The discounter said that 23 stores across Canada are scheduled renovation by February 2019. The enhancements physical updates to provide a refreshed look and feel, including wider aisles, updated color palette, and new signage.
The company reported a sales increase of 11.3% for fiscal year 2018, bringing its revenue to $131.5 billion, with adjusted earnings per share growing 18% to $6.02.
As part of American Pharmacists Month, Walgreens announced that it recently had recognized its pharmacists for their role in patient care in the United States and Puerto Rico.
The DOJ’s clearance came with the requirement that Aetna divest its standalone Medicare Part D prescription drug plans — a move that already has been announced, with WellCare Health Plans set to take over the plans, which have roughly 2.2 million members.
Through April 30, 2019, Kmart Pharmacy is offering free flu shots, including the Fluzone High-Dose influenza vaccine, and allowing Shop Your Way benefits to members $5 Cashback points when they get a flu shot.
In anticipation of flu season, 54% of people surveyed by Walgreens said they planned to get a flu vaccine earlier this year, with 70% saying they expected to get a flu shot at some point this year.