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2014 LPGA winners to attend ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer on May 26th through June 1st

Creamer, Thompson and Defending Champion Webb Expected to Visit the Shore This Year Galloway, NJ, 2014-4-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — The winners of each of the first seven events on the 2014 LPGA schedule are expected to be in attendance when the ShopRite LPGA Classic Presented by Acer tees off May 30-June 1 at Stockton Seaview…

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ShopRite to open seven-day-a-week pharmacy inside Doylestown Hospital this spring

Doylestown, PA, 2014-4-15 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite will open a seven-day-a-week pharmacy inside Doylestown Hospital this spring, offering patients the same level of care and convenience that customers have come to expect at its traditional retail stores. The pharmacy, perched just off the hospital’s north lobby, will mark ShopRite’s first location inside a medical facility.…

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Rite Aid acquires retail clinics operator RediClinic

Will Begin to Open New RediClinics in Select Rite Aid Markets as well as Continue to Support RediClinic's Expansion in Texas  CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-4-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) announced today it has acquired Houston-based RediClinic, one of the nation's leading operators of retail clinics. RediClinic currently operates 30 clinics in the greater…

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Rite Aid marks 20th year of partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Now Through May 24, Rite Aid Customers are Invited to Purchase $1 Miracle Balloons at Any Rite Aid Store in Support of Children's Health and Wellness CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-4-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — With its 2014 Miracle Balloon campaign now underway in stores nationwide, Rite Aid proudly begins its 20th year of partnership with Children's Miracle…

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Rite Aid appoints David Abelman as senior VP of brand development and innovation

CAMP HILL, PA, 2014-4-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) announced today that David Abelman, a retail veteran with more than 25 years' experience, is joining Rite Aid as senior vice president of brand development and innovation. His appointment is effective immediately. In this newly created position, Abelman will be responsible for overseeing…

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Rite Aid Corporation awarded Specialty Pharmacy accreditation from URAC

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-4-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) announced today it has been awarded Specialty Pharmacy accreditation from URAC, a Washington, D.C.-based health care accreditation organization that establishes quality standards for the health care industry. "We are very proud to have received full accreditation as a specialty pharmacy provider from URAC," said…

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Meijer selected U.S. Vision as exclusive vision center to enhance its retail healthcare services in its stores across Midwest

Retailer continues to be a destination for healthcare needs with Meijer Optical shops GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., 2014-4-8 — /EPR Retail News/ — Meijer announced today that it has selected U.S. Vision, Inc. as its exclusive vision center in its stores moving forward in an effort to enhance its retail healthcare services across the Midwest. U.S. Vision, a…

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The Rite Aid Foundation donates $15,000 to the Snohomish County chapter of the American Red Cross

Camp Hill, PA, 2014-4-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid today announced that The Rite Aid Foundation is making a $15,000 donation to the Snohomish County chapter of the American Red Cross to help the victims, families and communities affected by the devastating landslide that occurred on March 22 in Oso, Washington. "Our hearts go out…

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Rite Aid Corporation announced sales results for March 2014

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-4-4 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced sales results for March. Monthly Sales For the four weeks ended March 29, 2014, same store sales increased 0.7 percent over the prior-year period. March front-end same store sales decreased 5.0 percent, with 4.1 percent of the decrease attributable to a shift…

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Sigma Pharmaceuticals Limited to acquire Central Healthcare Pty Ltd for $24.5 million

• Sigma has purchased Central Healthcare for $24.5 million • Further potential for an earn-out payment at 30 June 2015 • Acquisition will be immediately earnings accretive and will generate approximately $3.5 million in additional annual EBITDA in first full year of operations • ACCC clearance already received Victoria, Australia, 2014-3-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Sigma Pharmaceuticals Limited (Sigma)…

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Rite Aid Corporation to release financial results for its Fiscal 2014 Fourth Quarter on April 10, 2014

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-3-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) said today that it will release financial results for its Fiscal 2014 Fourth Quarter, which ended March 1, 2014, on Thursday, April 10, 2014. The company will hold an analyst call at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (5:30 a.m. Pacific Time) with…

