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September 17, 2012
Alliance Boots acquires Chinese drug wholesaler stake

Swiss drugstore chain Alliance Boots said it has acquired a 12% stake in Chinese pharmaceutical wholesaler Nanjing Pharmaceutical Co. for $88.5 million.

June 8, 2012
Walmart testing ScripTalk talking Rx program in three stores and mail order

Walmart is piloting a test program with En-Vision America to offer ScripTalk, a talking prescription system that provides those who cannot read standard print a safe and easy way to access the information on their prescriptions.

April 16, 2012
Trending Toward Tablets

Today’s retail associates have more selling tools at their disposal than ever before — not the least of which is the increasingly popular tablet. The mobile device has taken not only front-of-house selling to new levels but has added efficiencies and enhanced employee productivity to back-of-house functions as well. Chain Store Age talked with Mike Stinson, VP marketing of Motion Computing, about the trend toward tablets.

What are some of the most prevalent uses of tablets in the retail environment?

April 13, 2012
Walmart and Humana team up on prescription program

Walmart is partnering with health services company Humana Inc. to offer a new prescription drug plan for insured employers and employees. Humana’s pharmacy benefits management subsidiary, Humana Pharmacy Solutions, will now offer the Walmart Rx Network.

February 16, 2012
Survey: Fewer than a third of leading online retailers ready for tablets

Research results released by mobile and social merchandising solution-provider Zmags found that less than one-third of the top 100 Internet retailers are prepared for tablet shopping.

September 29, 2011
Rite Aid sales up in September

Rite Aid reported a 1.3% increase in same-store sales in September.

July 28, 2011
Walgreens settles prescription billing lawsuit in Connecticut

The State Attorney’s office in Connecticut said Thursday that Walgreen Co. has settled a civil lawsuit with state and federal officials who accused the retailer of double-billing the government for prescription drugs.

July 27, 2011
Rite Aid agrees to pay $2.1 million for prescription overcharges

Rite Aid Corp. has agreed to pay $2.1 million to Massachusetts towns to settle alleged prescription drug overcharges under the workers’ compensation insurance system.

March 22, 2011
Walgreen Q2 profit rises 10%

Walgreen Co. reported Tuesday that net income for the quarter ended Feb. 28 rose to $739 million, compared with $669 million in the year-ago period.

October 13, 2010
CVS fined for sale of meth ingredient

A report released Thursday said that CVS Pharmacy has agreed to pay $75 million in...

September 30, 2010
Wal-Mart and Humana unveil low-cost prescription drug plan

Wal-Mart Stores and health insurer Humana said Friday they are teaming up to offer a...

September 27, 2010
Walgreens Q4 profit up 8%

Walgreen Co. said Tuesday its net income rose 8% in the fiscal fourth quarter on...

September 20, 2010
Rite Aid introduces mobile text alerts for prescriptions

Rite Aid has introduced automatic mobile text alerts to let customers know when their prescriptions...

August 29, 2010
Massachusetts attorney general settles with CVS on prescription drug pricing

Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley said Monday that the state has reached an agreement with...

July 11, 2010
Report: Warehouses vulnerable to theft

Large warehouses throughout parts of New Jersey have become attractive targets for organized thieves seeking...

March 22, 2010
Walgreen Q2 profit rises, misses Street

Walgreen Co. reported Tuesday that quarterly earnings rose in the second quarter, helped by stronger...

January 12, 2009
Rite Aid Fined $5 Million Over Meth Violations

After a federal probe into control of methamphetamine ingredients, the Department of Justice has fined...

November 12, 2008
Rite Aid Expands Generics Via Rx Savings Card

Rite Aid expanded the list of generic medications available through its free Rx Savings Card...

November 11, 2008
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Supervalu Inc. spent $170,000 in the third quarter to lobby for legislation surrounding food safety,...

November 4, 2008
Wal-Mart Expands Direct-To-Employer Drug Trial

Wal-Mart Stores Inc. aims to expand a pilot with Caterpillar Inc. to negotiate drug...

November 2, 2008
Costco and Aetna Partner for Medicare Rx Plan

Costco has partnered with insurance carrier Aetna to help consumers access an affordable and comprehensive...

September 7, 2008
Marc's Offers $3.99 Generic Drugs

Pharmacy chain Marc’s is pricing its generic-drug promotion at $3.99, a penny less than the...

August 26, 2008
Bigg's Debuts New Prescription Program

Bigg's Pharmacy launched a new rewards program, dubbed Prescription Plus, to offer customer discounts on...

July 16, 2008
Report: Supermarket Pharmacy Business in Good Shape

The supermarket pharmacy business is healthy and growing in both services and tie-in opportunities, according...

July 6, 2008
Dierbergs Unveils Cheaper Generic Drugs

Dierbergs Markets plans to roll out new pricing on Tuesday for more than 350 generic...

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