gas prices and a cautious consumer environment continues to benefit the dollar store, with Family Dollar being the latest example.

March 22, 2012
Profits surge at Dollar General

Dollar General's quarterly profit surged 33% to a record $299 million, from $226 million in the prior year.

March 21, 2012
Fred's delivers on remodel initiative, but sales lag

Regional discounter Fred's made good on its promise of a year ago to further expand a new merchandising initiative, but an intensely competitive market made fourth-quarter sales tough to come by.

March 1, 2012
Kroger records Q4 net loss despite boost in total, same-store sales

Despite recording an increase in total and identical-store sales during fourth quarter 2011, Kroger reported a net loss due to costs associated with consolidating its pension plan for union workers.

February 23, 2012
Sales challenging, but profits up and outlook rosy at Target

Target overcame modest fourth-quarter sales growth to report profits that exceeded its earnings guidance and also provided a better-than-expected outlook for 2012.

January 27, 2012
AmerisourceBergen reports $20.4 billion in Q1 revenue

AmerisourceBergen on Thursday reported $20.4 billion in revenue for the first quarter ended Dec. 31, up 2%.

January 11, 2012
Supervalu sticks to strategy despite Q3 losses

Supervalu said it is sticking to its "8 Plays to Win" strategy, a multipronged plan designed to benefit the company and its customers, despite reporting several losses during the third quarter.

December 20, 2011
At Analyst Day, CVS Caremark unveils host of new initiatives across the board — front-end, pharmacy, clinics and PBM

At its annual Analyst Day in New York on Tuesday, CVS Caremark executives outlined strong growth for 2012 and unveiled several new offerings and initiatives that are expected to help drive profitable long-term growth as it works to reinvent pharmacy and focus on its “integration sweet spots.”

December 15, 2011
Wellness+ enhancements, flu immunizations contribute to strong third quarter for RAD

Rite Aid experienced stronger sales in third quarter 2012 as it expanded its Wellness+ loyalty card program and saw continued growth in flu immunizations and the Wellness store format, the company said Thursday.

December 7, 2011
Helen of Troy to acquire P&G's Pur business

Helen of Troy has signed a definitive agreement to acquire all assets of Procter & Gamble's water purification brand.

December 1, 2011
Kroger posts 32 consecutive quarters of comp sales gains; increases outlook for year

Kroger posted its 32nd consecutive same-store sales gains as the grocer continues to grab market share due to a combination of a customer service initiative and value pricing.

November 22, 2011
UnitedHealthcare acquires XLHealth

A UnitedHealth Group company announced its plans to acquire a sponsor of Medicare Advantage health plans in an all-cash transaction.

November 15, 2011
Walmart turns the comps corner as holidays arrive

Walmart delivered a long-awaited same-store sales increase of 1.3% at its U.S. stores division in the third quarter and pointed to ongoing momentum for the holidays with comps guidance ranging from flat to up 2%.

November 3, 2011
CVS' Merlo: PBM continues to demonstrate success

CVS Caremark on Thursday reported solid third-quarter results — 2 cents above the high end of its guidance range — driven in large part by better-than-expected performance in its pharmacy benefit management, which is in the midst of a profit-improvement plan.

August 25, 2011
Fred's Q2: Customer challenged; pharmacy significant POD

Southeastern discount banner Fred's on Thursday morning reported that the consumer continues to be challenged by economic pressures.

August 17, 2011
Accelerating comps drive Target performance

Target reported second-quarter earnings per share of $1.03 that beat analysts’ estimates by a nickel, and the company elevated its full-year profit forecast amid ongoing success of key initiatives.

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