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Philippines: SM Foundation donates brand new daycare and health center to the residents of Pasong Kawayan II in General Trias, Cavite

Pasay City, Philippines, 2016-Mar-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — SM Foundation, in partnership Summerhills Home Development Corporation (SHDC), recently turned over a brand new daycare and health center to the residents of Pasong Kawayan II in General Trias, Cavite. The center will mainly cater to the two nearby subdivisions of Heneral Uno and Heneral Dos. The one-storey…

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El Paso, TX tops Walgreens Top Ten DMAs with Flu Activity for the Week of 3/20/2016

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Mar-29 — /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. The Walgreens Flu Index does not provide data measuring actual levels or severity of flu activity, but rather,…

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Debenhams Pet Insurance latest figures show that most claims for pets ingesting chocolate fall over Easter month

LONDON, 2016-Mar-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Easter is a time for celebrations, chocolate and bank holiday weekends, but pet owners nationwide are being reminded that while the Easter holidays are fun for the family, there are potentially life-threatening dangers for our pets. In the UK, 13 million (46%) households are pet owners*.  Mislaid Easter eggs can…

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Miracle Balloon campaign: Rite Aid kicks off its annual fundraising program for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Customers Can Support Their Local Children's Miracle Network Hospital with Purchase of $1 Paper Miracle Balloons Rite Aid Raised $6.3 Million in 2015, Bringing Grand Fundraising Total Since 1994 to More Than $75 Million Camp Hill, Pa., 2016-Mar-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid's 22nd annual Miracle Balloon campaign for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, a leading…

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CVS Health announces $50 million initiative to help deliver the nation’s first tobacco-free generation

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Mar-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), the nation's largest pharmacy innovation company, today announced Be The First, a five-year $50 million initiative to help deliver the nation's first tobacco-free generation. Through this initiative, which is funded through CVS Health and the CVS Health Foundation, the company is extending its…

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Walgreens Boots Alliance to release fiscal 2016 second quarter earnings results on 5 April 2016

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Mar-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) will release its fiscal 2016 second quarter earnings results at 7 a.m. Eastern time Tuesday, 5 April 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…

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Rexall Health CEO Jürgen Schreiber on McKesson’s acquisition of Rexall

Boston, MA, 2016-Mar-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — Valued Rexall Customers and Patients, Today, it was announced that McKesson Corporation has agreed to acquire Rexall Health. For you, our customers and patients, it is business as usual. Your local Rexall will still have all of the products and brands you trust and rely on. You will be able…

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Rite Aid Corporation announces sales results for February

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2016-Mar-05 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced sales results of its retail pharmacy segment for February. Monthly Sales For the five weeks ended Feb. 27, 2016, same store sales decreased 0.8 percent over the prior-year period. February front-end same store sales decreased 0.5 percent. Pharmacy same store sales, which…

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Rite Aid’s Innovation Challenge selected the Tri-Tip Walking Cane for development and sale in Rite Aid stores

Camp Hill, Pa., 2016-Mar-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid's first-ever Innovation Challenge has selected the Tri-Tip Walking Cane, an ergonomic walking cane, for development and sale in Rite Aid stores and online at www.riteaid.com. Created by Jamie Jordan, an engineer based in Grapevine, Texas, the Tri-Tip Walking Cane features three legs that function independently for…

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Naloxone now easier to obtain in nearly 200 Walgreens pharmacies throughout Indiana

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Feb-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of Walgreens comprehensive national plan to combat drug abuse, Walgreens today announced it has made naloxone, a potentially lifesaving opioid antidote, available without a prescription in all of its Indiana pharmacies in accordance with state pharmacy regulations. Naloxone is now more accessible and easier to obtain in nearly…

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Naloxone now available without prescription in all Walgreens pharmacies in Ohio

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Feb-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of Walgreens comprehensive national plan to combat drug abuse, Walgreens today announced it has made naloxone, a potentially lifesaving opioid antidote, available without a prescription in all of its Ohio pharmacies in accordance with state pharmacy regulations. Naloxone is now more accessible and easier to obtain in…

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WALGREENS: TOP TEN DMAS WITH FLU ACTIVITY FOR THE WEEK OF 2/21/2016

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Feb-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Walgreens Flu Index™ is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information, and ranking of those experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country. This week, Walgreens Flu Index data is tracking increased flu activity in the South and West regions of the U.S. The…

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WALGREENS: TOP TEN DMAS WITH FLU ACTIVITY FOR THE WEEK OF 2/14/2016

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Feb-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Walgreens Flu Index™ is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information, and ranking of those experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country. This week, Walgreens Flu Index data is tracking increased flu activity in the South and West regions of the U.S. The…

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FORTUNE names Whole Food Market “World’s Most Admired Companies” for food and drug stores for the fifth consecutive year

AUSTIN, Texas, 2016-Feb-24 — /EPR Retail News/ — Companies” list for food and drug stores, for the fifth consecutive year. The grocer is No. 24 on the magazine’s 2016 list for all industries, and is No. 1 in its category for quality of products and services, innovation, people management and social responsibility.  Whole Foods Market is…

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Rite Aid announces availability of talking prescription devices for customers with visual impairments

Camp Hill, Pa., 2016-Feb-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid announced today the nationwide availability of talking prescription devices to assist customers with visual impairments. The device will be provided at no cost to customers who are blind or who are visually impaired. "It's important that all of our customers, including those who are blind or…

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Meningitis B vaccines now available at CVS Pharmacy stores to Santa Clara County, CA residents

