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June 26, 2012
Franchisees mull ideas to boost Health Mart

What can McKesson do for me that will help drive my success and assure my continued viability in a fast-changing and competitive healthcare market? That question was on the minds of many independent pharmacy owners attending Tuesday’s business and educational forums at ideaShare 2012.

LAS VEGAS – What can McKesson do for me that will help drive my success and assure my continued viability in a fast-changing and competitive healthcare market?

That question was on the minds of many independent pharmacy owners attending Tuesday’s business and educational forums at ideaShare 2012.

January 31, 2012
Katz Group to sell independent, franchise businesses to McKesson

In an effort to strengthen its focus on its corporate-owned Rexall and Rexall/Pharma Plus store network, Katz Group Canada has signed a definitive agreement to sell its banner pharmacy business, Drug Trading, and its franchise pharmacy business, Medicine Shoppe Canada, to McKesson for about CAD $920 million in cash.

TORONTO — In an effort to strengthen its focus on its corporate-owned Rexall and Rexall/Pharma Plus store network, Katz Group Canada has signed a definitive agreement to sell its banner pharmacy business, Drug Trading, and its franchise pharmacy business, Medicine Shoppe Canada, to McKesson for about CAD $920 million in cash.

The transaction, which is subject to customary closing conditions, including the receipt of Canadian regulatory clearances, is expected to close in the first half of 2012.

December 15, 2011
Nearly 60 franchisees file claims against Medicine Shoppe, Medicap

A group of Medicine Shoppe International and Medicap franchise owners is filing claims against the two companies over an alleged breach of contract and failure to support the franchise systems.

ST. LOUIS — A group of Medicine Shoppe International and Medicap franchise owners is filing claims against the two companies over an alleged breach of contract and failure to support the franchise systems.

May 24, 2010
Tide looking to open dry-cleaners franchises in Ohio, Atlanta markets

Procter & Gamble's detergent brand is looking to open franchised dry-cleaning locations for consumers in...

March 14, 2010
MSI breaks healthcare mold

In its more than 40 years, Medicine Shoppe International has established a business model that...

March 8, 2010
Franchisees sue Medicine Shoppe, Medicap, Cardinal Health

Seven franchisees representing more than 600 retail pharmacies are filing a class-action lawsuit against Medicine...