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Walgreens to honor veterans, active duty military, with Veterans Day discount
DEERFIELD, Ill. - Walgreens on Tuesday announced its Veterans Day discount to all veterans, active duty military personnel and their immediate family members. On Friday, Nov. 11, customers with a Walgreens Balance Rewards card and valid military ID or proof of service will receive 20% off regular price eligible store items at any Walgreens or Duane Reade drug store nationwide.
Survey: Drug costs top concerns, but 34% of Medicare eligible not researching options
DEERFIELD, Ill. - Among the top concerns for Medicare beneficiaries today is prescription drug costs, according to a new Walgreens survey released Monday. However, more than one-third (34%) say they aren’t taking time to review their prescription drug plan prior to renewing it and almost one-in-five (19%) don’t have a good understanding of their plan.

First Look: Check out Walmart’s new BOPIS machine

Walmart is testing new technology that could revolutionize the way customers pick up purchases they ordered online.
Report: Who's in the hunt for divested Rite Aid stores? The answer may surprise you ...
'Spread Hope, Not the Flu' campaign raises $1.8 million for Rite Aid's KidCents

CAMP HILL, Pa. - The Rite Aid Foundation announced this week that it is donating more than $1.8 million to KidCents charities on behalf of Rite Aid customers who received a flu shot this year. Each of the more than 360 KidCents charities, located in communities served by Rite Aid, will receive a $5,000 grant to support programs that improve the health and well-being of children in their communities.
Report: Hy-Vee to split headquarters
A rebuilding GNC outlines 5 strategies to outlift the competition in 2017

PITTSBURGH - Following another disappointing quarterly performance, GNC interim CEO Robert Moran on Thursday promised to deadlift a "broken" go-to-market strategy and launch a new business model that better represents the fit, nimble and feisty specialty-channel competitor GNC needs to be.
DSN hosts exclusive reception with CVS Health

NEW YORK — Drug Store News hosted an exclusive reception last week in Providence, R.I., to mark the release of the October 2016 issue of DSN, which featured the special cover feature, “CVS Doubles Down on Health.” The complete, in-depth 35-page report is available for download by clicking here.
Southeastern Grocers commits to sustainable seafood

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Southeastern Grocers, which includes the BI-LO, Haverys and Winn-Dixie Banners, on Thursday made a big commitment to the sustainability of it’s the seafood it sells. The company pledged that by 2018, it would have all fresh and frozen farm-raised seafood be four-star certified by Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) as adhering to the Best Aquaculture Practice (BAP).
Costco targets busy shoppers with 'Mom Hour' event

Costco is rolling out its second annual event designed to give moms an extra hour to shop.

The club retailer's “Mom Hour, a Holiday Shopping Event just for Moms!” event will be held Friday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. (an hour before the clubs usually open). Nearly 100 Costco warehouses across the country will be participating.

Participants will get treats, swag bags and other giveaways, including a discount on membership.