Financial News

Supervalu completes deal with AB Acquisition

Mar 21, 2013

Supervalu announced the completion of the sale of its Albertsons, Acme,...

MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu on Thursday announced the completion of the...

Rite Aid raises record-breaking amount for Children's Miracle Network

Mar 20, 2013

Rite Aid raised $5.9 million for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals in...

CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid raised $5.9 million for Children's Miracle...

NRF: Easter spending doesn't jump, on par with 2012

Mar 20, 2013

According to a new spending survey from the National Retail Federation,...

WASHINGTON — According to a new spending survey from the...

Cardinal Health braces for August contract expiration with Walgreens

Mar 19, 2013

In the wake of a new partnership announcement between Walgreens and...

DUBLIN, Ohio — In the wake of a new partnership announcement between...

WAG Q2 results headed in right direction as chain prepares three new flagship openings in DC, NY and Boston

Mar 19, 2013

Even as Walgreens expands its operation globally through strategic...

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Even as Walgreens expands its operation globally...

Walgreens, Alliance Boots announce blockbuster partnership with AmerisourceBergen

Mar 19, 2013

Walgreens will no longer source branded prescription medicines directly...

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens will no longer source branded...

Ahold repurchases 960,596 shares

Mar 18, 2013

Dutch supermarket operator Royal Ahold has repurchased nearly 1 million...

AMSTERDAM — Dutch supermarket operator Royal Ahold has repurchased...

SPECIAL REPORTS

Top 100 Niche Brands 2013

Success in the mass market can be an uphill battle for some niche brands as retailers trim selection, bolster private-label offerings and pass on smaller brands they perceive as higher risk. However, retailers also are increasingly looking to distinguish themselves from the competition, whether it is through exclusive offerings, customization or in-store services. To gain greater insight, Drug Store News once again hosted a virtual roundtable discussion with some of today’s leading players.

REGIONAL CHAIN REPORT

The Locals: Regional chains on the express track

Even as the big chains get bigger, the industry's top regional chains continue...

POWERx PLAYERS: DSN ANNUAL REPORT 2013

The DSN PoweRx Players ranks the Top 50 kings of pharmacy — including drug chains, independents, supermarkets, mass and club stores — by the one metric that matters: pharmacy sales. This year's rankings also include the top Canadian pharmacy chains. Click here for the full report.