Retail News Breaks Archives

Week of Mon, Jan 9th, 2012

Target board OKs $5 billion share buyback plan

Target Corp.'s board of directors has authorized a new $5 billion share repurchase program.

Mobile pharmacy app launched by Shopko

Shopko Stores has introduced a mobile pharmacy application that enables customers to refill and manage their pharmacy prescriptions from a variety of smartphones.

Winn-Dixie joins diabetes alliance

Winn-Dixie Stores is joining the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance (DPCA), an initiative aimed at battling the epidemic of diabetes, prediabetes and obesity.

In Chicago, Walgreens readies new flagship store

Walgreen Co. is set to open a new, two-story flagship store on Chicago's historic State Street that sports expanded pharmacy and front-end offerings plus other innovative features not found in a traditional drug store.