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Dollar General's store growth hits a big number
Dollar General continues to expand its store portfolio at a rapid pace.

The discounter on Monday opened its 13,000th store, in Birmingham, Ala. The company operates approximately 675 stores in Alabama.
Kroger pairs customer flu shots to philanthropic food drive
CINCINNATI - Kroger on Monday announced a new health and wellness campaign in partnership with The Little Clinic and Feeding America, the nation's largest domestic hunger relief organization. From Aug. 15, 2016 through April 1, 2017 Kroger will donate one meal through the Feeding America network of food banks for every flu shot administered at all Kroger family of pharmacies or The Little Clinic locations.

Walgreens kicks off 2016/2017 influenza season, announces flu shot availability

DEERFIELD, Ill. - Walgreens is now offering flu shots at all of its pharmacies, including Duane Reade pharmacies in New York, and at all Walgreens Healthcare Clinic locations, the company announced Monday.
Rules of the road: On Boots and Brexit

The U.K. OTC market is, as the Brits would say, brilliant. For North American brand owners, it’s always on the list of attractive potential markets. Complex and unique, there are two “B”s that stand out — Boots and Brexit.

It’s not tickety-boo with the “B”s throwing a spanner in the works presenting challenges. Boots moves fast, while Brexit will unfold at a slower pace.
Translated, the United Kingdom is an attractive market.
CVS Pharmacy locations now offering non-prescription naloxone in Idaho

WOONSOCKET, R.I. - CVS Health announced Friday that the opioid overdose-reversal medication naloxone is now available without a prescription at CVS Pharmacy locations in Idaho. Under prescriptive authority allowed by the state, CVS Pharmacists will expand access to the medication.
Sam's Club's latest health screenings offer to help destress parents during busy BTS period

BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Sam’s Club on Thursday announced its support for parents during the stressful back-to-school season by offering them a convenient and affordable way to make sure their own health remains a priority. The company will offer free health screenings to adults on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., while supplies last.
Target to open 'flexible'format' store in Manhattan

Target Corp. confirmed Thursday on its website that it will open its third Manhattan "flexible-format" store in summer 2018.
Amazon vet joins Target

Target Corp. has tapped another veteran of Amazon to join its supply chain team.

The retailer announced that it has appointed Preston Mosier as senior VP, fulfillment operations, effective Aug. 14.

Mosier will oversee Target’s direct-to-consumer fulfillment centers, as well as the process improvement, customer experience and product management functions related to direct fulfillment. He will report to another Amazon veteran, Arthur Valdez, who now serves as Target’s executive VP and chief supply chain and logistics officer.
RediClinic enables online appointment scheduling

HOUSTON - RediClinic announced Thursday that it has added online appointment scheduling to its menu of options for customers seeking high-quality, convenient and affordable healthcare. Using RediClinic’s new online appointment system, customers can now schedule same- or next-day appointments from their desktop, tablet or mobile device.
CVS Health's latest mobile pay solution integrates payment, refills and loyalty card

WOONSOCKET, R.I. - CVS Health on Thursday announced the launch of CVS Pay, a new, end-to-end mobile payment solution.

CVS Pay – now part of the CVS Pharmacy mobile app – integrates payment, prescription pickup and the ExtraCare loyalty program all in one quick scan at checkout.