Financial News

Flood of generics slows Costco's pharmacy growth
Jan 03, 2008
Costco reported slower growth at pharmacies during its first quarter due...
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Longs reports drop in same store sales
Jan 03, 2008
Longs Drug reported a 1.5 percent drop in same store sales for December....
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CVS announces light December sales, still on course for top end of guidance
Jan 02, 2008
CVS Caremark announced on Thursday that sales in December were lighter...
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Rite Aid posts December results
Jan 02, 2008
Rite Aid on Thursday reported a same-store sales decrease of 0.5 percent...
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Slow holiday demand, mild flu season drain Walgreens’ year-end performance
Jan 02, 2008
Anemic holiday sales growth and a mile flu season drained much of the...
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California Safeway workers approve contract
Dec 27, 2007
Union employees in the Bay Area and Northern California have approved a...
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Retailers could see a predicted $60 billion spent over the next week
Dec 27, 2007
While retail sales for November and December were below predictions,...
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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.