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Fareva to take ownership of BCM, Walgreens Boots Alliance’s contract manufacturing business

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2017-Jul-27 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) today (25 July 2017 ) announces a binding offer from Fareva for a 10-year global agreement for the manufacture and supply of own beauty brands and private label products, including products for sale in the USA. The proposed agreement will create…

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CVS Health opens its Talent Connect Center to serve the Fort Bragg, NC military community

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Jul-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health [NYSE:CVS] today (July 20, 2017) announced the opening of the company's Talent Connect Center (TCC) to serve the Fort Bragg, NC military community. This innovative employment and training facility will be dedicated to helping veterans and their families transition from military life to private sector civilian careers. The…

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Walgreens expands its beauty offering with the addition of Sleek MakeUP

U.K. brand launches in more than 150 Walgreens stores and on Walgreens.com this summer DEERFIELD, Ill., 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens today ( July 17, 2017 ) announced the addition of Sleek MakeUP, one of the fastest growing mass market cosmetics brands in the U.K.*, to its beauty offering at more than 150 stores and on…

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Watsons China ranked 25th in the latest “Top 100 New Retail Brands Ranking 2017”

Hong Kong, 2017-Jul-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — Watsons China was ranked 25th among the top retail brands in China, according to the latest “Top 100 New Retail Brands Ranking 2017” released by PinTu, a renowned business media platform based in China. The recognition reflects that Watsons has become a highly trusted and popular brand…

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University Medical Center to provide clinical services at retail health clinics in Walgreens stores across Middle Tennessee

DEERFIELD, Ill. & NASHVILLE, Tenn., 2017-Jul-13 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens and Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) today (July 12, 2017) announced that a subsidiary of VUMC will operate and provide all clinical services at 14 retail health clinics within Walgreens stores across Middle Tennessee. Today’s announcement builds upon the continued relationship between Walgreens and…

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MinuteClinic joins the Alere eScreen Occupational Health Network

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — MinuteClinic, the retail medical clinic of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), today (July 11, 2017) announced that MinuteClinic has joined the Alere eScreen Occupational Health Network (EOHN), a comprehensive alliance of clinic partners. Businesses that utilize Alere eScreen's services can now direct employees who are required to participate…

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Albert Heijn gaat strijd aan tegen suiker in frisdrank voor kinderen

Albert Heijn gaat strijd aan tegen suiker in frisdrank voor kinderen Suikerreductie, introductie nieuwe producten en Friswijzer  Zaandam, Netherlands, 2017-Jul-12 — /EPR Retail News/ — De komende weken gaat Albert Heijn een flinke suikerreductie doorvoeren in het schap met frisdrank voor kinderen en het schap met sappen. In meer dan 40 producten wordt het suikergehalte verlaagd, waardoor…

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Walgreens Healthcare Clinics in 17 new markets will be able to prescribe PrEP for HIV Prevention

Company broadly expands prevention efforts following successful rollout in April DEERFIELD, Ill., 2017-Jul-11 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens today (July 10, 2017) announced that beginning July 13, providers at Walgreens Healthcare Clinic locations in 17 new markets will be able to prescribe PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), a medication protocol for people who don’t have HIV to help…

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CVS Health Corporation announces quarterly dividend of $0.50 (50 cents) per share on its common stock

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Jul-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today (July 6, 2017) announced that its board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.50 (50 cents) per share on the corporation’s common stock. The dividend is payable on August 3, 2017, to holders of record on July 24, 2017. About…

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New World and dietitian Sarah Elliott to raise awareness of digestive health

Auckland, New Zealand, 2017-Jul-07 — /EPR Retail News/ — New World is partnering with well-known Registered Dietitian, Sarah Elliott from FoodSavvy, to raise awareness of the important role that food plays in bowel health. Sarah will do this by sharing practical advice with consumers, in-store at the five New World stores located in the Hutt Valley…

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ERÖFFNUNG DER ERSTEN ZUR ROSE SHOP-IN-SHOP-APOTHEKE IN EINER MIGROS-FILIALE

