Hy-Vee buys Econofoods pharmacy

GALESBURG, Ill. Hy-Vee has bought the Econofoods pharmacy in Galesburg, according to published reports. This, along with the closing of another Econofoods store in the area, will completely eliminate Nash Finch in Illinois.

Hy-Vee operated three pharmacies in Galesburg; one at each of its two supermarkets as well as a satellite pharmacy at the Galesburg Clinic.

The two Econofoods stores, including the one bought by Hy-Vee will be closed on Aug. 22.