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CVS Pharmacy voluntarily withdraws homeopathic teething products from its retail stores and at CVS.com

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Oct-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Pharmacy announced today (September 30, 2016) that it has voluntarily withdrawn all brands of homeopathic teething products sold in its retail stores and online at CVS.com. The voluntary withdrawal is being conducted in light of the FDA's announcement today recommending that consumers stop using these products. The…
October 3, 20160Comments

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Opioid overdose-reversal drug naloxone now available in CVS pharmacies in Alabama, Alaska, Illinois, Missouri and West Virginia

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Oct-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today (September 29, 2016) announced it has expanded access to the opioid overdose-reversal drug naloxone in Alabama, Alaska, Illinois, Missouri and West Virginia, allowing CVS Pharmacy patients to access the medication without an individual prescription. In total, CVS Pharmacy patients in 36 states now…
October 3, 20160Comments

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Walgreens and United Nations Foundation to provide vaccines to children in developing countries through 2016 Get a Shot. Give a Shot.® campaign

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens and the United Nations (UN) Foundation today (September 28, 2016) announced the launch of the 2016 Get a Shot. Give a Shot.® campaign, a fourth-year collaboration to help provide life-saving vaccines to children in developing countries. Now through Aug. 31, 20171, for every flu shot or…
September 30, 20160Comments

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K-food stores joins Pampers – UNICEF international vaccine campaign to eliminate tetanus in mothers and newborn babies

HELSINKI, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — K-food stores take part in Pampers – UNICEF international vaccine campaign for the ninth time. For every Pampers product purchased from K-food stores in October-December four inoculations will be donated to UNICEF’s campaign against tetanus to protect mothers and newborn babies. K-food store customers can again contribute to doing good.…
September 30, 20160Comments

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BRC: Government must show real leadership in getting every single food company to commit fully in tackling Childhood Obesity

LONDON, 2016-Sep-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Government's Childhood Obesity Plan will have the desired impact only if it ensures the full and equal participation of all companies across every part of the food industry. Retailers are concerned that the Plan as it stands, relies too heavily on voluntary agreements which have in the past resulted…
September 29, 20160Comments

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Stater Bros. Charities and Inland Women Fighting Cancer to host 9th Annual Believe Walk on Sunday, October 2, 2016

Stater Bros. Charities and Inland Women Fighting Cancer to host 9th Annual Believe Walk on Sunday, October 2, 2016   San Bernardino, California, 2016-Sep-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — WHAT:           The 9th Annual Believe Walk will take place on Sunday, October 2, 2016 in historic downtown Redlands, rain or shine. Participants will walk along a family friendly…
September 28, 20160Comments

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Walgreens with NASP and ProCE announced an accredited, web-based continuing education center for specialty pharmacists

WASHINGTON D.C., 2016-Sep-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — At the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) Annual Meeting & Expo in Washington D.C. today (Sept. 27, 2016), Walgreens, in collaboration with NASP and ProCE Inc., a continuing pharmacy and medical education company, announced an accredited, web-based continuing education (CE) center customized specifically for Walgreens specialty pharmacists. As…
September 28, 20160Comments

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Rite Aid announces availability of naloxone at more than 440 pharmacies in Kentucky, Ohio, Oregon and Vermont without prescription

Camp Hill, Pa., 2016-Sep-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid announced today (Sept. 27, 2016) that naloxone, a medication that can be used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, is now available at more than 440 pharmacies in Kentucky, Ohio, Oregon and Vermont without a prescription, subject to state regulations. Previously, naloxone, which can…
September 27, 20160Comments

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Lindex to support the fight against breast cancer with the launch of Pink Collection

Lindex to support the fight against breast cancer with the launch of Pink Collection   Sweden, 2016-Sep-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — To support the fight against breast cancer, Lindex is launching its own design collection in October with 10 % of the price being donated to cancer research. Lindex has a great reputation for collaborating with some of…
September 27, 20160Comments

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ICIC and Staples presented Caduceus a healthcare staffing and consulting firm with Business Growth Award

