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Roundy’s pharmacies make flu shots available with no appointment needed during all pharmacy operating hours

CDC urges all to get vaccinated as soon as possible, ideally before October MILWAUKEE, WI, 2014-9-15— /EPR Retail News/ — As the CDC warns that peak flu season is approaching, Roundy’s stores – Pick ‘n Save, Copps, Metro Market and Mariano’s – are conveniently making flu shots available at all pharmacies, with no appointment needed during all…
September 15, 20140Comments

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Hy-Vee, Iowa Department of Public Health and Governor’s Advisory Council on Brain Injuries to help educate Iowa’s elderly on ways to prevent falls and injury during National Falls Prevention Awareness Month

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, 2014-9-12— /EPR Retail News/ — Hy-Vee, Inc., the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Governor’s Advisory Council on Brain Injuries have partnered to help educate Iowa’s elderly about ways they can prevent falls and injury during National Falls Prevention Awareness Month in September. The seventh annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day will be…
September 12, 20140Comments

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Tesco, Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation join forces to raise millions of pounds to promote healthy living

Cheshunt, England, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Millions of people are set to benefit from a ground-breaking new partnership between the UK’s leading retailer and two of the country’s biggest charities. Tesco, Diabetes UK and the British Heart Foundation have confirmed that they will join forces from early next year. The trio’s charity partnership – the…
September 11, 20140Comments

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Sainsbury’s opens the first combined convenience shop and community pharmacy at Guy’s Hospital near London Bridge

LONDON, 2014-9-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sainsbury’s opens the first combined convenience shop and community pharmacy on a hospital site. The new store at Guy’s Hospital near London Bridge will employ 25 local people and offer improved choice, as well as a broad range of convenience goods for patients and visitors using the hospital.…
September 11, 20140Comments

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Giant Food of Landover, Md. introduced electronic cap alternative to the traditional prescription medication caps Rx Timer Cap

Cutting Edge Cap Works with Any Prescription Medication Landover, Md., 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — To encourage appropriate use of prescription medication, Giant Food of Landover, Md. has introduced Rx Timer Cap, an electronic cap that is an alternative to the traditional prescription medication caps. Rx Timer Cap fits standard prescription containers and is available with…
September 10, 20140Comments

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The YMCA of Greater Rochester and Wegmans Pharmacy to provide YMCA members with convenient way to receive flu shot by offering flu clinics at select Y branches

ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-9-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — The YMCA of Greater Rochester has partnered with Wegmans Pharmacy to provide YMCA members with a convenient way for adults (ages 18 and up) to receive flu shots by offering flu clinics at select Y branches throughout the community. Members do not need a prescription or appointment. The cost…
September 10, 20140Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation to release financial results for its Fiscal 2015 Second Quarter ended Aug. 30, 2014 on Sept. 18, 2014

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-9-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) said today that it will release financial results for its Fiscal 2015 Second Quarter, which ended Aug. 30, 2014, on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014. The company will hold an analyst call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time with remarks by Rite Aid's management…
September 8, 20140Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation announces sales results for August

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-9-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced sales results for August. Monthly Sales For the five weeks ended Aug. 30, 2014, same store sales increased 3.9 percent over the prior-year period. August front-end same store sales increased 1.1 percent. Pharmacy same store sales, which included an approximate 219 basis points negative…
September 5, 20140Comments

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Flu vaccines now available at all Target Pharmacy and Target Clinic locations nationwide

Offerings provide Target guests convenient and affordable flu vaccination options this season MINNEAPOLIS, 2014-9-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) announced today that flu vaccines are now available at all Target Pharmacy and Target Clinic locations nationwide. Target will offer guests Quadrivalent, Trivalent and High Dose. In addition, FluMist will be available later this month.…
September 5, 20140Comments

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Flu vaccinations now available at all Giant Food in-store pharmacies

Through Unilever Partnership, Three Meals will be Donated to Feeding America for Every Flu Shot Administered by Giant Landover, Md., 2014-9-5 — /EPR Retail News/ — To help prepare for the upcoming flu season, vaccinations are now available at all Giant Food in-store pharmacies. No appointment is needed and all vaccinations are administered by Giant Food’s trusted in-store pharmacists.…
September 5, 20140Comments

