Despite posting solid sales gains and strong retail pharmacy performance in the United States, Walgreens Boots Alliance came up against industry-wide headwinds in its fiscal second quarter.
Dollar General reported that its net income fell to $483.2 million for the quarter, the opening of 975 new stores, 1,000 remodels and 100 store relocations.
Costco’s earnings rose to $889 million, and it raised the minimum starting wage for store workers in the United States and Canada from $14.50 to $15.50 an hour.
CVS Health logged strong prescription growth from its retail pharmacy arm and its pharmacy services segment in its fourth quarter and full-year 2018, but faced headwinds from its long-term care operation amid industry-wide difficulty.