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Customers seek out local, accessible chain pharmacies

Connected to—and trusted by—the communities in which they operate, regional pharmacies often are able to offer a greater level of care than national chains.

CVS Health to open smaller format stores

Each location will average less than 5,000 square feet and will feature a full-service pharmacy with limited over-the-counter products available for purchase.

Dollar General shares store closure plans amid strong net sales in Q4

In the first quarter of this fiscal year, the company is closing 46 stores and 45 pOpshelf stores and converting an additional six pOpshelf stores to Dollar General stores.

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Walgreens makes $10B take-private deal with Sycamore

Sycamore has agreed to pay $11.45 a share in cash for Walgreens Boots Alliance, representing an equity value of around $10 billion, per a WSJ report.

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Nominations now open for the 2025 Drug Store News Top Women in Health, Wellness & Beauty Awards

The nomination window ends June 6.

Red Carpet Interview: Leigha Dunbar, Walgreens

In our Red Carpet interview series, Tina Cartwright, founder of Rebranding Motherhood, asks attendees at the 2024 Top Women in Health, Wellness & Beauty awards ceremony what motherhood and sisterhood means to them.

Consumers, businesses optimistic about AI’s impact on shopping experience

Nearly two-thirds of consumers surveyed believe AI will improve the quality and speed of customer experience over the next two to three years, according to global cloud firm Genesys.
Dime welcomes new CEO amid expanded Ulta Beauty partnership

Cyndi Isgrig has been named chief executive officer, and in this role will help lead the brand’s next phase.
Surescripts releases 2024 Annual Impact Report

The report reveals a double-digit increase in health intelligence sharing, measurably improving care quality, efficiency, access and affordability.
SheaMoisture unveils Deodorant Aluminum Free Sticks, Whole Body Sprays

The new launches are designed to provide 72-hour odor control, the company said.
IBSA USA debuts Irosolv

Irosolv is an orally dissolving film strip supplement that contains iron and folic acid.
Dr. Reddy’s sells 14 generic non-strategic assets to Senores Pharma for U.S. expansion

The acquired portfolio consists of 13 ANDAs already approved by the Food and Drug Administration and one pending approval.
CVS Weight Management program improves health outcomes, lowers costs

As of Feb. 1, the CVS Weight Management program is available to more than 3.5 million CVS Caremark plan members.

Watch DSN: Pharmacists play vital role in the frontline of healthcare

John L. Colaizzi, Pharm.D., group vice president, head of enterprise pharmacy practice for Walgreens, emphasizes the role pharmacists play in community health, and how they offer proximity, accessibility and essential healthcare services.

Watch DSN: Rite Aid bridges

Summer Kerley, group vice president, pharmacy growth and clinical programs at Rite Aid, shares how the retailer's expanding education around its clinical offerings strengthens patient-pharmacist relationships and improve health outcomes.

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