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February 18, 2011
Walgreens, Supervalu brew biz with beer

CHICAGO — The real question behind the introductions of a store-brand beer from both Walgreens and Supervalu is whether or not the new brews will be hits by year’s end. In other words, can Big Flats 1901 and Buck Range Light be to beer what Trader Joe’s Two-Buck-Chuck was to wine?


February 1, 2011
CyberScholar Retail Network rolled out at Costco

Warehouse mass merchandiser Costco will use an online portal to increase in-store product knowledge and enhance shoppers’ experiences.

February 1, 2011
Living Essentials brings shots of energy to shelves

“Do you know what 2:30 in the afternoon feels like?” Not if you have Living Essentials’ 5-Hour Energy on the shelf. The company peppered the airwaves with its commercial message, positioning 5-Hour Energy shots as an alternative to coffee for those 30-somethings in the work force.


February 1, 2011
Optimizing SKU lineup equals success with Curtis at Costco

ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Vic Curtis has come a long way since he began working for Costco Wholesale in 1991 as a pharmacy manager. 


Recently, he was promoted to SVP pharmacy and has seen action in prescription and OTC merchandising, pharmacy operations, mail-order and Internet-based pharmacy, and pharmacy benefit management services, as part of Costco’s team led by Charlie Burnett, the “dean” of Costco’s pharmacy/health and beauty business.

January 6, 2011
Costco's sales rise in December

Net sales for December at Costco rose 11% to nearly $9.2 billion for the five weeks ended Jan. 2, compared with the year-ago period.

December 8, 2010
Costco's Q1 global sales rise 11%

Mass merchandiser Costco had global sales of $18.82 billion during first quarter fiscal 2011, which ended Nov. 21, according to a regulatory filing Wednesday.

December 7, 2010
Annual DSN roundtables draw record crowd


NEW YORK — Walgreens. Costco. CVS Caremark. Rite Aid. H-E-B. Wegmans. Kerr Drug. The list goes on. In all, it was a veritable who’s who of retailing as Drug Store News’ annual Industry 
Issues Summit, which also included a Specialty Pharmacy Roundtable and Diabetes Roundtable, attracted more than 200 attendees — a new attendance record — and featured the most diverse retail panelists to date.


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 8, 2010
Boosting (energy) sales at Costco

Costco customers walking past this Living Essentials 5-Hour Energy pallet aren't likely to know what...

November 4, 2010
Brand of cheese sold at Costco linked to E. coli infections

A brand of cheese sold at Costco stores has been linked to E. coli infections...

November 2, 2010
Report: Initiative to deregulate liquor sales fails in Washington state

A ballot initiative in Washington to deregulate liquor sales has failed, while another appears to...

October 24, 2010
High-power lineup to headline retailer-supplier summit

“This is simply the best, most diverse lineup of retailers we have ever had.” That’s...

October 5, 2010
Costco does well in Q4, FY2010

Costco had a big pickup in sales during fourth quarter 2010 and the fiscal year...

August 4, 2010
Costco's July sales inch up

Club-based mass merchandiser Costco had a slight increase in sales last month, compared with the...

July 7, 2010
Costco to open fifth NYC location

Costco was scheduled to open another store in New York on Thursday at the Rego...

June 2, 2010
Costco installs health kiosks in Canada pharmacies

Mass merchandiser Costco is adding information kiosks to its 25 pharmacies in Canada’s Ontario province....

June 2, 2010
Costco reports third-quarter, year-to-date financial results

Costco Wholesale Corp. reported third-quarter net sales of $17.39 billion, a 12% increase over third...

May 31, 2010
Survey: Costco tops popular chain store list

A report released Tuesday by Consumer Reports said that more than 30,000 shoppers found Costco...

May 26, 2010
Costco's profit soars in Q3

Wholesaler Costco saw a surge in its third-quarter profit, the retailer reported Thursday....

May 16, 2010
Mack Elevation Forum aims to align boardrooms

You can say that for some members of the industry, the National Association of Chain...

May 16, 2010
NACDS awards Costco’s Burnett, S-P’s Barshay

Two highly regarded veterans of the retail and supplier sides of chain pharmacy retailing were...

May 12, 2010
FasTrak toll tags now available at Walgreens, Safeway, Costco

Local retailers are looking to help Bay Area customers who are affected by the state-owned...

May 5, 2010
Costco COO to retire in June

Dick DiCerchio will retire as Costco’s senior EVP and COO, effective June 4, the mass-merchandise...

April 29, 2010
NACDS Annual underscores value of pharmacy

The idyllic Palm Beach setting is splendid. The weather usually is sunny and sublime. And...

March 3, 2010
Costco notes 11% jump in Q2

Costco got an 11% boost in sales for the second quarter of fiscal year 2010,...

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