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ISSAQUAH, Wash. -- Costco reported a 2% increase in same store sales for August and net sales of $8.9 billion.

The comp increase excludes the impact of foreign currency fluctuations and deflation in gasoline prices. The company recorded comps growth of 2% and 4% across its U.S. and Canadian locations, respectively, while it had flat comps at other international outlets.

For the 16-week fourth quarter, the company reported net sales of $35.7 billion, an increase of 2% from $35 billion in the fourth quarter last year, which ended Aug. 30, 2015.

ST. LOUIS - Express Scripts on Wednesday announced the launch of its Diabetes Care Value Program, the industry's most comprehensive approach to improve pharmacy care while controlling plan costs for people with diabetes.

Eight young moms in the Boston area are getting a new start in life after completing a pharmacy technician training program through a partnership with CVS Health and a Massachusetts nonprofit, according to the Boston Globe.

The nonprofit, Roca, aims to keep high-risk young men and women out of jail and off the streets, and to give them a future, according to the Globe.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Jeff Jones, executive vice president, chief marketing officer at Target, is leaving the company.

Target CEO Brian Cornell said Tuesday that Jones will be departing the company effective Sept. 9.

Various media reports indicate that Jones will be joining Uber as president of the ridesharing company.

CHICAGO -- Kmart has unveiled the latest example of its strategic initiative to attract loyal shoppers as well as what it calls "a new Millennial Kmart audience."

The retailer has opened a new concept in the Chicago area -- complete with an upgraded pharmacy and a beauty bar -- that aims to provide a new store experience and expanded product selection. 

COSTA MESA, Calif. — High customer satisfaction with both mail order and brick and mortar pharmacies is reflective of an increased focus on customers and the growing trend of clinics being added to pharmacies, according to the J.D. Power 2016 U.S. Pharmacy Study, released Monday.

Having prescriptions delivered by mail is convenient and cost effective and more customers appear to be turning to that method of delivery. At the same time, however, customers choosing to visit a pharmacy are often finding more available wellness services being provided.

CAMP HILL, Pa. - Rite Aid announced Mondy that naloxone, a medication that can be used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, is now available at their pharmacies in 13 states without a prescription, subject to state regulations.

DEERFIELD, Ill. - Walgreens will be launching a new circular over the Labor Day Weekend that emphasizes the value the drug store operator delivers to consumers and represents a more strategic approach that's fed by rich consumer insights.