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…
Healthcare
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Amsterdam, 2015-11-04 — /EPR Retail News/ — Met de installatie van de Albert Heijn Raad van Kinderen en een gezonder aanbod bij kassa's zijn vandaag twee stappen gezet op de route om een gezondere supermarkt te worden. Vanaf nu worden klanten in honderd winkels bij de kassa verleid om eens te kiezen voor bijvoorbeeld fruit en verantwoorde…
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…
BRAZIL, 2015-11-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — Carrefour Brazil inaugurated on october 21th its first street drugstore. The Carrefour Drugstore in Rua N. Sra. da Lapa began its operation next to yet another unit of Carrefour Express, both inaugurated in the western zone of São Paulo (SP).
The new drugstore, which has a sales area of…
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…
Zaandam, the Netherlands, 2015-11-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — On Wednesday, Etos opened a brand new store on the Gelderlandplein in Amsterdam. It is the first store to display the new Etos logo on the façade of the building, and inside the shop customers can enjoy a new beauty and perfume department. Etos’ own brand,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Tahlequah, OK, 2015-10-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Now through February you can stop by any Reasor's location and receive your 2015 - 2016 Flu Shot administered by one of our vaccination-trained pharmacists. Flu vaccinations are only $25 for the standard flu shot and $30 for the Quadrivalent that protects against all 4 strains of…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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,…