RETAIL NEWS

Walmart adds Mexico store base to Walmart2Walmart money transfer service
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Wal-Mart Stores, along with Ria Money Transfer and MoneyGram International, on Tuesdasy announced a series of changes to their money transfer services, making it more affordable to transfer money within the U.S. and adding Wal-Mart Stores Mexico store base to its store-to-store money transfer network.
Deloitte: 66% of holiday shoppers plan to browse online and buy in-store
NEW YORK - Retailers could see record web traffic this year, according to Deloitte's 31st annual holiday survey of consumer spending intentions and trends. Among the findings from the 2016 study, more consumers than ever before plan to shop online for gifts.

Report: Retailers will lose $50 per person in shrink this holiday season

The retail loss burden overall is expected to be $132 per person this year.
Shoppers Drug Mart applies for medical marijuana production license

TORONTO - In what could be a first for a North American drug chain, Shoppers Drug Mart is seeking to distribute medical marijuana, the Canadian retail pharmacy chain announced Tuesday.
London Drugs anticipates greater demand for pharmacy-provided flu shots

RICHMOND, British Columbia - London Drugs last week announced the availability of this year's influenza vaccine for Canadian consumers in anticipation of a greater demand.
Rite Aid's Medicare Advisor tool helps seniors select best option

CAMP HILL, Pa. - Rite Aid pharmacies last week made available a number of free resources to senior customers in an effort to help them select the right prescription drug plan or update their existing coverage during the annual Medicare Part D enrollment period.
Report: Minnesota pharmacist work restrictions may impede independents
Pittsburgh WR Antonio Brown teams with Rite Aid and P&G on Super Bowl contest
Benzer Pharmacy makes Ark. debut

HELENA, Ark. — Benzer Pharmacy on Monday announced that it had opened its first Arkansas store to join its more than 60 locations in 11 other states.

The location, at 300 Perry Street, will offer OTC products, immunizations, health consultations and personalized care, the company said. The store also will offer free home delivery of medications, free med pack preparations and refill reminders.
Off-price, online, health/beauty stores to pace strong holiday rebound

American consumers will generate an accelerating 4.1% year-over-year increase in 2016 holiday sales, well exceeding 2015’s tepid 3.6% growth.

Walmart adds Mexico store base to Walmart2Walmart money transfer service

Deloitte: 66% of holiday shoppers plan to browse online and buy in-store

Report: Retailers will lose $50 per person in shrink this holiday season

Shoppers Drug Mart applies for medical marijuana production license

London Drugs anticipates greater demand for pharmacy-provided flu shots

Rite Aid's Medicare Advisor tool helps seniors select best option

Report: Minnesota pharmacist work restrictions may impede independents

Pittsburgh WR Antonio Brown teams with Rite Aid and P&amp;G on Super Bowl contest

Benzer Pharmacy makes Ark. debut

Off-price, online, health/beauty stores to pace strong holiday rebound

Pittsburgh WR Antonio Brown teams with Rite Aid and P&G on Super Bowl contest