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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 12, 2011
Watson's Anda division to build Miss. warehouse, distribution center

Watson Pharmaceuticals will build a drug warehouse and distribution center in Mississippi, the drug maker said Thursday.

July 18, 2011
Report: Walmart may be eyeing Rite Aid

Rumors have been circulating that Walmart may be out to buy Rite Aid, though nothing has been confirmed yet, according to published reports.

July 14, 2011
Colon Cancer Alliance raises awareness in Denver with 'Undy' run

The Colon Cancer Alliance’s Denver Undy 5000 5K run held at City Park last month had more than 1,300 people wearing underwear, boxer shorts or silly costumes helping to bring greater awareness to colon cancer, the second-leading cause of cancer death in the United States.

May 19, 2011
MinuteClinic announces clinical collaboration with Inova

CVS Caremark's MinuteClinic division has announced a clinical collaboration with northern Virginia healthcare provider Inova Health System to enhance healthcare services provided in communities throughout Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun and Prince William counties.

April 25, 2011
Shopko’s ‘I-think-I-can’ attitude pays off


Shopko’s story is sort of like a retailing version of “The Little Engine that Could.” Among mass merchandise retailers, it’s one of the smaller and less well-known chains, but that hasn’t stopped it from making its mark, particularly in new health-and-wellness and pharmacy initiatives.


April 20, 2011
Coty donates funds to benefit Japan earthquake relief

Coty recently donated $100,000 to two humanitarian organizations involved in the earthquake relief efforts in Japan, the beauty company announced on Wednesday.

March 25, 2011
NCPA applauds legislation that will boost PBM oversight in Mississippi

A group representing the nation's community pharmacies has applauded legislation introduced in Mississippi that will increase oversight over pharmacy benefit managers.

January 13, 2011
Target sets sights on Canada

Just days after announcing 2011 U.S. expansion plans, Target announced an acquisition in Canada that will enable it to open between 100 and 150 stores during the next four years.

January 11, 2011
BB&T rescinds mandatory mail Rx proposal, drawing praise from independent pharmacies

The nation’s top independent pharmacy group is hailing a recent decision by a major corporation to maintain freedom of choice of where its employees fill their maintenance prescription medicines.

January 11, 2011
Price Chopper set to buy N.Y. indy pharmacy

Supermarket chain Price Chopper will buy out an independent pharmacy in Malta, N.Y., according to media reports.

January 10, 2011
Food City seeks to expand Healthy Living Kitchen

Grocer Food City has inked a partnership with the University of Tennessee Medical Center to expand the Healthy Living Kitchen — a move that is expected to result in a significantly greater reach for Healthy Living Kitchen programs and educational efforts at schools, community events and Food City supermarkets throughout the region.

January 5, 2011
Life after Kinray

WHITESTONE, N.Y. — Call him “Stewie Rah Rah.” He doesn’t mind. Stewart Rahr, the man in the bright yellow sunglasses who led Kinray to become the nation’s top independently owned pharmaceutical wholesaler, soon will have more time for his other interests.

November 17, 2010
Genzyme sells diagnostics biz

Biotech company Genzyme Corp. is selling its diagnostics business to Sekisui Chemical Co. for $265...

October 24, 2010
Unilever’s acquisition of Alberto-Culver to boost company’s local, int’l presence

In a move that wasn’t exactly a surprise to many industry observers, Unilever announced plans...

September 26, 2010
Unilever expands hair care business with Alberto-Culver acquisition

Unilever is significantly boosting its hair care portfolio by acquiring Alberto-Culver for $3.7 billion in cash....

September 12, 2010
Q&A: Life after the NCPA

After a distinguished, eight-and-a-half-year tenure as chief of the National Community Pharmacists Association, Bruce Roberts,...

August 25, 2010
Kroger to open first Marketplace Store in Little Rock, Ark.

Kroger has announced that it will be opening its first Marketplace Store in Little Rock,...

August 22, 2010
WAG, Electric Boat dive deeper into worksite deal

The submarines built by General Dynamics’ Electric Boat division spend most of their time underwater,...

August 18, 2010
BioIQ at-home health screening kits offered to AAOA employees

UnitedHealthcare and Affiliated Associations of America on Thursday announced that complimentary at-home health screening kits...

August 11, 2010
Magic Hat Brewing Co. sold to North American Breweries

Magic Hat Brewing Co., the craft brewery behind the namesake beer, has been sold to...

July 15, 2010
NRF seeks congressional help with job creation

The National Retail Federation told House Republican leaders Friday that Congress needs to pass legislation...

July 7, 2010
Grieshaber named Dillons president

A seasoned Kroger executive has been named the leader of Dillon Food Stores....

May 24, 2010
Tide looking to open dry-cleaners franchises in Ohio, Atlanta markets

Procter & Gamble's detergent brand is looking to open franchised dry-cleaning locations for consumers in...

February 28, 2010
11th Drug Store News Industry Issues Summit

Q: Has the current STATE OF THE ECONOMY caused you to re-evaluate your business, perhaps...

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