Woonsocket, RI, 2015-8-24— /EPR Retail News/ — MinuteClinic, the walk-in medical clinic of CVS Health, today announced that it will be enhancing accessibility for patients with visual, hearing and other disabilities. The plan is designed to enhance MinuteClinic’s services and to remove barriers that may impede persons with disabilities from utilizing the clinics’ services.
“We are committed…
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Agreement to bring retail clinic expansion to Oregon and Washington under new collaborative services model
DEERFIELD, Ill. & SEATTLE, 2015-8-21— /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens and Providence Health & Services today announced a strategic clinical collaboration aimed at coordinating patient care and improving patient access, which plans to bring up to 25 new retail clinics to…
Now prescribing head lice prevention treatments under Bill 41
Longueuil, 2015-8-21— /EPR Retail News/ — The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. (“The Jean Coutu Group” or the “Corporation”) and their affiliated network pharmacist-owners announced today they have released online, via jeancoutu.com, a new form to facilitate consultations related to pediculosis and treatment prescriptions during pharmacy visits.…
WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — New data from the CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) Research Institute demonstrates very high levels of patient satisfaction with the quality of care delivered via telehealth at MinuteClinic retail medical clinics. Satisfaction with quality of care and other factors were measured among patients participating in a pilot program of telehealth…
WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-8-19— /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Omnicare, the leading provider of pharmacy services to long term care facilities, for a total enterprise value of approximately $12.9 billion.
About CVS Health
CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) is a pharmacy innovation company helping people on their path to…
Am Donnerstag, 27. August 2015, öffnet die Coop Vitality Apotheke in Kaiseraugst im Kaiserhof Center (Junkholzweg 3) ihre Tore. Vom Eröffnungstag bis Samstag, 29. August 2015, gibt es 10 Prozent Rabatt auf das gesamte Sortiment*. Die Coop Vitality Apotheken bieten ein vielseitiges Angebot, kompetente Beratung und viele zusätzliche Vorteile in Form von Superpunkten und weiteren…
Schenectady, NY, 2015-8-18— /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper Supermarkets is pleased to announce the acquisition of Fairway Pharmacy in Montrose, PA, effective Monday, August 17.
The New York-based, family-managed chain will continue to operate out of Fairway’s current location until the planned construction of a new pharmacy inside the Montrose Price Chopper is completed. Fairway Pharmacy…
More than 90 percent of patients receiving flu shots at Walgreens have insurance to cover vaccination costs
Flu Index recaps states and markets hardest hit by flu last season
DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-8-17— /EPR Retail News/ — Flu shots are now available daily with no appointment necessary at all Walgreens pharmacies and Healthcare Clinics nationwide, and Duane…
Rite Aid Pharmacists Ready to Help Patients Protect Themselves Against the Flu
Rite Aid's Workplace Flu Shot Clinic and Voucher Programs Return
Camp Hill, PA, 2015-8-13— /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today that seasonal flu shots are now available at all Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide. Customers can visit any of…
CAMP HILL, PA, 2015-8-13— /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid announced today that all of the Company's nearly 4,600 stores nationwide will begin accepting mobile payments, including Apple Pay™ and Google Wallet™, starting Saturday, August 15. The Company will also accept Google's forthcoming Android Pay TM. Additionally, all Rite Aid stores will also accept tap and pay…
WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2015-8-12— /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced the launch of ScriptSync™, a new pharmacy service that enables patients with multiple medications to pick up their eligible maintenance prescriptions in a monthly CVS/pharmacy visit.
In addition, patients or caregivers can manage their ScriptSync prescriptions 24/7 using innovative online support tools. By…
Hong Kong, 2015-8-12— /EPR Retail News/ — A.S. Watson Group (the “Group”), a subsidiary of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited(“CK Hutchison”), reached a new milestone today with the opening of its flagship Watsons store on Yun Ping Road in Causeway Bay, marking the Group’s 12,000th retail store in the world.
Spanning over 3 storeys and covering an…
PARIS, 2015-8-11— /EPR Retail News/ — A true beauty icon in the Fresh product range, Rose Face Mask has soothed, hydrated and nourished fragile complexions for more than 15 years. To celebrate this anniversary, Fresh invited multimedia illustrator Jo Ratcliffe to revisit the packaging of the unique mask.
