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  • Walgreens Boots Alliance sues Theranos for $140 million

    Walgreens Boots Alliance has filed a suit against Theranos seeking $140 million in damages. Walgreens filed the suit, Walgreen Co. v. Theranos Inc., U.S. District Court, District of Delaware, No. 16-01040 under seal, so the retailer did not issue a statement.

    However, the suit is likely regarding its June 12 announcement that Deerfield, Ill.-based Walgreens was terminating its relationship and closing operations at all 40 Theranos Wellness Centers at its stores. 

  • WSJ: Soda taxes gaining steam, approved in at least 4 cities

    Voters in San Francisco, Oakland and nearby Albany, Calif., on Tuesday approved a penny-per-ounce levy on non-alcoholic drinks with caloric sweeteners, affecting everything from cola to sports drinks and ice tea to energy drinks.

    The Wall Street Journal reports that in Boulder, Colo., residents approved a ballot measure calling for a tax of two cents per ounce.

    Meanwhile in Chicago, a vote is expected this week on a penny-per-ounce tax that also would include beverages with zero-calorie sweeteners like diet soda.

  • Fred’s to offer Veteran’s Day discount for military personnel

    MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fred’s Pharmacy announced this week that in honor of Veteran’s Day, which is on Nov. 11, the company is offering veterans, active duty military personnel, reservists and their immediate family members a 15% discount. 
     
    “Fred's Pharmacy is joining in support of our armed forces to say ‘thank you for your service,’” Fred’s EVP store operations John Foley said. “We owe our freedom to these brave men and women who work and live in our local communities.”

  • Bartell Drugs' 65th store has a growler-filling station

    SEATTLE -- Family-owned Bartell Drugs is getting ready to open another store in the Seattle area showcasing new features for convenience, quality health care and fresh foods.

  • Novartis' Heart Partner app integrated into Walgreens Balance Rewards

    DEERFIELD, Ill. - Walgreens on Monday announced the integration of Novartis' Heart Partner app to its Balance Rewards for Health Choices API.

    "For [heart failure] patients it is sometimes difficult to keep up with a healthier lifestyle and managing their treatment," Walgreens developer evangelist Drew Schweinfurth posted in a blog. "The newly developed Heart Partner app helps coordinate care in a simple and easy way.  The app allows for tracking daily activity and vitals such as blood pressure or weight [and] medication compliance."

  • In time for Thanksgiving, Weis enters 2 markets and expands footprint by 25%

    SUNBURY, Pa. - Within the past three months, almost four dozen supermarket banners now fly the Weis Markets flag as the company increased its store base by 25% through store acquisition.

  • Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association outlines 6 key factors in 900-day plan

    TORONTO - The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada earlier this month released its 900 Day Strategic Plan that clarifies and refines the mission, structure and vision for Canada's retail pharmacy association.

  • Target boasts supply chain talent as it nabs Walmart exec

    Target Corp. continues to beef up its supply chain management capabilities. 
     
    The discounter announced it has appointed Shekar Natarajan to the newly-created role of senior VP, network planning and operational design, effective Nov. 20.
     
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