Issue 11-17-2014

Walmart adopts new stance

November 17, 2014 by MMR Issue 11-17-2014, Opinion

The Christmas selling season has begun. Not officially, since the formal start of the season begins the day following Thanksgiving. But holiday merchandise can already be seen in the stores — and marketing and promotional programs have even now been launched. The Christmas selling season has begun. Not officially, since the formal start of the

Merger extends field of vision for Rx sector

November 17, 2014 by MMR Issue 11-17-2014, Opinion

In this issue Mass Market Retailers takes an in-depth look at Walgreen Co.’s upcoming merger with Alliance Boots. In this issue Mass Market Retailers takes an in-depth look at Walgreen Co.’s upcoming merger with Alliance Boots. Although the two-part transaction, the second phase of which is expected to be finalized early next year, has garnered