March 1, 2021 by MMR
Chain Drug Review/MMR Video Forum, Neighbourhood Pharmacies, Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, Sandra Hanna, Video Forum
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Like their counterparts in the U.S., members of the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada are working to maximize the impact of the profession on people’s health. In this week’s Video Forum, Sandra Hanna, Neighbourhood Pharmacies CEO, talks about the organization’s priorities, which include expanding the scope of pharmacy practice, strengthening the pharmaceutical supply chain, and
February 8, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
Chain Drug Review/MMR Video Forum, NACDS president and CEO Steve Anderson, Steve Anderson, Video Forum
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With the Biden administration and the 117th Congress in place, we asked Steve Anderson, president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, to share his thoughts about the current state of the nation’s government and politics, and what it means for retail pharmacy. Implications of last month’s riot on Capitol
January 25, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
AmerisourceBergen, Chain Drug Review/MMR Video Forum, George Rafferty
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In this week’s Video Forum, George Rafferty, president of corporate partnerships at AmerisourceBergen, discusses the drug wholesaler’s innovative go-to-market strategy. The new model aims to provide customers with top-notch day-to-day support, while at the same time fostering more strategic, long-term relationships.
January 11, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
Ahold Delhaize USA, Chain Drug Review/MMR Video Forum
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In this week’s Video Forum, Kevin Holt, chief executive officer of Ahold Delhaize USA, talks about significant changes under way at the company. Major investments in existing stores, the enhancement of omnichannel capabilities, and the shift to self-distribution are among the subjects addressed.
January 4, 2021 by Jeffrey Woldt
Chain Drug Review/MMR Video Forum, CVS Health, George Coleman, Merchant of the Year, Video Forum
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George Coleman, senior vice president of merchandising at CVS Health, tells this week’s Video Forum about the company’s evolving strategy at a turning point in its history. Coleman, who has just been named Merchant of the Year by Chain Drug Review, comments on the transition in leadership underway at CVS Health, the company’s omnichannel strategy
December 14, 2020 by Jeffrey Woldt
Chain Drug Review/MMR Video Forum, Nicholas Hall, Nicholas Hall Group of Companies, O-T-C business, Video Forum
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Nicholas Hall is one of the world’s leading experts on consumer health care. In this week’s Video Forum, Hall, executive chairman and creative solutions director at the Nicholas Hall Group of Cos., analyzes the trends shaping the O-T-C business. The impact of e-commerce, sources of innovation, and emerging growth categories are among the topics addressed.
November 30, 2020 by Jeffrey Woldt
Albertsons Cos., Chain Drug Review/MMR Video Forum, Video Forum, Vivek Sankaran
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In this week’s Video Forum, Vivek Sankaran, president and CEO of Albertsons Cos., talks about the need to remain nimble and flexible as consumer behavior changes, the company’s response to COVID-19, Albertsons’ growth strategy, and more.
November 16, 2020 by Jeffrey Woldt
Chain Drug Review/MMR Video Forum, coronavirus testing, COVID-19, Fruth Pharmacy, Lynne Fruth, Video Forum
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Lynne Fruth, president of Fruth Pharmacy, tells this week’s Video Forum about how the COVID-19 pandemic has made the drug chain’s contributions to the communities it serves more important than ever. Issues covered include Fruth’s coronavirus testing initiatives, efforts to expand pharmacy’s role in health care, and the threat to the profession posed by
October 26, 2020 by Jeffrey Woldt
Care Pharmacies, Chain Drug Review/MMR Video Forum, Mike Wysong, Video Forum
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For five of the past six years, Care Pharmacies has earned a place on the National Retail Federation’s Hot 100 list. In this week’s Video Forum, Mike Wysong, the company’s chief executive officer, talks about the reasons behind Care’s robust growth, collaboration among its members, and efforts to bolster sales outside the pharmacy department.
September 28, 2020 by Jeffrey Woldt
Chain Drug Review/MMR Video Forum, Doug Hoey, independent drug stores, National Community Pharmacists Association, National Community Pharmacists Association chief executive officer B. Douglas Hoey, Video Forum
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In this week’s Video Forum, Doug Hoey, chief executive officer of the National Community Pharmacists Association, talks about some of the issues confronting independent drug stores and the larger pharmacy sector. Scope of practice, DIR fees, and Rutledge vs. PCMA, which will be taken up by the Supreme Court in October, are among the subjects
September 21, 2020 by MMR
Chain Drug Review/MMR Video Forum, Chris Dimos, McKesson Corp., Video Forum
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On the verge of his retirement from McKesson Corp., Chris Dimos, president of retail solutions, talks about the company’s evolution, how to unlock the full potential of community pharmacy, and his plans for the future.
August 24, 2020 by Jeffrey Woldt
Chain Drug Review/MMR Video Forum, Ronald Piervincenzi, United States Pharmacopeia, Video Forum
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Ronald Piervincenzi, chief executive officer of the United States Pharmacopeia, discusses the organization’s mission, new modalities of medicine and pharmacy’s role in the health care continuum in this week’s installment of our Video Forum.