January 11, 2016 by MMR
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens has inked a new distribution deal with Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. under which Valeant will cut prices of its branded prescription dermatological and ophthalmological products at Walgreens by 10%. The discounts will apply to wholesale list prices and be phased in over the next six to nine months. The agreement also
January 11, 2016 by MMR
Atlantic Canada, Empire Co., general manager, IGA express, Peter Doucette, Sobeys Atlantic, Sobeys express store, Sobeys Inc., Valerie Ryan, vice president of convenience and fuel
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STELLARTON, Nova Scotia — Sobeys Inc. unveiled its new convenience and fuel store format to customers in Atlantic Canada early this month. The store features tasty, on-the-go meal solutions and easy fuel fill-ups for travelers. “Consumer research has shown us that customers are looking for more fresh food options to meet their on-the-go needs. They
January 11, 2016 by MMR
Highland Consumer Partners, lead director and managing general partner, Mark Panzer, Peter Cornetta, Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, president and chief executive officer, Richard Willis
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BOULDER, Colo. — Richard Willis has been named president and chief executive officer of Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy. Willis succeeds Mark Panzer, who left Pharmaca last spring to become senior vice president of pharmacy, health and wellness at Albertsons. “Richard has a strong track record of creating value for shareholders,” said Peter Cornetta, lead director and
January 11, 2016 by Jeffrey Woldt
CEO Larry Merlo Omnicare Inc., CVS Health, Jeffrey Woldt, president
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The year that just ended was one to remember for CVS Health. While maintaining a level of performance that set the standard for the retail pharmacy sector, the company made a series of moves that broadened and deepened its reach in the nation’s health care and retail industries. Since its acquisition of the Caremark pharmacy
January 11, 2016 by David Pinto
Christmas selling, David Pinto, retailing
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The Christmas selling season is fast becoming a distant memory — which is probably for the best, given the final results. Few were the retailers that performed as strongly as anticipated. Many more turned in results that didn’t live up to initial projections or initial hype. Many factors contributed — the unseasonably warm weather, a