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June 9, 2011

NACDS debuts new app for 2011 Marketplace Conference

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has launched its 2011 Marketplace Web-based mobile application, which is designed to enhance attendees' efficiency and experience at the NACDS Marketplace Conference from June 25 to 28 in Boston.

June 7, 2011

SmartSource looks to curb coupon fraud with QR codes

SmartSource has enhanced its online coupons with Quick Response codes that can provide real-time identification of fraudulent coupons.

May 23, 2011

Jean Coutu Group adds photo boutique to app

The Jean Coutu Group has announced that it now is offering a photo boutique on its iPhone application, which enables users to have photos printed through a smartphone.

May 3, 2011

Forrester survey: 91% of retailers have mobile strategy in place or in development

Washington, D.C. -- More and more retailers are experimenting with mobile and social initiatives. According to “The State Of Retailing Online 2011: Marketing, Social, and Mobile” report conducted by Forrester Research. for Shop.org, 91% percent of retailers currently have a mobile strategy in place or in development (up from 74% a year ago), and 72% say they will increase their spending on social networks this year over last.

April 28, 2011

Navarro Discount Pharmacy launches mobile app

Navarro Discount Pharmacy, which operates 28 stores in the Miami area, has launched a free pharmacy mobile application for its customers.

April 19, 2011

NACDS launches mobile app for Annual Meeting

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores announced on Tuesday the launch of its 2011 Annual Meeting mobile Web-based application, which is designed to enhance attendees' efficiency and experience at the NACDS Annual Meeting from April 30 to May 3 in Scottsdale, Ariz.

April 11, 2011

Consumers prepared to slow spending

Nearly three-quarters of Americans surveyed by Deloitte said higher prices could slow their spending in the upcoming months.

April 6, 2011

New app offers diabetics meal planning tips

Quantia has partnered with dietitian and diabetes educator Hope Warshaw to develop EatSmart, a mobile diabetes application.

March 25, 2011

Drug Store News launches mobile website

Recognizing and responding to the changing U.S. digital media landscape, Drug Store News is making it even easier for online readers to quickly navigate the latest leading industry news via a newly launched mobile version.

March 14, 2011

Express Scripts reaches smart-phone users with new app

Patients with smart phones using pharmacy benefits served by Express Scripts can access their accounts through a new application launched Monday, the PBM said.

February 18, 2011

Cough-cold marketer opts for app

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. — Prestige Brands became one of the first cough-cold marketers to develop a branded smart-phone app to help moms hone in on the most appropriate  PediaCare remedy for their sick children. It’s not a bad play; a recent Millennial Media report indicated that in 2010, 32% of moms owned a smart phone, versus 20% in 2009. 

February 3, 2011

Weis goes mobile for on-the-go customers

Weis Markets on Thursday announced the launch of a mobile version of WeisMarkets.com offering customers access to its weekly circular, online ordering options for gift cards and party platters, prescription refills and a new Healthy Living section.

January 3, 2011

Dixieland — there’s an app for that

Winn-Dixie Stores on Monday introduced a smart phone application for its customers that will help them locate the closest Winn-Dixie, allow them to view the weekly circular and sales for that specific store, and create and manage shopping lists that both sync with computers and can be shared with other users.

November 7, 2010

MyGlucoHealth teams up with Nokia

The developer of a wireless mobile application designed to help manage diabetes announced that its...

September 20, 2010

TeleManager's iRefill app expands to other smart phone platforms

A smart phone application designed to aid customers at retail pharmacies soon will be available...

August 23, 2010

App available for NACDS’ Pharmacy & Technology Conference attendees

Attendees of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ Pharmacy & Technology Conference in San...

June 1, 2010

NACDS rolls out mobile Web app

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has introduced a mobile Web-based application in line...