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February 25, 2013
Duane Reade's social gaming partnership looks to drive foot traffic and a little fun

DSN sat down with Calvin Peters, Duane Reade's PR/online manager, to talk about the launch of the social game Ingress, a mobile platform utilizing location-based services to bridge the game into the physical world, and how the company hopes the game will be the next rung in the evolutionary ladder of social retailing helping to drive foot traffic into its stores.

Audio Q&A: Drug Store News sat down with Duane Reade's Calvin Peters to discuss the launch of Ingress. Ingress is not only the next evolution of social gaming — the mobile platform uses location-based services to help bring the game to life in the physical world — Ingress is also the next evolution of social retailing.

August 31, 2012
DSN.TV takes exclusive video store tour of new Duane Reade flagship

In an exclusive video store tour, Duane Reade senior director of store concepts Mike Defazio walks Drug Store News editor Rob Eder and the DSN.TV cameras through the newest Duane Reade flagship store at 100 Broadway. In keeping with the Walgreens/Duane Reade flagship store strategy, the new store serves as a test lab for several new concepts aimed at driving new trips to the store.

NEW YORK — In an exclusive video store tour, Duane Reade senior director of store concepts Mike Defazio walks Drug Store News editor Rob Eder and the DSN.TV cameras through the newest Duane Reade flagship store at 100 Broadway. In keeping with the Walgreens/Duane Reade flagship store strategy, the new store serves as a test lab for several new concepts aimed at driving new trips to the store.

February 5, 2013
Duane Reade isn't playing around with participation in virtual gaming experience

Duane Reade announced the Niantic Labs new mobile game Ingress would be integrated across the chain's more than 250 locations in an effort to increase 'share of voice' and customer engagement.

NEW YORK — Duane Reade on Tuesday announced the Niantic Labs new mobile game Ingress would be integrated across the chain's more than 250 locations in an effort to increase 'share of voice' and customer engagement. Duane Reade, part of the Walgreens family of companies, is one of the first retail partners in the New York Metropolitan area for "Ingress", which blends the physical and virtual world to create a one-of-a-kind gaming experience, Duane Reade stated. 

January 23, 2013
Duane Reade, Citymeals-on-Wheels look to raise funds to feed NYC's homebound elderly

For two weeks this winter, customers at Duane Reade are being asked to donate their spare change to help feed New York City’s homebound elderly as part of a relationship with Citymeals-on-Wheels, the retailer has announced.

NEW YORK — For two weeks this winter, customers at Duane Reade are being asked to donate their spare change to help feed New York City’s homebound elderly as part of a relationship with Citymeals-on-Wheels, the retailer has announced.

January 18, 2013
Duane Reade's 'Show Us Some Leg' campaign illustrates power of social media

Duane Reade experienced nearly a 20% boost in sales of its private label hosiery thanks to a seven-week social media campaign dubbed “Show Us Some Leg,” according to a published report.
The important takeaway here is that the success of this campaign speaks to the overall importance of engaging consumers beyond the walls of the bricks-and-mortar store.

Duane Reade experienced nearly a 20% boost in sales of its private label hosiery thanks to a seven-week social media campaign dubbed “Show Us Some Leg,” according to a published report.

The important takeaway here is that the success of this campaign speaks to the overall importance of engaging consumers beyond the walls of the bricks-and-mortar store.

January 15, 2013
Report: Duane Reade social media campaign helps drive 20% lift in sales

Duane Reade, which is owned by Walgreens, has increased Duane Reade brand hosiery sales by close to 20% thanks to a seven-week social media campaign launched in November to raise awareness of those products — produced by Doris Hosiery Mills.

NEW YORK — Duane Reade, which is owned by Walgreens, has increased Duane Reade brand hosiery sales by close to 20% thanks to a seven-week social media campaign launched in November to raise awareness of those products — produced by Doris Hosiery Mills.

November 19, 2012
Duane Reade kicks off Facebook campaign to promote store-brand hosiery

Duane Reade, which is owned by Walgreens, has announced a seven-week social media campaign to raise awareness of Duane Reade brand hosiery products — produced by Doris Hosiery Mills.

NEW YORK — Duane Reade, which is owned by Walgreens, has announced a seven-week social media campaign to raise awareness of Duane Reade-brand hosiery products — produced by Doris Hosiery Mills.

The campaign will aim to help New Yorkers find the perfect legwear for a multitude of events in time for the winter season. The "Show Us Some Leg" contest, calls for entrants to upload their original photos wearing Duane Reade brand hosiery via a Duane Reade Facebook page application, commenced at midnight on Nov. 18 and will run through Jan. 7.

October 25, 2012
NYC mayor, health commissioner receive flu shot at Duane Reade pharmacy

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Health Commissioner Thomas Farley received their seasonal flu vaccination Thursday morning at a Duane Reade pharmacy in New York City, demonstrating the importance of taking proactive steps to prevent the spread of influenza.