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Rite Aid Corporation appoints Dedra N. Castle as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-3-26 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced that Dedra N. Castle, a highly experienced human resources executive, is joining Rite Aid as Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. In this position, Castle will be responsible for all aspects of human resources, including training, recruitment, talent management,…

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ShopRite stores in Hudson Valley raised over $95,000 for Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center

Keasbey, NJ, 2014-3-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — ShopRite stores throughout the Hudson Valley region raised more than $95,000 in support of Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital at Westchester Medical Center during the month of January this year. The donations were collected at checkout from the generous customers at ShopRite during the Together for our Childrencampaign and a…

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Rite Aid Corporation announces new health management program Rite Aid Health Alliance

Rite Aid Pharmacists Will Partner With Physicians And Special Care Coaches To Provide Personalized, Community-Based Health Management To Chronic and Poly-Chronic Patients CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-3-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE:RAD) announced today a new program, Rite Aid Health Alliance, a pioneering health management collaboration among various healthcare providers that provides comprehensive care and…

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Tesco raised £10 million for Diabetes UK in their first year of partnership

Cheshunt, England, 2014-3-3 — /EPR Retail News/ — Tesco and Diabetes UK have announced that Tesco colleagues, suppliers and customers have raised £10 million in the first year of their partnership. The £10 million, which is funding research, education and awareness programmes to make life better for people with diabetes or those who are at risk of developing…

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Argos, Homebase, M&S and Lloyds Banking Group to become more dementia friendly

Milton Keynes, UK, 2014-2-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — Our high streets are set to become more dementia friendly following a commitment from major British businesses today (Friday 28 February). Argos, Homebase, Marks and Spencer and Lloyds Banking Group, backed by Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt, have committed to create over 121,500 Dementia Friends in shops and banks…

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National Nutrition Month: ShopRite of Uniondale to host book signing by certified diabetes educator Susan Weiner

Author Susan Weiner, RDN launches new release, The Complete Diabetes Organizer Uniondale, NY, 2014-2-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — In lieu of March, National Nutrition Month, the ShopRite of Uniondale is hosting a book signing by certified diabetes educator Susan Weiner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist on Saturday, March 1 from 11a.m.-3 p.m..  The Complete Diabetes Organizer, written by Ms. Weiner…

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AB Acquisition (Albertsons) LLC announced two senior management appointments

Boise, ID, 2014-2-25 — /EPR Retail News/ — AB Acquisition LLC (Albertsons), which operates Albertson’s LLC and New Albertson’s Inc., today announced that Rick Navarro, who had been the Company’s Chief Financial Officer since its inception in 2006, has been appointed Chief Administrative Officer. Succeeding Navarro as the company’s CFO is Robert B. Dimond. “Our decentralized operating structure…

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Australia: Guardian Pharmacy has won the prestigious 2013 Roy Morgan Research Customer Satisfaction Award

Melbourne, Australia, 2014-2-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Guardian Pharmacy has won the prestigious 2013 Roy Morgan Research Customer Satisfaction Award for Pharmacy for the second year in a row, ahead of other leading Australian brands. The award adds to the number of customer satisfaction awards Guardian has won, including the two most recent Canstar Blue Most Satisfied…

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CVS Caremark’s MinuteClinic to switch to the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) called EpicCare

Woonsocket, R.I. 2014-2-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — MinuteClinic, a division of CVS Caremark Corporation and the largest and fastest growing retail clinic provider in the United States, announced today that it will switch to the Epic electronic medical record (EMR) called EpicCare. MinuteClinic currently uses its own proprietary EMR. “EpicCare’s rich platform will allow us to continue…

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McKesson assumes responsibility for sourcing and distribution of generic pharmaceuticals for Rite Aid in new five-year agreement