ERÖFFNUNG DER ERSTEN ZUR ROSE SHOP-IN-SHOP-APOTHEKE IN EINER MIGROS-FILIALE   Schönbühl, Switzerland, 2017-Jul-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Ab heute führt die Migros Aare an der Marktgasse in Bern die erste Filiale mit einer Zur Rose Shop-in-Shop-Apotheke. Die Kunden können ihren Einkauf in der Migros neu bequem mit dem Bezug von Apotheken-Artikeln verbinden und dabei auch Cumulus-Punkte…

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Kesko and Oriola finalise establishment of joint venture; New chain’s name, concept to be announced

First stores and the online store of the new chain specialising in health, beauty and wellbeing will be opened in the autumn 2017. Helsinki, 2017-Jul-03 — /EPR Retail News/ — In March of this year, Kesko and Oriola announced their intention to establish a new store chain specialising in comprehensive wellbeing across Finland. Finland's Competition and Consumer…

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Lifesaving opioid antidote naloxone now available without a prescription in all Walgreens pharmacies in Michigan

DEERFIELD, Ill., 2017-Jun-29 — /EPR Retail News/ — As part of its comprehensive national plan to combat drug abuse, Walgreens today announced it has made naloxone, a lifesaving opioid antidote, available without a prescription in all of its Michigan pharmacies in accordance with state pharmacy regulations. Naloxone is now more accessible and easier to obtain in more…

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The Jean Coutu Group to hold Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on Tuesday July 11, 2017

Varennes, Quebec, 2017-Jun-28 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Jean Coutu Group (PJC) Inc. (the "Corporation" or the "Jean Coutu Group") wishes to remind the public that its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders will be held on Tuesday July 11, 2017, at 9:30 am ET at the Head Office of the Corporation, 245 Jean Coutu…

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EROSKI evolucionará su modelo comercial “contigo” para impulsar una alimentación más saludable y sostenible

EROSKI evolucionará su modelo comercial “contigo” para impulsar una alimentación más saludable y sostenible   Su compromiso con la alimentación saludable, ha llevado a la cooperativa a eliminar durante el último año 347 toneladas de azúcares, sal y grasas EROSKI, como cooperativa, impulsa un tejido productivo altamente diversificado y colabora con más de 9.000 proveedores…

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CVS Health among Points of Light’s Civic 50 companies

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Jun-23 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today (June 21, 2017) was recognized by Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, as one of the fifty most community-minded companies in the United States. The Civic 50 provides a national standard for superior corporate citizenship and showcases…

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Discount Drug Stores announced new initiatives and technological advancements at its 10th national conference

Discount Drug Stores announced new initiatives and technological advancements at its 10th national conference   Rowville VIC, Australia, 2017-Jun-22 — /EPR Retail News/ — Amid the picturesque waters of Noumea, New Caledonia, Discount Drug Stores announced a host of new initiatives and technological advancements at its 10th national conference that took place May 27 – 31. Douglas…

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Global Wireless Health and Fitness Device Market Size, Status, Revenue, Growth Rate and Forecast (2017-2022)

Pune, India, 2017-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Global Wireless Health and Fitness Device Market:   Geographically, this report is segmented into several key Regions, with production, consumption, revenue (million USD), market share and growth rate of Wireless Health and Fitness Device in these regions, from 2012 to 2022 (forecast), covering North America Europe China …

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Rite Aid reopens Harrisburg Market Street store

Harrisburg Mayor Eric Papenfuse to Join Rite Aid Executive Vice President of Store Operations Bryan Everett at Ribbon-Cutting Today at 9:30 a.m. Joshua Group to Receive $10,000 KidCents Donation from Rite Aid Foundation Camp Hill, Pa., 2017-Jun-21 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (June 20, 2017), Rite Aid Corporation will celebrate the grand reopening of…

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Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS to offer free HIV testing and counseling about prevention strategies