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Albertsons kicks-off 28-day in-store fundraising campaign in support of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Southern California

Boise, ID,  2014-9-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  “We’re fighting for a cure” – that’s the chant motivating Albertsons associates to give it their all as they  kick-off a 28-day in-store fundraising campaign in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Southern California. From September 3 through 30, Albertsons 181 Southern California Division stores will offer customers the…
September 4, 20140Comments

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Meijer pharmacists advise parents Back-to-School is best time for flu shots

Don’t wait for October when Back-to-School is best time for flu shots GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-9-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer pharmacists are playing myth busters and reminding parents why getting flu shots before kids go back to school is the perfect time to minimize the spread of seasonal influenza for families. While the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer anticipates…
September 3, 20140Comments

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Rawproconcepts, Inc. Launches Rawproconcepts® Supplement Program for Dogs, Delivering a Key Nutritional Advantage for Puppies and Adult Dogs

Green Cove Springs, FL, 2014-8-26 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Rawproconcepts®, Inc. introduces a one-of-a-kind advanced supplement program formulated for use with all commercial dog food and homemade diet formulations*. Using Rawproconcepts® supplements, dog owners, breeders, and handlers are able to correctly supplement nutrient deficiencies of homemade dog food diets and commercial dog food diets, without…
August 26, 20140Comments

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John Lewis to open two John Lewis Opticians in its Stratford City and Cardiff department stores this Autumn

LONDON, 2014-8-22 — /EPR Retail News/ —  John Lewis has announced that it will open two John Lewis Opticians in its Stratford City and Cardiff department stores this Autumn. The new venture will focus on building longstanding relationships between optician and patient and will offer customers the very best in eye healthcare. John Lewis Opticians will feature the…
August 22, 20140Comments

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Alliance Boots announces the acquisition of full ownership of UniDrug Distribution Group

Nottingham,  2014-8-19 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Alliance Boots today announces it has acquired full ownership of UniDrug Distribution Group (UDG), its pre-wholesale and contract logistics joint venture in the UK, from UDG Healthcare for a consideration of around £66 million for the 50% shareholding it did not already own. The joint venture is already…
August 19, 20140Comments

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Foodstuffs: Pams and Budget to adopt Government’s Health Star Rating on all packaging

Foodstuffs has today announced that Pams and Budget product packaging will include the Government’s Health Star Rating. Whakatane, New Zealand,  2014-8-18 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Dave McAteer,  General Manager, Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd says, “We support the principles behind the Health Star Rating System as it provides customers with an easily understandable way to identify the…
August 18, 20140Comments

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Wegmans Food Markets starts enhanced Specialty Pharmacy Service for medications used to treat conditions in the fields of rheumatology, gastroenterology, neurology, and dermatology

ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-8-15 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Starting this month, Wegmans Food Markets is offering an enhanced Specialty Pharmacy Service for medications used to treat conditions in the fields of rheumatology, gastroenterology, neurology, and dermatology. Specialty pharmacy medications can produce dramatic improvements for some people with chronic conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ulcerative Colitis,…
August 15, 20140Comments

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Walgreens and Alliance Boots merge to create the first global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise

Nottingham, 2014-8-14 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Alliance Boots is delighted that Walgreens has exercised its option to complete the second step of its strategic transaction with Alliance Boots. The new company will be the first global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise. The combined enterprise will be named Walgreens Boots Alliance and headquartered in the Chicago…
August 14, 20140Comments

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Alliance Boots completed the acquisition of 1,400 pharmacy stores in Mexico and Chile

Nottingham, 2014-8-13 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Alliance Boots today announces that it has completed the acquisition of Farmacias Ahumada S.A. ("FASA"). The completion follows receipt of regulatory approvals and the closing of the cash tender offer for the outstanding fully diluted share capital of FASA whose shares are listed on the Santiago Stock Exchange. The acquisition comprises…
August 13, 20140Comments

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Rite Aid: seasonal flu shots now available at Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide

