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CVS Health’s Aetna donates $9.3M to fund behavioral, social care needs of youths
The funding will support community-based organizations providing CSED waiver services.
Walgreens Boots Alliance sells AmerisourceBergen shares for $1B of proceeds
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s ownership of AmerisourceBergen’s common stock decreased from approximately 20% to 17%.

Rite Aid’s 2nd small format store opens in rural Virginia

The small-format store program seeks to improve pharmacy access in underserved communities.
Albertsons named Drug Store News Pharmacy Innovator of the Year 2022

Supermarket chain takes patient care and pharmacy services to new heights during critical time for retail pharmacy.
Walgreens launches free Paxlovid delivery services with DoorDash, Uber

This initiative is the latest offering in an ongoing collaboration with Walgreens, DoorDash and Uber.
Walgreens opens call for diverse vendor participation at Localization Summit

The merchandising event will take place on Feb. 22 and focus on products across grocery and household, apparel, beach, tourism and general merchandise, among other categories.
CVS using technology to fill prescriptions remotely

CVS is using technology, including robotics, automation, machine learning and artificial intelligence, across more than 9,000 stores.
Kroger comments on 2nd FTC request on proposed merger with Albertsons

Kroger said it continues to expect to complete the merger in early 2024.
Meijer sets opening date for grocery store concept

Meijer Grocery will open on Jan. 26, 2023 in Michigan’s Orion and Macomb Townships.
DSN Industry Issues Summit panel addresses collaboration between pharmacy, medical community

Drug Store News kicked off its 24th annual Industry Issues Summit in person in November with retailers and the medical community sharing their strategies for collaborating to lower costs and improve outcomes.