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January 5, 2011
Pharmaca continues to expand its wellness-pharmacy fusion

BOULDER, Colo. — Now 10 years operating its unique footprint in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy has been revving its growth engine lately. Pharmaca is targeting three new store openings in 2011, and between three and six new stores each year through 2015 — a pace that would put the chain at 44 locations in time for its 15th anniversary. “We will be expanding outside of the states in which we currently operate in the future,” said Mark Panzer, Pharmaca president and CEO.


December 21, 2010
Report: Shaw's may be pulled from sale block

Supervalu is having difficulty divesting its New-England-based Shaw’s chain for more than $1 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, and the Minnesota grocery conglomerate may be ready to take down its "for sale" sign.

MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu is having difficulty divesting its New-England-based Shaw’s chain for more than $1 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, and the Minnesota grocery conglomerate may be ready to take down its "for sale" sign.

According to the report, Shaw’s has been on the block for several months with no takers. Many bids from private-equity firms actually came in below the asking price.

December 16, 2010
Shaw's, New England Patriots Foundation continue to tackle hunger relief

A supermarket chain, part of the Supervalu family of grocery stores, teamed up with the charitable arm of a professional football team to donate funds to end hunger in the area.

FOXBOROUGH and WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass. — A supermarket chain, part of the Supervalu family of grocery stores, teamed up with the charitable arm of a professional football team to donate funds to end hunger in the area.

December 10, 2010
Smith assumes CFO post at Supervalu

Supervalu on Thursday named Sherry Smith EVP and CFO. Smith, 49, had been the company’s interim CFO. She immediately assumes her new role and will directly report to Craig Herkert, CEO and president.

MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu on Thursday named Sherry Smith EVP and CFO. Smith, 49, had been the company’s interim CFO. She immediately assumes her new role and will directly report to Craig Herkert, CEO and president.

December 9, 2010
Supervalu to sell Total Logistic Control

Supervalu on Wednesday announced that it has entered into a stock purchase agreement for the sale of Total Logistic Control to Ryder Integrated Logistics.

MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu on Wednesday announced that it has entered into a stock purchase agreement for the sale of Total Logistic Control — a wholly owned subsidiary that provides logistics and supply chain management solutions to manage distribution, warehousing and transportation operations for food, beverage and consumer packaged goods companies — to Ryder Integrated Logistics.

Subject to closing conditions and regulatory approvals, the sale is expected to close Dec. 31.

December 7, 2010
Calif.-based Albertsons stores achieve 'zero waste' classification

Albertsons, which is owned by Supervalu, recently announced that two of its stores located in California reached “zero waste” classification in their daily operations.

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Albertsons, which is owned by Supervalu, recently announced that two of its stores located in California reached “zero waste” classification in their daily operations.

November 17, 2010
New Supervalu survey reveals that food brings families together

Food is the most important aspect of the holiday season and unites families, according to...

MINNEAPOLIS — Food is the most important aspect of the holiday season and unites families, according to a new survey conducted by Harris Interactive for retail giant Supervalu.

November 17, 2010
Supervalu EVP transitions to new role

A 20-year veteran at Supervalu will become a senior counselor outside of the company for...

MINNEAPOLIS — A 20-year veteran at Supervalu will become a senior counselor outside of the company for one year.

David Boehnen, who as EVP was responsible for legal, business development, real estate and store development, as well as government affairs, will leave his post at the retailer but will serve as a senior counselor for Supervalu president and CEO Craig Herkert for one year.

The change is effective Dec. 15.

 

November 3, 2010
Cub Foods gives thanks with new campaign

A Supervalu subsidiary is getting into the holiday spirit with a new campaign that gives...

STILLWATER, Minn. — A Supervalu subsidiary is getting into the holiday spirit with a new campaign that gives back to the communities it serves.

Through its Giving Thanks holiday program, Cub Foods will sell $1, $5 and $10 “Giving Thanks” coupons. With the funds raised, the supermarket chain will donate gift cards to local food banks or agencies in time to provide a Thanksgiving or holiday meal to families.

October 28, 2010
Diabetes should be focus of healthcare professionals year-round

There are many pharmacy retailers hooking their diabetes-related initiatives into the awareness generated by American...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT There are many pharmacy retailers hooking their diabetes-related initiatives into the awareness generated by American Diabetes Month, but judging by a new study recently issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it may be time for healthcare professionals to begin piecing together initiatives that will help maintain that heightened awareness over the course of an entire year.

October 28, 2010
Supervalu sells Bristol Farms division

Supervalu has sold 14 stores under the Bristol Farms banner, the retailer announced Friday....

October 27, 2010
Supervalu encourages healthy lifestyles with diabetes program

Supervalu on Thursday announced the launch of a comprehensive, whole-store health-and-wellness program called “living healthy...

MINNEAPOLIS Supervalu on Thursday announced the launch of a comprehensive, whole-store health-and-wellness program called “living healthy with my diabetes.”

 

The program offers a variety of resources to make life easier for customers living with diabetes, including educational materials, health screening tests, group and individual diabetes education and training programs, medication management consultations, nutrition information, dietary tools, products and other services.

 

 

October 25, 2010
Navarro expands management team

Navarro Discount Pharmacies, which operates 28 stores in Miami, has bolstered its management team with...

October 24, 2010
Extra! Extra! Read all about it—online!

As this issue went to press, it sure had been a busy week here at Drug Store News. And that means it was a busy week for the industry, too.

As this issue went to press, it sure had been a busy week here at Drug Store News. And that means it was a busy week for the industry, too.

October 20, 2010
NACDS addresses medication adherence at Senate Health Fair

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores emphasized the importance of pharmacy-patient interaction at this...

WASHINGTON The National Association of Chain Drug Stores emphasized the importance of pharmacy-patient interaction at this year's Senate Health Fair, held last week in Washington, D.C.

October 18, 2010
Supervalu reports losses for Q2, adjusts guidance

A labor dispute at one of its banner stores, employee-related costs and an impairment charge...

October 17, 2010
Supervalu acquires six Rinderer's stores

Supervalu on Monday announced its acquisition of six Rinderer’s Drug Stores here, three of which...

October 13, 2010
Save-A-Lot opens distribution center

Supervalu subsidiary and hard-discount grocery retailer Save-A-Lot will open a new distribution center in North...

October 12, 2010
Cub Foods addresses gluten allergies with diet management program

Supervalu's Cub Foods is looking to help customers with gluten sensitivity with the launch of...

October 11, 2010
Jewel-Osco enters flu prevention game

Supervalu's Jewel-Osco stores announced a flu prevention program with vaccinations available in all locations with...

October 11, 2010
Rite Aid, Save-A-Lot open more co-branded stores

Rite Aid on Monday announced the opening of five more co-branded Save-A-Lot Food Stores/Rite Aid...

October 7, 2010
Shaw's named food donor of the year by the Greater Boston Food Bank

The Greater Boston Food Bank has named Shaw’s Supermarkets its 2010 food donor of the...

October 3, 2010
SVP operations at Shoppers named president of chain

Supervalu, parent company of Shoppers Food & Pharmacy, has appointed Tim Lowe president of Shoppers....

September 27, 2010
Shoppers Food & Pharmacy president to retire

A regional supermarket owned by Supervalu said its president will retire Oct. 1....

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...