Each jar of Rose Face Mask is infused…
Brussels, Belgium, 2015-8-7— /EPR Retail News/ — The Dennis & Mireille Gillings Foundation has pledged €1 million to the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) Research Fund to help fight cancer, particularly breast cancer. Part of the donation will support the SPECTAcolor Biobank, a tumour tissue sample Biobank and biomarker analysis platform for…
Eight YMCAs to Receive $5,000 Each In Support of Kids Health and Wellness
Now Through Sept. 30, RediClinic Offers Discounted Back-to-School Physicals and Immunizations
Camp Hill, Pa., 2015-8-4— /EPR Retail News/ — RediClinic announced today donations totaling $40,000 to eight YMCAs serving the greater Baltimore/Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Seattle areas. RediClinic, which opened convenient care clinics inside…
Martindale Will Continue to Report to Rite Aid Chairman and CEO John Standley
Other Executive Management Appointments Announced to Help Drive Growth <and Operational Efficiencies
CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-8-4— /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) has announced that Ken Martindale, who is currently president and chief operating officer, has been promoted to the newly created…
LONDON, 2015-7-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — J Sainsbury Plc (Sainsbury’s) and Celesio AG, owner of Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd (LloydsPharmacy), today announce the formation of a strategic partnership that will see LloydsPharmacy acquire Sainsbury’s pharmacy business for £125m.
In addition, Sainsbury’s will receive commercial annual rent payments from LloydsPharmacy for each location.
Sainsbury’s and LloydsPharmacy customers…
Member Physicians, Rite Aid Pharmacists and Special Care Coaches to Provide Personalized, Community-Based Health Management to Chronic and Poly-Chronic Patients
CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-7-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) has announced Reliance ACO, based in southeast Mich., as the latest healthcare provider to join its Rite Aid Health Alliance initiative. Through Rite Aid…
Macey’s Opens Healthy Check Stand in Partnership with Tooele County Health
Tooele, UT, 2015-7-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tooele County Health Department and Macey’s Grocery Store have teamed up to help Tooele County residents make healthier choices. Macey’s first healthy check stand opened officially on Monday, offering fresh produce and healthy snacks to Macey’s guests rather…
CAMP HILL, PA, 2015-7-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid, one of the nation's leading drugstore chains and HealthSpot®, a pioneer in patient and provider driven healthcare technology, announced today the opening of HealthSpot stations inside 25 Rite Aid pharmacies in Ohio. Through the HealthSpot stations, customers will be able conveniently access a variety of…
CAMP HILL, PA, 2015-7-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today that Frank Ho, currently senior director of indirect procurement, has been promoted to vice president of indirect procurement.
In this position, Ho will oversee the Company's procurement strategy and all related operations, including systems, supplier and contract management. Ho will report to…
DEERFIELD, Ill., 2015-7-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Boots Alliance today announces that it has acquired Liz Earle Beauty Co. Ltd, owner of the Liz Earle skincare brand.
Liz Earle is an award-winning premium skincare range that uses naturally active ingredients and is recognized as one of the leading botanical brands in the UK.
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SINGAPORE, 2015-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shone in the latest SRA (Singapore Retail Association) Service Excellence Awards (EXSA), Watsons Singapore was recognized as the No. 1 Health & Beauty Retailer in Singapore and won the 2nd place of the Best Retailer Award. Stepping into its 20thanniversary, the EXSA is a national award that recognizes…
CAMP HILL, PA, 2015-7-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today that Paul Zikmund, a risk management professional with nearly 30 years of experience, is joining Rite Aid as group vice president of risk and controls.
In this new position, Zikmund will oversee the risk management program for Rite Aid as well as…
Rochester, NY, 2015-7-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tribeca restaurateur David Bouley will team with the staff of Next Door by Wegmans to create an innovative dinner at the Wegmans Orchard. The dinner will feature an insightful talk on “The Power of Food as Medicine” led by Dr. Mark Hyman, MD. Dr. Hyman is a nine-time…
Victoria, Australia, 2015-6-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amcal has again been recognised by the Australian public as the leading service provider in the pharmacy sector, winning the 2015 Readers Digest Quality Service Award.
Amcal recorded a combined consumer Quality Service Index score of 78 in the extensive national online survey and grabbed by far the…
VICTORIA, Australia, 2015-6-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sigma Pharmaceuticals Limited (Sigma) is pleased to confirm a new 5-year wholesale supply and services agreement with Reform Management (Reform).
With over 1,900 independent community pharmacy customers nationally, Reform has one of the largest independent networks and is committed to partnering with suppliers to support their servicing and…
CAMP HILL, Pa., 2015-6-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid (NYSE: RAD) has completed its previously announced acquisition of Envision Pharmaceutical Services ("EnvisionRx") from leading global private investment firm TPG and other shareholders in a transaction valued at approximately $2 billion, including approximately $1.8 billion in cash and approximately 27.9 million Rite Aid shares.
"The completion…
HIV Testing Events Scheduled at Select Walgreens Locations Over Three Days in the Lead Up to National HIV Testing Day, June 27
DEERFIELD, Ill. & MENLO PARK, Calif., 2015-6-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — In the lead up to National HIV Testing Day on June 27, Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS, a leading national public information response…
CVS Health and Target to offer best-in-class pharmacy and medical clinic services to Target guests and plan to develop Target stores that include CVS/pharmacy
Transaction will expand CVS Health’s retail presence in new markets and enhance Target’s wellness offerings
Woonsocket, RI and Minneapolis, MN, 2015-6-17 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:CVS) and Target Corporation…