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December 8, 2010
Target’s ClearRx named Design of the Decade

Target called it “pharmacy rethought from the bottle up” when it was introduced more than five years ago. Now, the company’s breakthrough ClearRx packaging innovation for prescription drugs has been named Design of the Decade by the Industrial Designers Society of America.

December 7, 2010
Small formats gain momentum, grab attention


BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart’s Neighborhood Market concept finally is getting its due more than 12 years after the first unit opened in late 1998. Next year, the company expected to open between 30 and 40 small stores, the majority of which will be Neighborhood Market units, in addition to a handful of pilot stores measuring less than 30,000 sq. ft. that the company views as a potential growth vehicle for either urban or rural markets.


December 2, 2010
Target reports blowout November

Same-store sales surged 5.5% at Target during November, exceeding the company’s guidance and analysts’ expectations for a low-single digit gain.

November 15, 2010
Select Target stores 'kick' off mobile app

A location-based retail app now is available for Target shoppers in select markets....

November 2, 2010
Stores thriving, PBM 'selling season going great,' Ryan says of CVS Q3

CVS Caremark announced on Wednesday that third-quarter results were at the higher end of its...

October 29, 2010
Target launches anti-smoking campaign with American Cancer Society

MINNEAPOLIS — Target announced that it is launching a month-long anti-smoking campaign in connection with the American Cancer Society's 2010 Great American Smokeout to support guests and team members in their efforts to quit smoking.

October 27, 2010
Target encourages shoppers to 'ask us'

As part of its "Ask Us" pharmacy campaign launched some months back, Target is showcasing...

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 24, 2010
Extra! Extra! Read all about it—online!

As this issue went to press, it sure had been a busy week here at Drug Store News. And that means it was a busy week for the industry, too.

October 21, 2010
Despite Q2 losses, A&P moves ahead with turnaround plan

With its new management team in place, grocer A&P is moving ahead with its turnaround...

October 19, 2010
Shutterfly inks deal with CVS/pharmacy, Walgreens

Shutterfly customers looking for more in-store pickup options can look no further than CVS/pharmacy and...

October 18, 2010
Target officially unveils Kodak photo kiosks with Facebook connectivity

Target shoppers now can enjoy social network connectivity at in-store Kodak picture kiosks....

October 17, 2010
Target renovates urban stores to new layout

Target announced that stores in Chicago, Dallas and Washington, D.C., have been redesigned to further...

October 6, 2010
Target misses September estimates

Target said its same-store sales rose 1.3% in September, missing Wall Street's expectations for a...

September 27, 2010
Walgreens posts strong earnings gains as divisions push through renewal plan

Walgreens stock was up nearly 9% in early trading Tuesday morning after the company posted...

September 26, 2010
Big things come in small packages at Target

Target reportedly is scaling back with a new small urban format....

September 26, 2010
Target-funded study highlights cost of hunger in Minnesota

A Target-funded study, conducted by the University of Minnesota Food Industry Center, found that hunger...

September 21, 2010
Target redesigns hometown stores

Target announced that it has revamped a number of stores in its hometown. The company...

September 15, 2010
Taylor Swift launches exclusive card collection at Target

Taylor Swift is taking her latest American Greetings card collection to Target stores nationwide....

September 13, 2010
P&G announces offerings at Target to support St. Jude's

Procter & Gamble is offering Target shoppers an opportunity to save the lives of children...

September 12, 2010
Loyalty program adds the ‘plus’ to consumers’ wellness

Rite Aid’s wellness+, one of the few loyalty cards that proffers an actual healthcare component...

September 6, 2010
Target opens eight new clinics

Target officially announced on Monday the opening of eight new Target Clinic locations in Chicago...

August 31, 2010
Target looks to expand clinic business

Target is looking to open eight new Target Clinic locations in Chicago and Palm Beach,...

August 26, 2010
Food store offerings make sense

You only have to look as far as a recent SymphonyIRI Group study to realize...

August 25, 2010
Black & Decker introduces digital gardening device

Tool company Black & Decker has introduced a device that it says is designed to...

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