ATLANTA, 2016-Sep-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) and FORTUNE announced September 14 that Atlanta based Caduceus, a healthcare staffing and consulting firm, topped the 2016 Inner City 100 list of the fastest-growing inner city businesses in the U.S. Caduceus was recognized by longtime ICIC partner Staples, Inc. for…
September 27, 20160Comments

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Pick n Pay marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month with Power of Pink campaign to support Reach for Recovery Ditto project

New Jersey, 2016-Sep-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Because the scary thing is that it's not over, even when it's over. What do you do when you’ve survived a life-or-death situation, have ended up minus one or even two breasts and have no financial means to afford breast prosthesis let alone breast reconstruction? Plus you’re experiencing an…
September 27, 20160Comments

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SIA International Ltd. to open 3,300 A-MEGA discounter and DA ZDOROV pharmacies in X5 stores by the end of 2020

Moscow, 2016-Sep-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — X5 Retail Group, a leading Russian food retailer, announces it has entered into a 10-year partnership agreement with SIA International Ltd., a major pharmaceutical distributor. The agreement gives priority rights for opening pharmacies in X5 stores at market sublease rates. The project aims to open at least 3,300 pharmacies…
September 23, 20160Comments

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JCPenney announces $100,000 contribution to the American Cancer Society®

PLANO, Texas, 2016-Sep-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — In recognition of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, JCPenney will be making a $100,000 contribution to the American Cancer Society®, the nation’s largest, nonprofit investor in cancer research, to support the organization’s breast cancer research and awareness programs. JCPenney will also be encouraging customers and associates to join…
September 23, 20160Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation announces operating results for its second fiscal quarter ended August 27, 2016

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2016-Sep-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — For the second quarter, the company reported revenues of $8.0 billion, net income of $14.8 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, Adjusted net income of $35.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted share and Adjusted EBITDA of $312.7 million, or 3.9 percent of revenues. "In the second quarter, we…
September 23, 20160Comments

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CVS Health Corporation declares quarterly dividend of $0.425 (42.5 cents) per share

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Sep-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today ( Sept. 22, 2016) announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.425 (42.5 cents) per share on the corporation's common stock. The dividend is payable on November 3, 2016, to holders of record on October 24, 2016. About CVS Health CVS Health is a pharmacy…
September 23, 20160Comments

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Auchan Retail launched new drugstore concept in Russia, “Lillapois Beauty”

Croix Cedex, France, 2016-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — On August 19, Auchan Retail launched in Russia its new drugstore concept, named "Lillapois Beauty". It is a perfect adaptation for the Russian customers of the concept launched in 2014 in Italy. In a sales area of 200 sqm dedicated to health, beauty and hygiene, more than 7,500 products of cosmetics, make-up and perfum are…
September 20, 20160Comments

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Accessible dermatological information care and treatment through new skin care answers platform launched by Walgreens

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — The average wait time for patients looking to see a dermatologist in the U.S. is nearly 29 days, and in some areas, can exceed several months.1 To help meet the growing need for skin care resources and accessible care and treatment, Walgreens today (September 19, 2016) is…
September 20, 20160Comments

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CVS Health expands its drug abuse prevention efforts among young people with two prevention education programs

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Sep-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today (Sept. 19, 2016) announced it will expand its commitment to preventing drug abuse among young people through investments in two prevention education programs. The CVS Health Foundation will launch a new partnership with DoSomething.org to create a peer-to-peer prevention and intervention program delivered…
September 20, 20160Comments

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Weis Markets converts three former Mars locations in Baltimore County into full-service pharmacies

Sunbury, PA, 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Weis Markets today (September 16, 2016) announced it has opened full-service pharmacies in three former Mars locations which now operate as Weis Markets’ stores. The pharmacies are located in its Essex, Wise Avenue and Holabird Avenue stores in Dundalk. In late July, Weis Markets converted five Mars locations to Weis…
September 18, 20160Comments

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Rx90: EnvisionRx and Walgreens launch new 90-day pharmacy program to improve medication adherence and patient Outcomes

