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August 22, 2010
Drop in visits a bad Rx for pharmacy

Americans staggered by recession, loss of income and job worries have been making fewer trips...

August 18, 2010
Quality Food Brands products now available at Rite Aid

Quality Food Brands, a subsidiary of Synergy Brands, will sell its products in Rite Aid...

August 18, 2010
Rite Aid completes refinancing transactions

Rite Aid on Thursday announced that it successfully completed its previously announced refinancing transactions that...

August 18, 2010
Rite Aid kicks off flu shot campaign

Seasonal flu shots now are available at more than 3,000 Rite Aid pharmacies across the...

August 9, 2010
GNC reports increase in Q2 net income, EBITDA

General Nutrition Centers reported a 42.5% increase in net income for its second quarter ended June 30....

PITTSBURGH General Nutrition Centers reported a 42.5% increase in net income for its second quarter ended June 30.

GNC said Tuesday that its net income totaled $25.6 million, compared with $18 million in the year-ago period. Adjusted EBITDA for second quarter 2010 was $68.6 million, an 18.1% increase over the adjusted EBITDA of $58.1 million for second quarter 2009.

August 9, 2010
Rite Aid sells $650 million in senior notes; Fitch declares outlook 'stable'

Shortly after announcing initiatives for its credit facilities, Rite Aid late Monday released the terms...

August 8, 2010
Rite Aid announces financial initiatives

Rite Aid on Monday announced a pair of initiatives concerning the company’s credit facilities....

August 5, 2010
Savvy innovations keep drug stores ahead of the game

Consumers are working more, playing more, shopping more and learning more online than ever before....

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Consumers are working more, playing more, shopping more and learning more online than ever before. So the click-and-consult services proffered by Walgreens and Rite Aid not only represent today’s cutting edge technology, but also provide a peek into how consumers may interact with their healthcare team tomorrow.

(THE NEWS: Walgreens extends online pharmacy with Pharmacy Chat. For the full story, click here)

August 5, 2010
Walgreens extends online pharmacy with Pharmacy Chat

Walgreens patients that are seeking accessibility to the drug store chain's pharmacy now can chat...

August 2, 2010
Rite Aid's stock no longer in compliance with NYSE

Rite Aid on Tuesday announced that the New York Stock Exchange has notified the company...

August 2, 2010
Rite Aid's Wellness+ members now can chat online with pharmacist

Members of Rite Aid's Wellness+ customer rewards program now can chat online with a pharmacist...

July 20, 2010
Rite Aid chairman to speak at pharmacy school graduation

Campbell University on Tuesday announced Mary Sammons, Rite Aid chairman, will be addressing pharmacy students...

July 5, 2010
Rite Aid shares slip at heels of declining comparable sales

Rite Aid’s stock closed at just under $1 for the first time in more than...

June 30, 2010
Four-week sales slump at Rite Aid

Rite Aid on Thursday posted a 2.5% same-store sales decrease for the four weeks ended...

June 29, 2010
Rite Aid launches private-label brand

Rite Aid on Wednesday launched its new private label, called Simplify, as part of the...

June 23, 2010
Martindale succeeds Standley as Rite Aid's COO

Rite Aid on Thursday promoted Ken Martindale to COO, succeeding John Standley who was promoted...

June 22, 2010
Despite sales drop, Rite Aid's business will see 'significant positive impact'

Rite Aid on Wednesday reported a revenue decline of 2.1% to $6.4 billion, for the...

June 21, 2010
Charitable arm of Rite Aid makes donation to FSCPA

The Rite Aid Foundation on Tuesday announced it awarded a $4,000 grant to Family Support...

June 2, 2010
Rite Aid's May sales drop

Rite Aid reported a decline in its same-store monthly sales....

May 25, 2010
Rite Aid presents skin cancer awareness tour

Rite Aid once again is gearing up for the kick off of the Skin Cancer...

May 24, 2010
Lander rolls out in West Coast Rite Aid stores

Grand Brands on Tuesday announced the debut of its new Lander line of bubble baths,...

May 19, 2010
Rite Aid introduces Tugaboos baby care line

Rite Aid on Thursday introduced its new private-brand baby care line Tugaboos, beginning with Tugaboos...

May 16, 2010
Rite Aid launches Web consultations

In what might very well represent a glimpse into the future of pharmacy retailing, Rite...

May 13, 2010
Lansing, Mich., government sues retail pharmacy chains

The city government of Lansing, Mich., is suing several retail pharmacy chains in federal court...

May 11, 2010
Rite Aid's charitable arm donates supplies to flood victims

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