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Walgreens Top Ten DMAs with Flu Activity for the week of Feb. 24, 2015

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-2-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Walgreens Flu Index™ is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity, and ranking of those experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country. With the ability to generate hyper-local data that’s as specific as a single zip code, the Index…

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PatientsLikeMe works with Walgreens to help people understand how the medications they take may affect them

Newly-Enhanced Health Dashboard Now Includes Access to Patient-Reported Data on Side Effects for 5000+ Medications CAMBRIDGE, MA., 2015-2-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — PatientsLikeMe is working with Walgreens to help make it easier for people to understand how the medications they take may affect them. Now, anyone researching a medication or filling a prescription on Walgreens.com can access a…

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Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy to dispense Ibrance for those requiring access to advanced, metastatic breast cancer therapy

New Drug Available to Treat ER+/HER2- Advanced, Metastatic Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-2-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens today announced that Ibrance® (palbociclib) is immediately available through Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy for those requiring access to advanced, metastatic breast cancer therapy. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy was selected by Pfizer as one of a group of pharmacies…

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Sigma Pharmaceuticals: Guardian Pharmacy wins 2014 Roy Morgan Research Customer Satisfaction Award for Pharmacy

Victoria, Australia, 2015-2-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Guardian Pharmacy has achieved a rare three-peat, taking out the prestigious 2014 Roy Morgan Research Customer Satisfaction Award for Pharmacy. Since these awards were introduced, Guardian has led the way, being the first pharmacy brand to take out the award in three consecutive years, having also won in 2012…

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Walgreens reveals the top ten DMAs with flu activity for the week of Feb. 16, 2015

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Walgreens Flu Index™ is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity, and ranking of those experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country. With the ability to generate hyper-local data that’s as specific as a single zip code, the Index…

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Rite Aid introduced new line of over-the-counter, dermatologically tested skincare products, Receutics Active Skin Repair

Exclusive line now available at receutics.com and select Rite Aid stores in NJ and Seattle CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-2-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid introduced today a new line of over-the-counter, dermatologically tested skincare products, Receutics Active Skin Repair, at more than 200 New Jersey and Seattle-area Rite Aid stores and online at Receutics.com. Developed…

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Rite Aid to acquire EnvisionRx for $2 billion

Provides a Full Suite of Pharmacy Benefit Management Capabilities to Enhance Rite Aid's Healthcare Offering and Drive Growth Across its Retail Healthcare Platform CAMP HILL, Pa. and TWINSBURG, Ohio, 2015-2-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) and Envision Pharmaceutical Services ("EnvisionRx") today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Rite…

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Hy-Vee: Triathlon events discontinued; Exciting new event series to be announced by mid-March

Company developing exciting new event series to be announced by mid-March WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2015-2-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hy-Vee announced today it is discontinuing the Hy-Vee Triathlon events, which included timed competitions for elite athletes, amateurs and kids. The company will shift its efforts to create a new event series promoting health and wellness in…

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Rite Aid Corporation opens 24 RediClinics inside select Rite Aid pharmacies in the greater Baltimore/Washington D.C and Philadelphia markets

24 RediClinics Now Open in Greater Baltimore/Washington D.C. and Philadelphia Markets CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-2-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) announced today that 24 RediClinics are now open inside select Rite Aid pharmacies in the greater Baltimore/Washington D.C and Philadelphia markets. These are the first clinics to open inside Rite Aid pharmacies since…

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WALGREENS: OKLAHOMA CITY TOPS THE TOP TEN DMAS WITH FLU ACTIVITY LIST FOR THE WEEK OF FEB 2 2015

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-2-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Walgreens Flu Index™ is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity, and ranking of those experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country. With the ability to generate hyper-local data that’s as specific as a single zip code, the Index…

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Find the perfect gift for that special someone this Valentine’s Day at Rite Aid stores nationwide

Stores Nationwide Offering New Designs on Holiday Classics CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-2-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid stores nationwide are ready to help customers celebrate the season of love. From decadent chocolates, to Valentine's Day greeting cards, fresh cut roses or bouquets, loveable plush and heart-themed novelties, throughout Rite Aid's nearly 4,600 convenient locations, shoppers…

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Rossmann opens its 1,000th store in Poland

POLAND, 2015-2-2 — /EPR Retail News/ — On 30 January Rossmann celebrates its 1,000th store opening in Poland. This milestone has sealed the brand's undisputed market leadership with a 26% share in the Polish drugstore and cosmetics sector, operating in more than 400 Polish towns and cities, and every day they are visited by nearly 600,000 customers, as…

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Rite Aid Corporation to build 900,000 square foot distribution center in Spartanburg, S.C.

Rite Aid's First New Facility in 15 Years Set to Open in 2016 Conveniently Located Near I-85 Corridor, Center Will Create Nearly 600 Jobs and Service Approx. 1,000 Rite Aid Stores Across Southeast CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-1-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation announced today plans to build a 900,000 square foot distribution center…

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Rite Aid associates raised $590,524 during its 2014 fundraising campaign for the United Way of the Capital Region

Company Honored as Member of Pillar Society and $500,000 Club Award Camp Hill, Pa., 2015-1-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid announced today that associates in its corporate offices located throughout the greater Harrisburg area raised $590,524 during its 2014 fundraising campaign for the United Way of the Capital Region (UWCR). Rite Aid has raised more…

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Sigma supports King Island Pharmacy and the local community as the pharmacy burned to the ground over the Australia Day weekend

King Island, Australia, 2015-1-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The spirit of Australian camaraderie was on show over the Australia Day weekend as many quickly responded to the needs of the 1,800 residents of King Island. The King Island Pharmacy, located in Currie, is the only pharmacy on King Island supporting the local community. An alleged…