TWINSBURG, Ohio & DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — EnvisionRx, the pharmacy benefit management (PBM) division of EnvisionRxOptions, and Walgreens, one of the nation’s largest drugstore chains, today announced a new 90-day pharmacy program focused on changing behaviors and improving health outcomes for the growing numbers of patients with chronic conditions. Rx90, now available for…
September 18, 20160Comments

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Amazon adds Merz Apothecary to Prime Now one-hour delivery service in Chicago

SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amazon today (Sep. 15, 2016) announced Prime Now has added its first beauty brand to the one-hour delivery service with Chicago-based store, Merz Apothecary. Starting today, Prime members in Chicago can now shop all their favorite Merz Apothecary items such as personal care, beauty and natural health products and…
September 18, 20160Comments

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ScriptSync now available at CVS Caremark Mail Service Pharmacy as the service marks its 1st birthday

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Sep-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) launched ScriptSync , a pharmacy service that prepares patients' eligible prescription medications so they're ready for pickup on the same day each month, at all of the company's retail pharmacy locations just over one year ago. In the past year, more than one million…
September 15, 20160Comments

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Walgreens Boots Alliance to release its 4Q and FY2016 earnings results on 20 October 2016

DEERFIELD, Ill, 2016-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) will release its fiscal 2016 and fourth quarter earnings results at 7 a.m. Eastern time Thursday, 20 October 2016, followed by a one-hour conference call with Walgreens Boots Alliance management beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time. The conference call will be simulcast through the…
September 15, 20160Comments

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CVS Health: opioid overdose-reversal drug naloxone now available without prescription at all its pharmacies in Washington

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) announced today (Sept. 14, 2016) that the opioid overdose-reversal medication naloxone is now available for patients without a prescription at all CVS Pharmacy locations in Washington. Under a collaborative agreement with a physician in the state, CVS pharmacists can exercise prescriptive authority to dispense…
September 15, 20160Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation to release Q2 FY2017 financial results on Sept. 22, 2016

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2016-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) said today (Sept. 14, 2016) that it will release financial results for its Fiscal 2017 Second Quarter at 7 a.m. Eastern time Thursday, Sept. 22, 2016. Given the company's pending merger with Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), Rite Aid will not be…
September 15, 20160Comments

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Bartell Drugs to open its newest location in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District on September 17

SEATTLE, 2016-Sep-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Showcasing new features for convenience and quality products, family-owned Bartell Drugs unveils its newest location in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District (CID) on September 17. The 11,656-square-foot store is the 65th location in the chain’s regional network and is being considered a signature store in the chain’s expansion into additional urban neighborhoods. Located…
September 15, 20160Comments

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Kmart announces free flu shots with most insurance plans available at all Kmart Pharmacy locations

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — A new online survey of Kmart shoppers, conducted on behalf of Kmart Pharmacy by the company's Member Feedback and Insights team, found that more than a third [36 percent] of shoppers choose not to get a flu shot, and almost a quarter [23 percent] state that price…
September 13, 20160Comments

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Recent studies show Walgreens digital health resources help drive better medication adherence

DEERFIELD, Ill, 2016-Sep-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Two of Walgreens widely adopted digital health resources are helping to drive better medication adherence among users, according to two recent company studies. Walgreens research shows that those over 50 years of age who track activities through its Balance® Rewards for healthy choices (BRhc) program, which awards loyalty points…
September 13, 20160Comments

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Walgreens: pill reminder feature and activity tracking drive better medication adherence among pharmacy patients

DEERFIELD, Ill, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Two of Walgreens widely adopted digital health resources are helping to drive better medication adherence among users, according to two recent company studies. Walgreens research shows that those over 50 years of age who track activities through its Balance® Rewards for healthy choices (BRhc) program, which awards loyalty points…
September 13, 20160Comments

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Argos: National Fitness Day 2016 saw more people get moving than ever before

Milton Keynes, UK, 2016-Sep-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — National Fitness Day 2016 saw more people get moving than ever before as over 18,000 events took part across the UK to make 7 September the most active day of the year. The sixth annual event, organized by not-for-profit health body ukactive and sponsored by leading health and…
September 13, 20160Comments

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