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March 15, 2011

The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust has announced the donation of $100,000 to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts under way in Japan following last week's tragic earthquake and tsunami, with a potential total donation of up to $300,000 through the matching of CVS Caremark employee donations.

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust has announced the donation of $100,000 to the American Red Cross in support of relief efforts under way in Japan following last week's tragic earthquake and tsunami, with a potential total donation of up to $300,000 through the matching of CVS Caremark employee donations.

March 3, 2011

Walgreens on Thursday posted sales growth of 8.7% to $18.5 billion for its second quarter ended Feb. 28.

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens on Thursday posted sales growth of 8.7% to $18.5 billion for its second quarter ended Feb. 28.

Comparable-store sales were up 4%, with a 4% increase across front-end same-store sales. Prescriptions filled grew by 4.5%; quarterly same-store pharmacy sales were not provided.

March 3, 2011

Retail sales in February rose in most categories, despite winter storms and rising gas prices, according to MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse.

NEW YORK — Retail sales in February rose in most categories, despite winter storms and rising gas prices, according to MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse.

The increase maintained the positive performance that began in fall 2010, but February’s year-over-year growth rates were smaller in most categories than those recorded in the November 2010 through January 2011 period.

February 4, 2011

January saw strong growth across most retail categories, continuing the positive performance from fourth quarter 2010, albeit at a slightly slower pace, according to MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse.

NEW YORK — January saw strong growth across most retail categories, continuing the positive performance from fourth quarter 2010, albeit at a slightly slower pace, according to MasterCard Advisors SpendingPulse, a report on national retail and services sales that is based on aggregate sales activity in the MasterCard payments network and survey-based estimates for such payment forms as cash and check.

February 3, 2011

After months of speculation, BJ's Wholesale Club early Thursday morning confirmed the company has decided to explore and evaluate strategic alternatives. Coupled with that announcement was a positive sales story for the year.

WESTBOROUGH, Mass. — After months of speculation, BJ's Wholesale Club early Thursday morning confirmed the company has decided to explore and evaluate strategic alternatives. Coupled with that announcement was a positive sales story for the year.

January 12, 2011

Tide announced that its mobile laundry program has developed a partnership with the American Red Cross to further expand its disaster relief efforts.

CINCINNATI — Tide announced that its mobile laundry program has developed a partnership with the American Red Cross to further expand its disaster relief efforts.

Each year, Tide Loads of Hope will donate funds to support Red Cross global disaster relief efforts to assist in places where Tide Loads of Hope might not otherwise be able to help, Tide said. In the event of a disaster within the United States, the Red Cross will offer the Tide Loads of Hope team its on-the-ground, expert counsel to help the team provide the most effective relief response.

January 3, 2011

Weis Markets last week announced it has lowered the prices on 2,400 staple items, effective Jan. 2, and that it will freeze the prices of these products for 90 days through April 2.

SUNBURY, Pa. — Weis Markets last week announced it has lowered the prices on 2,400 staple items, effective Jan. 2, and that it will freeze the prices of these products for 90 days through April 2.

It is the company’s sixth round of its 90-day Price Freeze program over the past two years.

December 21, 2010

Boosted by a very weak comparison period, ShopperTrak’s National Retail Sales Estimate reported that total GAFO retail sales for the last Saturday before Christmas (Dec. 18), or "Super Saturday," increased a sharp 15.1%, compared with last year.

CHICAGO — Boosted by a very weak comparison period, ShopperTrak’s National Retail Sales Estimate reported that total GAFO retail sales for the last Saturday before Christmas (Dec. 18), or "Super Saturday," increased a sharp 15.1%, compared with last year, while the company’s retail traffic index reported a similar 10.1% total U.S. foot traffic uptick for the same period.

December 1, 2010

The charitable arm of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores held its 12th annual dinner in New York on Tuesday, which generated $1.76 million for research, charitable efforts and scholarships.

NEW YORK — The charitable arm of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores held its 12th annual dinner in New York on Tuesday, which generated $1.76 million for research, charitable efforts and scholarships.

The NACDS Foundation said some of the funds were granted to those that sought to improve medication adherence -- understanding medication therapy and appropriately taking medications -- among patients. The foundation awarded a $1 million grant to National Consumer League’s public awareness campaign, which promotes medication adherence.

November 14, 2010

Look for a big surge in brand-to-generic drug switches at the pharmacy counter over the...

NEW YORK — Look for a big surge in brand-to-generic drug switches at the pharmacy counter over the next year.

September 12, 2010

A certain literary hero of mine might have called it “Fear and Loathing in San...

A certain literary hero of mine might have called it “Fear and Loathing in San Diego.” Stranded at the airport bar for the better part of nine hours while JetBlue drove down a new part from Los Angeles International Airport for our plane’s public address system—without which Flight 188 to New York’s John F.

September 1, 2010

Walgreens is offering safety tips to East Coasters dealing with Hurricane Earl....

August 30, 2010

Skin care brand Neutrogena's Wave for Change campaign, with the help of teens across America,...

August 11, 2010

The charitable arm of PepsiCo will donate $500,000 to disaster relief efforts in Pakistan, following...

August 3, 2010

Tide named five-time Grammy Award winner Faith Hill as the new ambassador for its Tide...

July 8, 2010

Colgate-Palmolive is teaming up with three players from the National Football League's New Orleans Saints...

May 11, 2010

The Rite Aid Foundation is donating water, food, cleaning and first aid supplies to the...

May 10, 2010

Dollar General announced that it is providing more than $200,000 in cash and merchandise to...

May 5, 2010

The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust is donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief...

May 4, 2010

In line with many other retailers in southern United States, Publix has established a program...

March 30, 2010

CVS/pharmacy has restored the pharmacy computer system in its stores after massive flooding in Rhode...

March 3, 2010

A recent survey by the National Community Pharmacists Association indicated that local pharmacists stepped up...

February 28, 2010

Walmart announced that it has donated $1 million for emergency relief in response to the...

February 25, 2010

Walgreens wrapped up its in-store giving campaign with customers donating nearly $2 million to the...

February 22, 2010

The American Red Cross on Monday announced that its fundraiser with Pittsburgh-based retailer Giant Eagle...