Flu Shots Now Available at Rite Aid Pharmacies Nationwide Rite Aid's Workplace Flu Shot Clinic and Voucher Programs Return Camp Hill, Pa., 2014-8-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today that seasonal flu shots are now available at Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide. Customers can visit any Rite Aid pharmacy to…
August 12, 20140Comments

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Sonia Kashuk and Target® Corp partner with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® to create exclusive new brush set to raise money in support of the fight against breast cancer

MINNEAPOLIS,  2014-8-11 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Sonia Kashuk, breast cancer survivor and beauty entrepreneur, and Target® Corp (NYSE:TGT) have partnered with The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF) for the eighth straight year to create an exclusive NEW brush set to raise money in support of the fight against breast cancer. Sonia Kashuk introduces a newly redesigned Proudly…
August 11, 20140Comments

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Alliance Boots and Walgreens create first global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise, Walgreens Boots Alliance

Nottingham,  2014-8-8 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Alliance Boots is delighted that Walgreens has exercised its option to complete the second step of its strategic transaction with Alliance Boots. The new company will be the first global pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing enterprise. The combined enterprise will be named Walgreens Boots Alliance and headquartered in the…
August 8, 20140Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation announced its July sales increased 4.6 percent over the prior-year period

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-8-4 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced sales results for July. Monthly Sales For the four weeks ended July 26, 2014, same store sales increased 4.6 percent over the prior-year period. July front-end same store sales increased 1.5 percent. Pharmacy same store sales, which included an approximate 203 basis points…
August 4, 20140Comments

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Rite Aid gears up for this year’s back-to-school season with nearly 4,600 convenient locations nationwide

National Retail Federation Expects Combined Back-to-School and Back-to-College Spending to Reach $74.9 Billion Rite Aid Featuring Great Deals on Electronics and Schools Supplies, Which Are Expected to Top Shopping Lists CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-7-31 — /EPR Retail News/ — The back-to-school season is fast approaching and with nearly 4,600 convenient locations nationwide, students can count on…
July 31, 20140Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation names Darren Karst as executive vice president and chief financial officer

Current SEVP and CFO Frank Vitrano to Continue as Rite Aid Chief Administrative Officer Until His Retirement in September, 2015    CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-7-25 — /EPR Retail News/ —  Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced that Darren Karst, a highly experienced retail finance executive, is joining Rite Aid as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective…
July 25, 20140Comments

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QVC and Ovarian Cancer Research Fund join forces for the annual designer charity sale “QVC Presents Super Saturday LIVE” on July 26

QVC and Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Promote National Awareness During the “QVC Presents Super Saturday LIVE” Broadcast WEST CHESTER, Pa., 2014-7-23 — /EPR Retail News/ —   Shop for a cure with designer bargains galore. QVC and Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) are joining forces once again for “QVC Presents Super Saturday LIVE,” an annual “designer charity sale” scheduled…
July 23, 20140Comments

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Diabetes UK and Tesco analysis: More than 700 people a day are diagnosed with diabetes in the UK

Cheshunt, England,  2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ —  More than 700 people a day are diagnosed with diabetes in the UK, according to new analysis by Diabetes UK and Tesco. The analysis, based on National Diabetes Audit data, shows that 738 people a day are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, which has being overweight as the biggest…
July 9, 20140Comments

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Wegmans Food Markets reached the goal of making all sushi in its stores strictly made from ingredients that contain no gluten

ROCHESTER, NY, 2014-7-9 — /EPR Retail News/ — In one generation, sushi has made it in America. It’s the go-to snack, light meal, or party appetizer for millions. Yet people who must avoid gluten have approached sushi with caution, even though many key ingredients like rice, vegetables, and seafood don’t naturally contain gluten. The problem has been with other ingredients,…
July 9, 20140Comments

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Rite Aid Corporation announces sales results for June 2014

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-7-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced sales results for June. Monthly Sales For the four weeks ended June 28, 2014, same store sales increased 3.9 percent over the prior-year period. June front-end same store sales increased 0.9 percent. Pharmacy same store sales, which included an approximate 169 basis…
July 3, 20140Comments

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