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Luxottica Group to bring LensCrafters optical retail experience to 500 Macy’s department stores in U.S.

CINCINNATI & MILAN, 2015-11-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Macy’s, Inc. (NYSE:M), one of the premier retailers inthe United States, and Luxottica Group S.p.A. (MTA:LUX; NYSE:LUX), a leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of fashion, luxury and sports eyewear, today announced an agreement to bring the LensCrafters optical retail experience to as many as 500 Macy’s…

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Walgreens Healthcare Clinics will transition to the Epic electronic health record (EHR) platform

Implementation will enable more seamless communication with local providers and health systems DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-11-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens today announced its Healthcare Clinics will soon transition to the Epic electronic health record (EHR) platform, to further enhance care coordination among providers, while also supporting the long-term growth plan for its clinic business. The…

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Pharmacy interventions for patients starting new medications can reduce overall healthcare costs – Walgreens study

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-11-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Pharmacy interventions for patients starting new medications can improve adherence, lower health care utilization and reduce overall health care costs, according to a new study released by Walgreens. The study, “Improving Medication Adherence and Healthcare Outcomes in a Commercial Population Through a Retail Pharmacy Chain,” is one…

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MinuteClinic opens its first retail clinics in Maine inside CVS/pharmacy stores in Portland and South Portland

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — MinuteClinic, the largest and fastest growing provider of retail-based medical clinics in the United States, has opened its first retail clinics in Maine inside CVS/pharmacy stores in Portland and South Portland. State Senator Anne Haskell will join in a ribbon cutting today at the Portland clinic. MinuteClinic now has more than 1,000 clinics in 33 states and the District…

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CVS Health expands its Registered Apprenticeship program to several new markets, as well as new fields and concentrations

Company embarks on major expansion of Registered Apprenticeship program to include new markets and new fields WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of CVS Health's (NYSE:  CVS) commitment to workforce and community development, the company is expanding its Registered Apprenticeship program to several new markets, as well as new fields and concentrations. Registered…

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CVS/pharmacy launched its 2nd annual in-store fundraising campaign to benefit Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C)

Actress, director, producer and SU2C Ambassador Eva Longoria is featured in the in-store campaign running through November 28 WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-11-6 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS/pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health (NYSE:  CVS), today announced the launch of its second annual in-store fundraising campaign to benefit Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), a program of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) that…

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Conad lancia una raccolta di firme finalizzata a sollecitare il Parlamento ad estendere la vendita di farmaci di fascia C alle parafarmacie

Bologna, Italia, 2015-11-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Conad lancia una raccolta di firme finalizzata a sollecitare il Parlamento ad estendere la vendita di farmaci di fascia C alle parafarmacie. Sul sito www.liberalizziamoci.it la petizione da firmare. In un mercato quale quello dei farmaci, ancora parzialmente liberalizzato a distanza di nove anni dal primo decreto Bersani, Conad…

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CVS Health Q3-2015: Net revenues up 10.3%; Operating profit up 3.8%

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-11-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Third Quarter Year-over-year Highlights: Net revenues increased 10.3% to $38.6 billion Operating profit increased 3.8% to $2.3 billion, including the effect of acquisition-related transaction and integration costs of $127 million GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations of $1.10 Adjusted EPS of $1.29, excluding any acquisition-related items, at higher end…

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Rite Aid October sales: same store sales increased 1.0 percent over the prior-year period

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-10-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced sales results for October. Monthly Sales For the four weeks ended Oct. 24, 2015, same store sales increased 1.0 percent over the prior-year period. October front-end same store sales decreased 0.5 percent. Pharmacy same store sales, which included an approximate 249 basis points…

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Jean Coutu: Flu vaccines will be available in approximately 300 Jean Coutu stores throughout Quebec

Fast and easy online appointment-setting Longueuil, Quebec, 2015-10-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. (the “Jean Coutu Group” or the “Corporation”) and its affiliated pharmacist-owners announced today the introduction of their flu vaccination campaign. Flu vaccines will be available in approximately 300 Jean Coutu stores throughout Quebec regions as well as Ontario…

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American Pharmacists Month: Walgreens acknowledges its more than 27,000 community pharmacists

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-10-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — In support and recognition of American Pharmacists Month, Walgreens is acknowledging its more than 27,000 community pharmacists for the important role they play as the most accessible health care providers in the community, supporting preventive and chronic care for the more than 8 million customers who interact…

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Walgreens Boots Alliance to acquire all outstanding shares of U.S. retail pharmacy chain Rite Aid for approximately $17.2 billion

Acquisition furthers Walgreens Boots Alliance's commitment to accessible, affordable, quality healthcare in the U.S. and advances consumer access to pharmacy-led health and wellbeing Acquisition underscores Walgreens Boots Alliance's global approach to growth opportunities Rite Aid shareholders to receive $9.00 per share in cash, a premium of 48 percent to the closing price on 26 October…

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Rite Aid’s director Jesse McCullough testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health

Testimony Highlights Rite Aid's Efforts to Improve Health of Patients, Increase Access to High-Quality Healthcare and Lower Healthcare Costs  CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-10-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Emphasizing Rite Aid's commitment to patient care, Jesse McCullough, a registered pharmacist and Rite Aid's director of field clinical services, testified today before the U.S. House of Representatives…

