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February 8, 2011
Jewel-Osco participates in Go Red for Women campaign

Jewel-Osco announced that it is partnering with the American Heart Association to raise awareness and funds for the AHA's Go Red For Women campaign against heart disease, the leading cause of death among American women.

ITASCA, Ill. — Jewel-Osco announced that it is partnering with the American Heart Association to raise awareness and funds for the AHA's Go Red For Women campaign against heart disease, the leading cause of death among American women.

February 4, 2011
Merlo shows why he's boss

A new chapter officially is under way for CVS Caremark, and it comes as little surprise that the Larry Merlo era has begun with a reminder of the core principles that put him in the captain's seat to begin with — flawless execution, cross-functional thinking and management, and enhancing value.

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT — A new chapter officially is under way for CVS Caremark, and it comes as little surprise that the Larry Merlo era has begun with a reminder of the core principles that put him in the captain's seat to begin with — flawless execution, cross-functional thinking and management, and enhancing value.

(THE NEWS: Merlo puts stamp on his leadership in fourth-quarter earnings call. For the full story, click here)

January 28, 2011
Merlo's talent will help CVS grow

The news that Larry Merlo is taking the helm at CVS Caremark was expected, but that doesn't take away from its significance.

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT — The news that Larry Merlo is taking the helm at CVS Caremark was expected, but that doesn't take away from its significance.

(THE NEWS: Merlo to assume CEO role at CVS Caremark. For the full story, click here)

Since beginning his career in chain pharmacy in 1978 with People's Drug (which CVS acquired in 1990), Merlo has become an operations guru who wrote the book on successfully integrating acquisitions.

September 26, 2010
Apples vs. oranges: New food-drug concept marks departure from trend

More drug store retailers are testing expanded food offerings these days—the latest being a partnership...

August 25, 2010
MemorialCare Health System opens new clinics at Albertsons/Sav-On Pharmacy stores

MemorialCare Health System has announced the opening of three new retail health clinics at Albertsons/Sav-On...

June 16, 2010
Local Albertsons/Sav-On stores getting in-store clinics

MemorialCare Health System has announced that it will open three new retail-based health clinics here...

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. MemorialCare Health System has announced that it will open three new retail-based health clinics here at Albertsons/Sav-On stores in July.

The clinics, called MemorialCare HealthExpress, will be located in Huntington Beach, Irvine and Mission Viejo. They will be staffed by nurse practitioners and will be led by MemorialCare-affiliated physicians. The clinics will provide care for basic medical conditions, common illnesses and routine vaccinations.

February 25, 2010
CVS' merger of PBM units: It's about time

The news that CVS Caremark is making an investment to integrate its five pharmacy benefit...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The news that CVS Caremark is making an investment to integrate its five pharmacy benefit management units isn’t really a big surprise and, in fact, could have some industry observers wondering what took this well-oiled acquisition machine so long.

(THE NEWS: Report: CVS Caremark to merge PBM units. For the full story, click here)

January 10, 2010
K-VA-T leverages pharmacy to help customers live healthier

Supermarket pharmacy is ideally positioned to help ease some of the pressure on the U.S....

July 9, 2009
Supervalu announces retirement of two executives, change in leadership structure

The pending retirement of Kevin Tripp as EVP and president of Supervalu’s Retail Midwest region...

NEW YORK The pending retirement of Kevin Tripp as EVP and president of Supervalu’s Retail Midwest region marks a big changing of the guard for one of chain pharmacy’s biggest players. Still unclear is if whether it also signals an exit from the retail pharmacy industry of this well-known and respected executive.

 

June 4, 2009
Select Jewel-Osco pharmacies to offer special services to support hospice care

The news that Supervalu’s Jewel-Osco pharmacies have signed a contract with Passages Hospice to expedite...

NEW YORK The news that Supervalu’s Jewel-Osco pharmacies have signed a contract with Passages Hospice to expedite medications and streamline care is important because it is yet another clear indicator that retail pharmacy is expanding its role in today’s U.S. healthcare system.