NEW YORK CITY — New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Health Commissioner Thomas Farley received their seasonal flu vaccination Thursday morning at a Duane Reade pharmacy in New York City, demonstrating the importance of taking proactive steps to prevent the spread of influenza.

July 17, 2012
Duane Reade, Mission Electric partner on green transportation initiative

In an effort to curb vehicle air pollution, Manhattan-based retailer Duane Reade, which is owned by Walgreens, has teamed up with Mission Electric to create a public outreach campaign to determine which of its stores should be served solely by electric trucks.

NEW YORK — In an effort to curb vehicle air pollution, Manhattan-based retailer Duane Reade, which is owned by Walgreens, has teamed up with Mission Electric to create a public outreach campaign to determine which of its stores should be served solely by electric trucks.

March 26, 2012
Walgreens, Duane Reade to square off on ADA fundraising competition

Walgreens and Duane Reade stores are facing off on a challenge regarding which banner can raise the most funds over a four-week period in the fall in support of the American Diabetes Association Greater New York City Area, the ADA announced Monday.

NEW YORK — Walgreens and Duane Reade stores are facing off on a challenge regarding which banner can raise the most funds over a four-week period in the fall in support of the American Diabetes Association Greater New York City Area, the ADA announced Monday.

Duane Reade will conduct the campaign in October and Walgreens will conduct the campaign in November.

January 25, 2012
Help Remedies introduces guaifenesin SKU

Help Remedies last week launched a new product targeted toward those suffering from chest congestion.

NEW YORK — Help Remedies last week launched a new product targeted toward those suffering from chest congestion. The new expectorant, branded "Help I have chest congestion," contains the single active ingredient guaifenesin (200 mg), and is now available nationally at Target, the company stated.

July 12, 2011
Darryl Strawberry helps Duane Reade celebrate 50 years

Famed Mets baseball player Darryl Strawberry is expected to join the "One Shot At A Million" festivities today, which is part of Duane Reade's 50th anniversary celebration.

NEW YORK — Famed Mets baseball player Darryl Strawberry is expected to join the "One Shot At A Million" festivities today, which is part of Duane Reade's 50th anniversary celebration.

The event will take place at Duane Reade at 40 Wall St. and Chase Manhattan Plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

May 13, 2011
Duane Reade's charitable arm announces new donation record for AIDS Walk New York

New York-based Duane Reade announced on Friday that the Duane Reade Charitable Foundation has set a new fundraising record for the 26th annual AIDS Walk New York as a presenting sponsor of the event.

NEW YORK — New York-based Duane Reade announced on Friday that the Duane Reade Charitable Foundation has set a new fundraising record for the 26th annual AIDS Walk New York as a presenting sponsor of the event.

November 14, 2010
Duane Reade contest offers $1 million grand prize

Manhattan-based retailer Duane Reade is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season with a new contest...

NEW YORK — Manhattan-based retailer Duane Reade is celebrating its 50th anniversary this season with a new contest offering a $1 million grand prize, as well as hundreds of other giveaways, such as tickets to New York sporting events and Broadway shows.

November 9, 2010
Carol Alt to unveil Raw Essentials at Duane Reade

Supermodel Carol Alt is launching her new skin care line, dubbed Raw Essentials, with in-store...

NEW YORK Supermodel Carol Alt is launching her new skin care line, dubbed Raw Essentials, with in-store appearances at Duane Reade stores on Nov. 17 and 18.

On Nov. 17, Alt will be at the Duane Reade store at Third Avenue and 58th Street, and on Nov. 18, she will be at the Eighth Avenue and 42nd Street store.

August 12, 2010
Duane Reade's Lederer moves to U.S. Foodservice

Duane Reade chairman and CEO John Lederer is moving on to serve as the new...

July 11, 2010
EcoStore USA promotes products at Duane Reade locations

EcoStore USA is bringing its "ecovisors" to Duane Reade stores in New York City....

April 29, 2010
Duane Reade's namesake stays alive with new innovations

Duane Reade’s sale to Walgreens means a lot of things, but one thing that won’t...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Duane Reade’s sale to Walgreens means a lot of things, but one thing that won’t happen is that it will lose the unique identity that the chain has carved out in its hometown of New York, which allowed it to set itself apart from other retail pharmacies in the area. And in the process, Duane Reade is helping to redefine what a retail pharmacy can do and be.

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March 23, 2010
Evofem announces distribution deal with Duane Reade

Evofem, formerly Instead Healthcare, will begin distribution of its feminine hygiene product to Duane Reade...

January 12, 2010
Duane Reade to provide H1N1 vaccinations to local college

Duane Reade is teaming up with Hunter College, the largest senior college in the CUNY...