New relationship to drive greater supply chain efficiencies for both companies; ensures highest levels of service for Rite Aid stores and customers McKesson to assume responsibility for the sourcing and distribution of generic pharmaceuticals for Rite Aid as part of McKesson's One Stop proprietary generics program Expanded distribution relationship to provide Rite Aid with daily…

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NGA SupermarketGuru Consumer Survey: shoppers want professional support for healthier eating habits in supermarkets

The Annual National Grocers Association-SupermarketGuru Consumer Survey Reveals Shoppers Want Support to Eat Healthier Including Professionals on the Selling Floor to Guide Food-Buying Decisions.  LAS VEGAS, NV, 2014-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Shoppers are spending more than half of their fresh-food dollars in supermarkets and want professionals on the shopping floor to support healthier eating habits and…

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Hy-Vee, Inc. to acquire Omaha based Amber Pharmacy

WEST DES MOINES, IA, 2014-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Amber Pharmacy, a specialty pharmacy solutions provider based in Omaha, Neb. Hy-Vee and Amber Pharmacy have been partners in Hy-Vee Pharmacy Solutions since 2010. This acquisition allows Hy-Vee to expand its current specialty pharmacy…

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New Hy-Vee’s Kids Fit program expands to include one-mile fun run and 5K options to fight childhood obesity

WEST DES MOINES, IA, 2014-2-18 — /EPR Retail News/ — Kids of all ages and skill levels will have additional opportunities to participate in events making up the new Hy-Vee Kids Fit program. The events will build on the kids triathlon offerings Hy-Vee has held in the past, but will expand to include one-mile fun run and…

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Albertsons/Sav-on Pharmacies: free heart healthy meal with your new or transferred prescription throughout Southern California

Boise, ID, 2014-2-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Here’s a sweet meal deal that’s good for your heart and great for your pocketbook. Starting February 10 at select Albertsons/Sav-on Pharmacies throughout Southern California, you can receive a free heart healthy meal. Simply bring a new or transferred prescription to a participating Sav-on Pharmacy to receive a coupon*…

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Rite Aid announced the two winners of the 2013 Favorite Pharmacy Team Member contest

New Jersey Pharmacy Cashier and Massachusetts Customer Each Win $2,500 Rite Aid Gift Card  in Customer Service Sweeps CAMP HILL, Pa., 2014-2-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid is proud to announce the two winners of the 2013 Favorite Pharmacy Team Member contest are a pharmacy cashier from Cliffside Park, N.J., and a loyal customer of…

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American Heart Month: Giant Food offers tips to help customers get heart healthy

Landover, MD, US, 2014-2-10 — /EPR Retail News/ — In recognition of American Heart Month this February, the nutritionists at Giant are offering several tips to help customers get heart healthy. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women. Living a healthy lifestyle, which includes eating right and…

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Price Chopper, QuickCare and Ellis Medicine open in-store health center in Price Chopper’s Market Bistro in Latham

Latham, NY, US, 2014-2-7 — /EPR Retail News/ — Price Chopper, QuickCare and Ellis Medicine celebrated the grand opening of the QuickCare center in Price Chopper’s Market Bistro in Latham today, welcoming shoppers and local residents to the convenient, in-store health center. The three organizations created this innovative and first-of-its-kind in the Capital Region partnership to offer residents access…

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Rite Aid reports same store sales for January 2014 increased 1.8 percent over the prior-year period

Camp Hill, PA, US, 2014-1-30 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD) today announced sales results for January. Monthly Sales For the four weeks ended Jan. 25, 2014, same store sales increased 1.8 percent over the prior-year period. January front-end same store sales decreased 1.3 percent, of which 1.4 percent was attributable to a decrease in…

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Rite Aid raised $613,555 during its 2013 fundraising campaign for United Way of the Capital Region

Member of Pillar Society, Company also Honored with Inaugural $500,000 Club Award Camp Hill, PA, US, 2014-1-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — Rite Aid announced today that associates in its corporate offices located throughout the greater Harrisburg area raised $613,555 during its 2013 fundraising campaign for the United Way of the Capital Region. Rite Aid is one…

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