Free HIV testing available at participating Walgreens in 130 cities nationwide, June 27 and 28 DEERFIELD, Ill., 2017-Jun-20 — /EPR Retail News/ — Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS, a leading national public information response to the domestic HIV/AIDS epidemic, are teaming up for the seventh straight year with health departments and local AIDS service organizations (ASOs)…

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NACS Insight 2017 International Convenience Retailer of the Year Award presented to SPAR Natural

​LONDON, Country, 2017-Jun-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — SPAR Natural has won the NACS Insight 2017 International Convenience Retailer of the Year Award for its SPAR Natural convenience store in Gran Canaria, Spain. The award, sponsored by Accenture, was presented during the NACS Insight Convenience Summit–Europe in London on June 14 at this year’s International Convenience…

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CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente at Bartell Drugs now open at Gig Harbor, WA

High-quality and convenient health care services now available seven days a week at 13 CareClinics across Western Washington SEATTLE, 2017-Jun-19 — /EPR Retail News/ — CareClinic by Kaiser Permanente at Bartell Drugs opened today at 5500 Olympic Drive, providing Gig Harbor and Key Peninsula residents with access to high-quality, convenient health care to get them well and…

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CVS Health with Drug Store News and Mack Elevation to hold health innovation summit

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Jun-14 — /EPR Retail News/ — Today (June 13, 2017), CVS Health (NYSE: CVS), in partnership with Drug Store News and Mack Elevation, will hold an innovation summit that brings together leaders from major health care, technology and consumer brands including Facebook, Under Armour, Google and IBM, among others, for a discussion about…

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Cigna and CVS Health launch new personalized health and wellness program for Cigna self-funded employer-sponsored health plans

BLOOMFIELD, Conn. and WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Jun-09 — /EPR Retail News/ — Cigna (NYSE: CI) and CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) announced today (June 8, 2017) the launch of Cigna Health WorksSM: a new collaboration, that aligns Cigna-administered health benefits with CVS Pharmacy and CVS MinuteClinic retail health care services to deliver an innovative consumer-friendly experience for…

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Walmart to offer free health screenings during Walmart Wellness Day on June 17

Retailer anticipates exceeding 1M free health screenings across four events BENTONVILLE, Ark., 2017-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — The largest health fair in America will once again be coming to communities across the country. During Walmart Wellness Day on June 17, Walmart will offer free health screenings in its more than 4,600 locations across the country,…

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CVS Pharmacy implements time delay safes to help prevent robbery incidents and combat the ongoing opioid epidemic

WOONSOCKET, R.I., 2017-Jun-08 — /EPR Retail News/ — CVS Pharmacy announced today (June 7, 2017) that it has implemented the use of time delay safes in more than 170 locations in the Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton markets as well as nearby locations in central and southern Ohio and northern Kentucky. This step will help prevent…

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Saco Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy will host a Grand Reopening event on Saturday, June 10

Scarborough, Maine, 2017-Jun-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — The Saco Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy will host a Grand Reopening event on Saturday, June 10 to celebrate the completion of a renovation project that added nearly 500 new fresh and organic items, while making it even easier to shop at the store. "Some of the improvements –…

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New initiative launched to drive awareness of the importance of mammography

CHICAGO, 2017-Jun-06 — /EPR Retail News/ — Susan G. Komen Chicago has set a big, bold goal of helping reduce breast cancer deaths by 50% in the U.S. by 2026. In an effort to reach this momentous goal, one initiative the organization is embarking on is the Rewards For Mammograms program, a collaboration with Walgreens and…

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Albertsons Companies strengthens its pharmacy specialty services with the acquisition of MedCart Specialty Pharmacy

Boise, ID, 2017-Jun-02 — /EPR Retail News/ — Albertsons Companies announced today (May 31, 2017) that it recently acquired MedCart Specialty Pharmacy in order to strengthen and extend its pharmacy specialty services. MedCart Specialty Pharmacy is an industry-leading, URAC accredited, pharmaceutical and healthcare provider of customized specialty care services and medication management for patients and…

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