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Walgreens: Oklahoma City, Okla. tops the Top Ten DMAs with Flu Activity list for the week beginning Jan. 26, 2015

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-1-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Walgreens Flu Index™ is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity, and ranking of those experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country. With the ability to generate hyper-local data that’s as specific as a single zip code, the Index…

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Rite Aid Corporation announces the promotion of Ray Payne to group vice president, real estate

Camp Hill, Pa., 2015-1-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today that Ray Payne, currently vice president, real estate west coast, has been promoted to group vice president, real estate. Payne succeeds Karen Smith, who retired last year after more than 35 years with the company. As Group Vice President of Real Estate,…

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A.S. Watson Health & Beauty Benelux to acquire Dirx health and beauty retail network

Renswoude, Netherlands, 2015-1-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — A.S. Watson Health & Beauty Benelux (“A.S. Watson”) today announced that it has reached an agreement with the management of Dirx Drugstores to acquire all 50 stores of the Dirx health and beauty retail network and an additional five locations being rolled out. All Dirx employees will join…

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Walgreens to launch national campaign highlighting people aging well beyond their HIV diagnosis

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens today announced the launch of Well Beyond HIV™, a national campaign highlighting people aging well beyond their HIV diagnosis. The centerpiece of the campaign is a traveling art exhibit, curated in collaboration with The Graying of AIDS, an independent documentary project and educational campaign. The exhibit…

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Walgreens Flu Index™ for Week of Jan. 12, 2015: Top 10 DMAs with Flu Activity

DEERFIELD, IL., 2015-1-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Walgreens Flu Index™ is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information regarding flu activity, and ranking of those experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country. With the ability to generate hyper-local data that’s as specific as a single zip code, the Index…

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Rite Aid Corporation announced the completion of an amendment and extension of its existing senior secured credit facility

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-1-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced the completion of an amendment and extension of its existing senior secured credit facility, including an increased borrowing capacity of up to $3.0 billion, or up to $3.7 billion when the company repays its 8.00% Senior Secured Notes due 2020 in…

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The meal planning team at Wegmans Food Markets created a six-week guide full of delicious meal and snack ideas

ROCHESTER, NY,  2015-1-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Who hasn’t discovered that New Year’s resolutions are easier to make than to keep? We want to do better, but need practice, practice, practice before better habits take root. To help inspire customers in the New Year, the meal planning team at Wegmans Food Markets created a six-week guide…

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John Standley, Darren Karst and Matt Schroeder of Rite Aid will address the 33rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, January 14, in San Francisco

Camp Hill, Pa., 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today that John Standley, chairman, and chief executive officer; Darren Karst, executive vice president and chief financial officer and Matt Schroeder, group vice president, strategy, investor relations and treasurer, will address the 33rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, January 14,…

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Jocelyn Konrad promoted group vice president, pharmacy initiatives and clinical services Rite Aid

Camp Hill, Pa., 2015-1-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today that Jocelyn Zazyczny Konrad, currently vice president, healthcare initiatives, has been promoted to group vice president, pharmacy initiatives and clinical services. Konrad succeeds Karen Staniforth, who was recently promoted to the role of chief operating officer at Health Dialog, a subsidiary…

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Evolution Fresh challenges Americans to get into the green routine by drinking one green juice a day for three days with the 3 Days to Green Movement

SEATTLE, 2015-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — With the start of 2015 and an increasing number of people looking for ways to get vegetables into their diet[1], Evolution Fresh is offering four varieties of cold-pressed, high pressure processed (HPP) green juice that are made from more than a pound of green vegetables, have 10 grams of…

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Diabetes UK, The British Heart Foundation and Tesco research: two-thirds of people do not know how many calories the average person needs to maintain a healthy weight

Cheshunt, England, 2015-1-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — Almost two-thirds of people do not know how many calories the average person needs to maintain a healthy weight, according to new research commissioned by Diabetes UK, The British Heart Foundation and Tesco. The YouGov survey of 2,025 people, commissioned to mark the launch of a new partnership between…

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Rite Aid wellness+ members to earn rewards for every $50 spent in stores on participating products now through January 24

Rite Aid wellness+ Members Earn Exciting Rewards for Every $50 Spent on Participating Products Camp Hill, Pa., 2014-12-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid is ringing in the New Year by offeringwellness+ members the opportunity to receive lifestyle and entertainment rewards for every $50 spent in stores on participating products now through January 24. To participate, members of…

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Walgreens announced the second step of the Alliance Boots transaction expected to close on 31 December 2014

NOTTINGHAM, UK, 2014-12-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Alliance Boots notes that Walgreens has today announced that, subject to shareholder approval, the second step of the Alliance Boots transaction is expected to close on 31 December 2014, ahead of the original goal. As previously disclosed, Walgreens will hold a special Meeting of shareholders on 29 December…

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CBRE Group’s healthcare specialty group achieved 14 long-term contracts signed in 2014

Los Angeles, 2014-12-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBG) today announced that its healthcare specialty group achieved strong growth in 2014, with 14 long-term contracts signed this year, including six with new clients. Leading healthcare organizations that selected CBRE to provide long-term real estate services for their portfolios included Bon Secours Health System and MemorialCare…

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Rite Aid stores nationwide to help customers complete their last-minute shopping lists with extended shopping hours, gift options, holiday treats and home decorations

Most Rite Aid Stores Offer Extended Shopping Hours From 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Through Dec. 23 Camp Hill, Pa., 2014-12-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid stores nationwide are helping customers complete their last-minute shopping lists at each of its 4,600 convenient locations with great gift options, tasty holiday treats and unique home decorations. According…

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