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January 9, 2013
Following challenging 2012, Walgreens looks to expand pharmacy role in 2013 and beyond

"2012 was definitely an important year for Walgreens," Greg Wasson, Walgreens president and CEO, told shareholders here Wednesday afternoon at the chain's annual shareholder meeting. "We did make some tough choices to protect and solidify … our position for the long term," he said. "[But] our vision is crystal clear to become the first choice for health and daily living in America."

November 28, 2012
L&R Distributors acquires SAJ Distributors and rights to the Select Brand private-label line from Walgreens

L&R Distributors on Wednesday acquired the assets of SAJ Distributors, along with the private-label line Select Brand, from Walgreens.

September 17, 2012
Walgreens finalizes USA Drug deal

Walgreens on Monday announced that it has completed its purchase of 144 stores operating under the USA Drug, Super D Drug, May’s Drug, Med-X and Drug Warehouse names located in Arkansas, Kansas, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma and Tennessee.

September 14, 2012
Walgreens to shutter certain USA Drug-affiliated stores

Walgreens announced plans to close more than half of the stores it is acquiring in its deal with USA Drug.

September 11, 2012
Walgreens announces pricing of senior notes

Walgreens on Monday announced that it has priced an underwritten public offering of senior notes.

July 30, 2012
Smaller cos. enter space

A number of smaller manufacturers of male contraceptives are launching into the market to challenge the big three: Church & Dwight (72.8% dollar share in the category), Ansell Healthcare (11.6% dollar share) and Reckitt Benckiser (11.5% dollar share).


July 9, 2012
WAG fires another salvo in bid to outflank ESI

Another quality regional drug chain is about to be a memory.

July 9, 2012
Walgreens-USA Drug deal: Narrow networks making local marketshare battles key

Narrow networks. They're all the rage.

July 5, 2012
Walgreens to acquire mid-South drug store chain

Walgreens has entered into an agreement to acquire a regional drug store chain for approximately $438 million.

August 16, 2011
Two independents combine under USA Drug banner

Groundwork has begun on a new USA Drug store here that will combine the operations of the Overturf DME Pharmacy and David's Pharmacy in a 15,000-sq.-ft. facility, according to a report in the Southeast Missourian published Monday.

July 18, 2011
USA Drug to open new store in Missouri

USA Drug will be combining Overturf DME Pharmacy and David’s Pharmacy under one banner as the company broke ground here on a new store, according to a Daily Statesman report published Sunday.

April 25, 2011
USA Drug gets back in growth mode

There’s nothing like a recession for focusing merchants on what matters most. For USA Drug, that meant concentrating on core markets, cutting costs and recharging its image for down-home value, neighborly service and a broadly merchandised front end focused on local consumer preferences.


January 5, 2011
Anticipating customer needs makes USA a force in Goliath’s backyard

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — USA Drug grew up in Arkansas, home turf of Walmart. But to characterize the 140-unit drug store operator as David to Walmart’s Goliath doesn’t do justice to this feisty retail innovator, which wields plenty of clout across the nation’s midsection, under a variety of store banners.


March 22, 2010
Tacking against rough economic winds, Walgreens ups second-quarter earnings

A still-moribund economy, weak consumer demand at the front end of the store and an...

March 18, 2010
Walgreens: Roaring out of the gate

The “hedgehog” has evolved. It’s now more like a lion on the prowl....

March 17, 2010
Walgreens to acquire pharmacy business, other assets from Memphis USA Drug stores

Walgreens reached an agreement with USA Drug to acquire the prescription files and other assets...

January 14, 2010
Smart for Life Cookie Diet makes its way to USA Drug

Smart for Life Cookie Diet is extending its reach to USA Drug stores, Smart for...

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