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August 26, 2010
Food store offerings make sense

You only have to look as far as a recent SymphonyIRI Group study to realize...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT You only have to look as far as a recent SymphonyIRI Group study to realize why a general gravitation toward expansion of food store offerings makes sense. Because it never matters much what the housing market is doing, how high unemployment is or how dire the economy is when you consider one simple common denominator: People still need to eat.

August 24, 2010
Walgreens named official pharmacy of the New York Giants football team

New York football fans gearing up for the 2010 season will see a new player...

August 23, 2010
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board touts role in immunizations

The main organization that certifies pharmacy technicians is touting its role in immunizations as the...

August 22, 2010
CVS clusters consumables in new urban store concept

CVS/pharmacy has always prided itself on convenience, but the retailer clearly is raising the bar...

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 22, 2010
Visits up, reform on deck, clinics ramp up

Healthcare reform, a rise in patient visits and expanded service offerings are paving the way...

August 22, 2010
WAG, Electric Boat dive deeper into worksite deal

The submarines built by General Dynamics’ Electric Boat division spend most of their time underwater,...

August 22, 2010
WAG’s ‘food desert’ oasis

Moving to bring healthier food choices to more inner-city residents, Walgreens unveiled its new expanded...

August 18, 2010
Walgreens' 90-day prescription program ventures to Tampa

Walgreens has expanded its 90-day prescription program to a city in the Sunshine State....

August 17, 2010
NBTY recalls private-label immune system supplements

NBTY on Tuesday announced the recall of its Air Shield, Air Protector, Immune System Support...

RONKONKOMA, N.Y. NBTY on Tuesday announced the recall of its Air Shield, Air Protector, Immune System Support and AirHealth Effervescent 10-tablet containers, and its Stick Packs 8-stick containers -- all private-label versions of Airborne -- because they may contain undeclared soy, according to a posting of the release on the Food and Drug Administration website.

The recall impacts a host of pharmacy retailers, including CVS, Safeway, Supervalu, Target, Walgreens and Walmart. The products all fall under NBTY’s Leiner Health Solutions umbrella.

August 16, 2010
Walgreens announces comprehensive flu shot program

Walgreens is gearing up to offer unprecedented access to flu shots, making immunizations available at...

August 12, 2010
Duane Reade's Lederer moves to U.S. Foodservice

Duane Reade chairman and CEO John Lederer is moving on to serve as the new...

August 12, 2010
G Cubed’s Toe Juice receives ECRM's Best New Product award

G Cubed’s Toe Juice was voted Best New Product on Tuesday by retail buyers attending...

CHICAGO G Cubed’s Toe Juice was voted Best New Product on Tuesday by retail buyers attending the ECRM Health Care EPPS show.

 

The Best New Product award is sponsored by Drug Store News.

 

 

Toe Juice, formulated with DemaVine, a blend of plant extracts, is a fast-drying liquid that helps soothe itching and burning feet and refresh and soften dry cracked skin.

 

 

August 12, 2010
Walgreens among retailers holding down health-and-wellness fort

In the ever-evolving world of food retailing, two developments stood out last week....

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT In the ever-evolving world of food retailing, two developments stood out last week.

(THE NEWS: Walgreens continues fight against food deserts in Chicago. For the full story, click here)

August 12, 2010
Walgreens serves up Duane Reade's DR Delish line at its stores

A few months after it acquired New York-based drug store chain Duane Reade, Walgreens has...

August 10, 2010
Walgreens continues fight against food deserts in Chicago

Responding to the Windy City's food desert issue, Walgreens has unveiled expanded food selections at...

August 8, 2010
Walgreens renews packaging order contract with DSS

Walgreens has inked a deal with Document Security Systems, a developer and manufacturer of security...

August 8, 2010
Walgreens takes 90-day prescription program to Raleigh

One week after promoting its 90-day prescription program in Minneapolis, one of the nation's largest...

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 4, 2010
Walgreens launches revamped corporate responsibility website

Walgreens has launched a new corporate responsibility website that highlights the drug store chain's commitment...

August 3, 2010
Monthly sales rise 6.2% for Walgreens

Walgreens experienced a 6.2% in its July sales, compared with the same period last year....

August 3, 2010
Tiger Balm offers special discount on newest product

Prince of Peace Enterprises on Tuesday announced special in-store promotional discounts on 1.76-oz. tubes of...

HAYWARD, Calif. Prince of Peace Enterprises on Tuesday announced special in-store promotional discounts on 1.76-oz. tubes of Tiger Balm neck and shoulder rub, the company’s newest product. The promotional discounts are being offered at CVS/pharmacy and Walgreens stores, and are in effect through Aug. 31.

 

August 2, 2010
Walgreens promotes 90-day prescription program in Minneapolis

Walgreens is promoting its 90-day prescription program at community pharmacies in the Minneapolis area, the...

August 1, 2010
Take Care Health Systems praises declaration of NCCCW

Take Care Health Systems has praised the designation of National Convenient Care Clinic Week by...

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. Take Care Health Systems has praised the designation of National Convenient Care Clinic Week by Sens. Dan Inouye, D-Hawaii, and Thad Cochran, R-Miss.

National Convenient Care Clinic Week plays out against the backdrop of the third annual Retail Clinician Education Congress, co-hosted by The Drug Store News Group/Retail Clinician magazine and the Convenient Care Association.