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Walgreens boosts online presence with Drugstore.com acquisition
DEERFIELD, Ill., and BELLEVUE, Wash. — Shortly after posting record second-quarter sales on Tuesday, Walgreens announced that it would "accelerate its online strategy" by acquiring e-retailer Drugstore.com for about $429 million, subject to customary conditions.
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Safeway Foundation donates $100K to Japan disaster victims
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway's charitable arm announced it would donate $100,000 and launch an employee matching pledge of up to $50,000 to help with the Japan earthquake and tsunami relief efforts.
The Safeway Foundation said the contribution will be distributed to the impacted area through the American Red Cross.