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CVS Health poll: Voters satisfied with healthcare providers, but cost and access are challenges
WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- As many as 82% of voters say they are somewhat or highly satisfied with the care they receive from health care providers, and nearly three quarters of respondents report that they are satisfied with their health care coverage, CVS Health reported Wednesday, citing a public opinion poll conducted by the pharmacy leader in November 2016 with more than 1,800 registered voters.
Costco November comps up 1%, net sales up 3%
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco reported a jump in comps of 1% and a boost in net sales of 3% to $9.68 billion for the month of November.

DoSomething.org and Truth call on pharmacy to ban tobacco sales
ItemMaster signs content partnership with Walmart.com

CHICAGO -- ItemMaster on Thursday announced a new content partnership with Walmart.com to make available manufacturer's Complete & Verified product records. This allows IM Certified Brand Content and additional IM Content+ branded content such as videos and commercials to be made accessible to shoppers surfing Walmart.com.
Food-stamp cuts contribute to Dollar General’s woes in Q3

Reductions in food-stamp benefits and falling grocery prices took a toll on Dollar General Corp.’s third-quarter performance which came in below expectations and included an unexpected drop in same-store sales.

The company reported a profit of $235 million, or $0.84 per diluted share, in the quarter, compared to net income of $253 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, in the year ago period. Its profit included a charge of about 5 cents per share for store relocation costs and disaster-related expenses.
Meijer hosts 'Shop With a Hero' event

ALPENA, Mich. — Meijer and local heroes, including area police, firefighters and athletes, came together this week to make the holidays brighter for thousands of children.

Each holiday season, Meijer hosts “Shop with a Hero” events, which pair underprivileged children with area heroes to shop for holiday gifts for themselves and their families.
Kroger drives Q3 sales up 5.9% in 'difficult operating environment'

CINCINNATI -- Kroger on Thursday reported a total sales increase of 5.9% to $26.6 billion for the third quarter ended Nov. 5. Total sales, excluding fuel, increased 7.1% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year. Total supermarket sales, excluding fuel and Roundy's, increased 1.6% in the third quarter compared to the same period last year.
Albertsons reportedly in talks to acquire Price Chopper

NEW YORK — Albertsons and Price Chopper reportedly might be nearing a deal for Albertsons to buy the Schenectady, N.Y.-based supermarket chain for about $1 billion. Reuters broke the news Wednesday that the companies were in talks, citing sources familiar with the matter.
CVS to open first standalone Colorado location

DENVER — CVS Health plans to open its first standalone CVS Pharmacy in Colorado in 2017, spokeswoman Stephanie Cunha confirmed to the Denver Post.

No other details were available, but the news outlet reported the location will be in Denver, likely on a 1.1-acre parcel. Woonsocket, R.I.-based CVS owns at West 38th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard in Denver’s West Highland neighborhood.

CVS entered Colorado for the first time earlier this year via its acquisition of Target in-store pharmacies.
Report: Walgreens opens latest 'Community' specialty banner in Ohio market