RETAIL NEWS

DEERFIELD, Ill. - Walgreens will be launching a new circular over the Labor Day Weekend that emphasizes the value the drug store operator delivers to consumers and represents a more strategic approach that's fed by rich consumer insights.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Beauty retailer Sephora is marking a major milestone by opening its 400th store.

COSTA MESA, Calif. — High customer satisfaction with both mail order and brick and mortar pharmacies is reflective of an increased focus on customers and the growing trend of clinics being added to pharmacies, according to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Pharmacy Study, released Monday.

Having prescriptions delivered by mail is convenient and cost effective and more customers appear to be turning to that method of delivery. At the same time, however, customers choosing to visit a pharmacy are often finding more available wellness services being provided.

TEMPE, Ariz. -- Sonora Quest Laboratories is opening six new patient service centers at Safeway stores throughout Arizona.

The new locations in Arizona are in addition to the two PSCs opened in November 2015. The new centers will open at the following Safeway stores:

DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens and PBM Prime Therapeutics on Monday introduced a new model that aligns pharmacy, PBM and health plans to coordinate patient care, improve health outcomes and deliver cost of care opportunities. The two companies announced a long-term strategic partnership Monday that combines Walgreens' massive pharmacy network with the fourth-largest pharmacy benefit manager.

CAMP HILL, Pa. - Rite Aid announced Mondy that naloxone, a medication that can be used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, is now available at their pharmacies in 13 states without a prescription, subject to state regulations.

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. -- On the heels of posting another quarter of fiscal results above investor expectations, Ulta Beauty has scored a retail partnership with a big skin care brand.

Starting Sept. 1, Proactiv will be available to Ulta Beauty guests in select stores and nationwide online at ulta.com. Ulta Beauty will be the exclusive beauty retailer of Proactiv at the time of the launch.