RITE AID

CAMP HILL, Pa. - The Rite Aid Foundation announced Monday a $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross Louisiana Capital Area to help the victims, families and communities across the greater Baton Rouge area that were affected by the historic rainfall and flooding over the weekend.   

CAMP HILL, Pa. - Rite Aid announced Tuesday the availability of seasonal flu shots at Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide.
"Immunizations play a key role in a person's overall health and wellness year-round, but this is especially true when it comes to protecting oneself from the flu," stated Jocelyn Konrad, Rite Aid EVP pharmacy. "With more than 11,000 immunizing pharmacists and thousands of locations across the country, getting a flu shot at Rite Aid is a convenient and easy way for people to make sure that they are protected."

HOUSTON  - RediClinic announced Thursday that it has added online appointment scheduling to its menu of options for customers seeking high-quality, convenient and affordable healthcare. Using RediClinic’s new online appointment system, customers can now schedule same- or next-day appointments from their desktop, tablet or mobile device.

BOSTON - Jeff Fields, a veteran financial executive with significant health care experience, is joining Health Dialog, a leading provider of population health management services, and RediClinic, a leading operator of convenient care clinics, as chief financial officer.

Fields will be responsible for the fiscal management of both RediClinic and Health Dialog as they continue to grow in the total population management services and retail health care markets. He will report to Web Golinkin, CEO of Health Dialog and RediClinic.

RICHMOND, Va. - CarMax Tuesday evening announced that its board of directors has elected Rite Aid chairman and CEO John Standley to membership on the board, bringing total board membership to 12.

Standley will serve on the Audit Committee.

As millennials have cemented themselves as the largest generation by population at 75.4 million, outnumbering baby boomers for the first time, the retail industry has been inundated with insights about their shopping habits.

According to Kantar Retail’s Nicole Santosuosso, the uptick in information and insights about millennials has obfuscated the ways millennials are ushering in fundamental changes in how all consumers shop.

TAMPA, Fla. -- Independent chain Benzer Pharmacy has opened three new stores through its franchise model.

Franchisee Hetal Patel is opening a new pharmacy in Clermont, Fla., while franchisee Harry Patel, Siddharth Patel and Chetna Patel are opening another pharmacy in Immokalee, Fla. The third store is being opened in Poteau, Okla., by Jinal Desai.

CAMP HILL, Pa. - To make sure students stay up to date with the latest technology, Rite Aid is debuting an 8.95-inch Windows tablet in time for back-to-school shoppers. Quality and affordable Craig products are also available including a 19-inch TV and 27-inch speaker tower.

"With Rite Aid's variety of unique and classic back to school items offered at outstanding prices, shoppers will find just what their students will need to academically succeed this school year, while shopping under budget," stated Tony Montini, Rite Aid EVP merchandising and supply chain.