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Safeway expanding Sonora Quest patient centers across Arizona
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Sonora Quest Laboratories is opening six new patient service centers at Safeway stores throughout Arizona.

The new locations in Arizona are in addition to the two PSCs opened in November 2015. The new centers will open at the following Safeway stores:
Latest J.D. Power survey reveals the two traits all good pharmacies have in common
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.

Rite Aid Foundation donates additional $50K for Baton Rouge flood relief

CAMP HILL, Pa. — In the aftermath of floods in Baton Rouge, La., the Rite Aid Foundation on Friday announced an additional donation to the American Red Cross Louisiana Capital Area to help with flood relief efforts there. This donation follows the foundation’s Aug. 15 donation of $50,000.

The Rite Aid Foundation’s donation will go toward providing 11,000 comfort kits that include personal hygiene products and snacks for those displaced by the floods.
Amazon continues to expand Texas fulfillment network

SEATTLE — Amazon announced plans to open a fulfillment center in Coppell, Texas. It will be the Internet giant’s eighth center in the Lone Star State.

“Our ability to expand Texas operations within three short years is the result of two things: incredible customers and an outstanding workforce in the state,” said Akash Chauhan, Amazon’s VP of North American operations.
Ahold Delhaize shares pre-merger Q2, half-year results for both companies

ZAANDAM, the Netherlands — Ahold Delhaize on Thursday shared Ahold’s Q2 and half-year report for the period ended July 24, including Delhaize Group’s Q2 and half-year results for the period ended June 30 as an appendix.
Dollar General Q2 sales fall short

Dollar General Corp. reported lower-than-expected revenue for the second quarter amid increasing competition and reduced food stamp coverage.

The company’s net income was $306.52 million, or $1.08 per share, in the quarter, compared to net income of $282.35 million, or $0.95 per share, in the year-ago period.
No signs of any slowdown at Ulta Beauty

BOLINGBROOK, Ill. -- Loyalty program membership and same-store sales continue to fuel growth at Ulta Beauty, which posted blockbuster earnings in the second quarter.
Family Dollar Q2 sales disappoint

A little over one year since it acquired rival Family Dollar, Dollar Tree reported revenue that missed Wall Street expectations amid lower customer traffic.
Walgreens Boots Alliance raises stake in AmerisourceBergen to 23.9%

DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreens Boots Alliance announced Thursday it has exercised warrants to purchase 22.7 million AmerisourceBergen common shares, representing a stake of 23.9%.

Walgreens Boots Alliance then exercised these warrants and purchased 22,696,912 shares of AmerisourceBergen common stock for an aggregate payment of approximately $1.19 billion. The warrants were originally scheduled to be exercisable in March 2017. The transaction was funded using existing cash on hand.
Report: Walmart is fighting back against Kroger

Walmart is going on the offensive against Kroger and other traditional supermarkets to regain some of the market share that it has lost. (Cincinnatti Business Courier)