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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.

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.
Hy-Vee names Gosch, Tweeten to EVP positions

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee recently added two new EVPs that will also sit on the company’s board of directors. Donna Tweeten has been named the company’s EVP and chief marketing officer, and Jeremy Gosch has been named to the position of EVP and chief merchandising officer. The two will be named permanent board members at the Hy-Vee stockholders’ meeting in December, and Tweeten will be added to the board’s executive committee.
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.
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