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Rite Aid re-opens its store at 300 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Baltimore after sustaining damages during the protests earlier this year

U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, Mayor of Baltimore Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Rite Aid Executive Vice President of Operations Bryan Everett to Host Ribbon-Cutting Today at 1 p.m. Rite Aid Foundation Reinforces Commitment to Baltimore Community with $10,000 Donation to The Historic Samuel Coleridge-Taylor Elementary School CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-10-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings,…

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Reasor’s Dietitians promote health and wellness with the launch of Eat Right Feel Great Program

Tahlequah, OK, 2015-10-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Reasor’s Registered Dietitians are available in several of our store locations with a goal of promoting health and wellness for our customers and employees. The Eat Right Feel Great Program focuses on educating consumers and employees about healthy lifestyles through disease prevention and management, increased dietitian presence…

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CVS Health Corporation will hold its third quarter financial results conference call on October 30, 2015

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-10-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:CVS) will be holding a conference call on Friday, October 30, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. (EDT) with analysts and investors to discuss its third quarter financial results. An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the…

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Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide to help its senior customers prepare for 2015 Medicare Part D Enrollment

Rite Aid's Medicare Advisor Assists Medicare Beneficiaries and Caregivers in Selecting Best Prescription Drug Plan for 2016 Camp Hill, Pa., 2015-10-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide are once again providing free resources to help its senior customers select the right prescription drug plan (PDP) or update their existing coverage during the annual Medicare…

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Walgreens Boots Alliance declared a regular quarterly dividend of 36 cents per share; 6.7 percent up over the year ago dividend

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-10-16 — /EPR Retail News/ — The board of directors of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today declared a regular quarterly dividend of 36 cents per share, a 6.7 percent increase over the year ago dividend. The dividend is payable 11 December 2015 to stockholders of record as of 16 November 2015. Walgreens Boots Alliance…

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PAK’nSAVE turns its iconic yellow number 8 wire TV ad pink in support of New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation (NZBCF)

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-10-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — PAK’nSAVE is turning pink to show its support for the annual New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation (NZBCF) Pink Ribbon Appeal, which takes place on Friday 9th and Saturday 10th of October. This year, PAK’nSAVE is turning its iconic yellow number 8 wire television advertisement pink in the ten days…

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New Zealand: New World, PAK’nSAVE, Stroke Foundation to conduct the biggest ever simultaneous health check

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND, 2015-10-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  New World and PAK’nSAVE stores across the country are partnering with the Stroke Foundation in an attempt to  conduct the biggest ever simultaneous health check. Identifying people with high blood pressure (BP) is the aim of the Big New Zealand Blood Pressure Check which takes place on…

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Carrefour Belgium supports the Pink Ribbon organisation’s campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer

A pink ribbon against breast cancer. BELGIUM, 2015-10-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour Belgium has put its backing behind the Pink Ribbon organisation’s campaign to raise awareness of breast cancer. How? By giving out pink ribbons to “put next to your heart” in exchange for a €3 donation (in hypermarkets only). The main goal of the…

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CVS Health to kickoff its annual free health screening campaign in 20 multicultural markets across the U.S.

Free health screenings will be held in 20 multicultural markets across the U.S., demonstrating the company's commitment to increasing access to health care. Educators to offer resources to diabetes patients to help manage their condition. WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE:  CVS) will kickoff Project Health, its annual free health screening campaign,…

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CVS Health’s SilverScript Insurance Company announced its new Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) options for 2016

Plans feature $0-deductibles, low premiums and affordable co-pays WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — SilverScript Insurance Company, a CVS Health (NYSE:  CVS) company, today announced the company's new Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) options for 2016. Medicare beneficiaries can choose from two SilverScript plans that offer $0 deductibles, lower premiums than the 2015 SilverScript plans in many…

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Albert Heijn gaat voedingsadvies geven aan zijn klanten

Zaandam, Netherlands, 2015-10-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albert Heijn gaat voedingsadvies geven aan zijn klanten. Dit is het resultaat van een samenwerking met de Nederlandse Vereniging van Diëtisten en Stichting 'Ik kies bewust'. Vanaf deze week geven drie voedingscoaches online voedingsadvies via de nieuwe AH Community die vorige week live is gegaan. Zij beantwoorden vragen…

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NACS Show: U-Gas and Tri Star Services to expand healthier options across their stores

WASHINGTON, DC, 2015-10-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA), which works with the private sector and PHA Honorary Chair First Lady Michelle Obama to make healthier choices easier for busy parents and families, today announced that U-Gas, home of GiGi’s Café Express, and Tri Star Services’ Twice Daily, two regional convenience…

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CVS Health expands national partnership with the Arthritis Foundation to help advance arthritis advocacy, research and patient support

WOONSOCKET, R.I. , 2015-10-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) announced today, in advance of World Arthritis Day on October 12 , the expansion of a national partnership with the Arthritis Foundation to help advance arthritis advocacy, research and patient support. As part of the partnership, CVS/specialty, the specialty pharmacy of CVS Health,…

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