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Walgreens releases first flu index for the season
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens on Thursday launched its first Flu Index for the 2016-17 season, a weekly report that ranks the top markets and states for flu activity in the U.S. It's the third year for Walgreens' Flu Index, and this year will include Puerto Rico for the first time.
Target unveils more incentives for holiday shoppers
MINNEAPOLIS — Target is offering last-minute deals and convenient Christmas Eve Order Pickup to help consumers wrap up their holiday shopping.

Starting Dec. 17, Target shoppers can save on the most popular gifts and stocking stuffers in the last eight shopping days before Christmas. Additionally, shoppers can place online orders for same-day Order Pickup until 6 p.m. local time on Christmas Eve, and pick them up until the store closes. And, to cater to guests with last minute needs, the majority of Target stores are open until 10 or 11 p.m. on Dec. 24.

Naloxone now available without a prescription at all CVS Pharmacy locations in Nevada

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Naloxone is now available without a prescription at all CVS Pharmacy locations in Nevada. The Woonsocket-based company stated it established a standing order with physicians in the Sliver State that allows CVS Pharmacy to expand access to the medication across the state.
Health Dialog's 'right person, right time' solutions earn Frost & Sullivan recognition

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — Based on its recent analysis of the patient shared decision-making market, Frost & Sullivan on Tuesday recognized Rite Aid's Health Dialog with the 2016 North American Frost & Sullivan Award for Product Leadership.
South Florida's University of Miami Health System signs Walgreens collaboration agreement

DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens and the University of Miami Health System on Wednesday announced a collaboration focused on delivering coordinated clinical care and pharmacy excellence to patients across South Florida.
Meijer makes Christmas merry for 230 customers in Midwest

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Meijer made Christmas very merry this year when it once again surprised an unsuspecting customer in each of its 230 stores by "gifting" them their entire shopping cart filled with gifts and groceries upon checkout.
CVS to open new Kansas City distribution center

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, here CVS comes.

The Kansas City Development Council announced Wednesday that CVS Pharmacy will build a 762,000-square-foot distribution center at Kansas City’s Skyport Industrial Park. A ground breaking for the 71-acre facility, located at 108th Street and North Congress near Kansas City International Airport and Interstate 29, is expected to take place in January, and construction is expected to commence immediately.
CVS Health unveils Transform Diabetes Care program

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health introduced Transform Diabetes Care, a program intended to help the company’s pharmacy benefit management clients improve health outcomes of their members, lower pharmacy costs via aggressive trend management, and decrease medical costs by improving medication adherence, A1C control and lifestyle management.
Apollo Health and Beauty Care wins Sam's Club Supplier of the Quarter Award

TORONTO — Apollo Health and Beauty Care has been awarded the prestigious Sam's Club Supplier of the Quarter Award for the 2017 retail period.

This accolade is generally presented to tier one CPG manufacturers who dominate prime shelf space in this Top 10 retailer's chain of stores.

Apollo is one of the largest private label and retailer branded personal care manufacturers in North America.
Kmart achieves major fundraising milestone

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Kmart has raised more than $100 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, more than any other corporate partner in the history of St. Jude.