Vaccine now available at select CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations in wake of three confirmed Meningitis B cases Meningitis Clinics will be held at CVS Pharmacy stores in Palo Alto and Menlo Park, CA over the next week WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) is offering Meningitis B vaccines to people living in Santa Clara…

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CVS Health company Accordant receives Case Management Accreditation from NCQA

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Feb-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Accordant, a CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) company, announced today that it has received Case Management Accreditation from NCQA. The accreditation affirms Accordant's commitment to providing high quality, patient-centered care that improves health outcomes and lowers costs. Accordant's integrated program provides services on behalf of health plans, employers and…

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Meningitis B vaccinations available at Walgreens pharmacies throughout the Santa Clara area

Local health officials urge vaccination as area sees reported cases DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Feb-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens offers vaccinations that provide protection against Meningitis B at all of its pharmacies throughout the Santa Clara area, as county health officials urge vaccination due to a number of reported Meningitis B cases. Vaccinations are available daily during regular pharmacy…

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CVS Health and Target Corporation announce first CVS Pharmacy locations in Target stores

CVS Pharmacy locations feature new look, expanded pharmacy care services and enhanced digital tools for Target guests nationwide  WOONSOCKET, RI and MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 2016-Feb-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE:CVS) and Target Corporation (NYSE:TGT) today announced that the first CVS Pharmacy locations in Target stores are now open in the Charlotte, North Carolina market. The…

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CVS Health announces increased availability of overdose reversal medicine naloxone to combat opioid abuse epidemic

White House Drug Policy Director, Ohio Attorney General, Lucas County Sheriff join CVS Health to announce increased availability of naloxone to combat opioid abuse epidemic CVS Health also highlights resources for Ohio high schools, police departments to help prevent drug abuse Toledo, OH, 2016-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) announced today it would…

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Rite Aid’s RediClinic and Aria Health partner to offer greater convenience, increased access and more affordable healthcare

Philadelphia, 2016-Feb-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — RediClinic, a leading operator of retail clinics, and Aria Health, the largest healthcare provider in Northeast Philadelphia and Lower Bucks County, announced today that they are entering into an alliance that will offer greater convenience, increased access and more affordable healthcare to residents of Northeast Philadelphia and Bucks County…

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Rite Aid provides wellness+ with Plenti members the opportunity to earn 5,000 Plenti points during its “Big Point Event”

wellness+ with Plenti Members Can Earn Up to 5,000 Plenti Points Worth at Least $50 in Savings After Spending Up to $200 on Participating Products Camp Hill, Pa., 2016-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Beginning Jan. 31, Rite Aid is offering its wellness+ with Plenti members the opportunity to earn 5,000 Plenti points when they spend…

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Rite Aid Corporation announces January sales results of its retail pharmacy segment

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2016-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced sales results of its retail pharmacy segment for January. Monthly Sales For the four weeks ended Jan. 23, 2016, same store sales decreased 1.4 percent over the prior-year period. January front-end same store sales decreased 1.9 percent. Pharmacy same store sales, which…

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Price Chopper marks 14 years of partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

SCHENECTADY, NY, 2016-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper has raised more than $153,000 from its month-long pin-up campaign and the sale of more than 8,500 plush primates for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. This celebrates the 14th year the regional supermarket chain has partnered with St. Jude. “We’re proud to partner with St. Jude, in…

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Price Chopper to offer access to board certified doctors for the treatment of non-emergency medical issues

In-store Health Stations now offer access to board certified doctors for the treatment of non-emergency medical issues SCHENECTADY, NY, 2016-Feb-01 — /EPR Retail News/ — Marking an advancement in public access to healthcare, five of Price Chopper’s 20 freestanding health stations will be testing a new telemedicine program that allows customers to get a live, private consultation…

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Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy LLC again receives full specialty pharmacy accreditation from URAC

Accreditation Provides an External Validation of Excellence in Specialty Pharmacy Management DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Jan-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens today announced a renewed designation that further validates the quality of care delivered to patients with complex conditions through its centralized specialty pharmacy services. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy LLC once again receives full specialty pharmacy accreditation from…

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Harlingen – Weslaco-Brownsville – McAllen, Texas again on top of Walgreens Flu Index™ for Week of Jan. 17, 2016

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2016-Jan-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Walgreens Flu Index™ is a weekly report developed to provide state- and market-specific information, and ranking of those experiencing the highest incidences of influenza across the country. The Flu Index does not provide data measuring actual levels or severity of flu activity, but rather, illustrates which populations are…

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Waitrose to reduce sugar in its range of breakfast cereals in 2016

Waitrose takes 25 tonnes of sugar out of popular own label products LONDON, 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Waitrose has today announced plans to reduce sugar in its range of breakfast cereals during 2016 by stripping out more than 7.5 million calories or nearly two tonnes in the coming year. The commitment will involve a 15 per…

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Lowe’s to exit the joint venture with Woolworths Limited in Australia

MOORESVILLE, N.C., 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) today announced it has provided notification to Woolworths Limited, its joint venture partner in Australia, of its intent to begin the process of exiting its investment in the joint venture, which operates Masters Home Improvement stores and Home Timber and Hardware Group’s…

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CVS Health announces partnerships with the National Black Nurses Association and the National Association of Hispanic Nurses

New alliances with National Black Nurses Association & National Association of Hispanic Nurses to strengthen company’s diverse nursing workforce populations WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2016-Jan-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of an ongoing commitment to develop a diverse workforce that reflects the patients and communities it serves, CVS Health today announced strategic partnerships with two leading national…

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