ACA generates headlines in a variety of contexts
WASHINGTON — Some 13% of people who enrolled in health insurance plans this year under the Affordable Care Act have lost coverage, many because they failed to pay their share of premiums, the Obama...
View ArticleAmerisourceBergen to build three DCs
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. — This summer, AmerisourceBergen Corp. plans to begin construction on three new distribution centers. The new facilities will be located in Olive Branch, Miss.; Shakopee, Minn.; and...
View ArticleTheriault succeeded by Roberts at WBA
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Anthony Roberts has taken the reins as senior vice president and global chief information officer at Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. Roberts, previously senior vice president and...
View ArticleHHS’ myhealthfinder is featured by CVS
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health is making an online health tool developed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) available via the CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic websites. Called...
View ArticleFruth to bring Rx to two FoodFair locations
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Shoppers who buy groceries from FoodFair will soon have more convenient access to picking up their prescriptions as well. A new partnership will bring Fruth Pharmacy inside two...
View ArticleDollar General tabs Vasos as CEO
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Todd Vasos took over as chief executive officer of Dollar General Corp. on June 3, succeeding Rick Dreiling. Dreiling, 61, will remain as board chairman through January 29 and...
View ArticleWalmart: ‘Our people make the difference’
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The spotlight was on Walmart’s workers, or associates, at the company’s annual shareholders meeting early this month here. Walmart president and chief executive officer Doug...
View ArticleShoppers Drug Mart hones its loyalty program
TORONTO — Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) is getting more personal with its loyalty program. The Canadian drug chain, part of Loblaw Cos., has enhanced its Shoppers Optimum loyalty program with a new platform...
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CVS/pharmacy reaches out to Hispanics
MIAMI — Responding to one of the largest and most rapidly growing demographics in the United States, CVS/pharmacy has launched a “new shopping experience” aimed at the Hispanic community. Twelve...
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Schreiber returns to Canada to lead Rexall Health
EDMONTON, Alberta — Canada’s Rexall/Rexall Pharma Plus drug chain has a new chief executive officer and a new operating structure. Jürgen Schreiber Former Shoppers Drug Mart chief executive Jürgen...
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