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Dollar General invests in Southeast growth with new Georgia DC to open in 2017
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. - Dollar General on Monday announced it purchased land in Jackson, Ga., which sits in both Butts and Spalding counties, to serve as the location for the new distribution center the company plans to construct in the central part of the state. It will be the 15th facility in the retailer’s growing distribution network.
Walgreens provides MMR vaccinations across 4 states based on health official recommendations
DEERFIELD, Ill. - Walgreens is offering vaccinations that provide protection against measles, mumps and rubella at all of its pharmacies throughout Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky and Mississippi as health officials in Tennessee recommend vaccination due to a number of reported measles cases. Vaccinations are available daily at Walgreens pharmacies and Healthcare Clinics with no appointment necessary and may be covered by insurance.

KKR to sell 15 million shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance

DEERFIELD, Ill. - Walgreens Boots Alliance on Thursday announced that affiliates of KKR intend to offer for sale in an underwritten secondary offering 15 million shares of the company’s common stock pursuant to the shelf registration statement filed by the company with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Feb. 17, 2016.

The selling stockholders also intend to grant the underwriter a 30-day option to purchase up to an additional 1.5 million shares of the company's common stock.
Canadian retailers respond to Fort McMurray wildfires with donations

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario - Both Walmart Canada and Loblaw companies sent financial aid to support the relief efforts in the Fort McMurray community. According to reports published Friday morning, fires in the province of Alberta have to date forced the evacution of 88,000 residents and destroyed more than 1,600 structures.
AmerisourceBergen extends WBA deal by 3 years

VALLEY FORGE, Pa. - AmerisourceBergen on Thursday announced that it has extended the term of its strategic, long-term relationship with Walgreens Boots Alliance for an additional three years.
CVS Caremark certified by NCQA in Utilization Management

WOONSOCKET, R.I. - CVS Health announced Thursday that pharmacy benefits manager CVS Caremark was certified by NCQA in Utilization Management. NCQA Utilization Management Certification is a quality assessment program that focuses on consumer protection and customer service improvement. Standards recognize that organizations that apply for certification have open access networks, and can improve service quality and utilize customized structures to meet purchaser needs.
Costco sales up 3% to $9 billion for April

ISSAQUAH, Wash. - Costco on Wednesday reported net sales of $9 billion for the month of April, the four weeks ended May 1, 2016, an increase of 3% as compared to the similar period last year.
Rite Aid Foundation donates $100,000 to Hurley Children's Hospital in Flint, Mich.

CAMP HILL, Pa. - The Rite Aid Foundation's KidCents program announced Thursday a $100,000 donation to Hurley Children's Hospital to help address the long-term effects of the Flint water crisis. The donation will support Hurley Children's Hospital's Nutrition Prescription Program and will provide 10,000 fruit and vegetable prescriptions to all pediatric patients 6-months and older.
MinuteClinic opens seven locations in Northern Virginia

WOONSOCKET, R.I. - MinuteClinic, the retail medical clinic of CVS Health, has opened new locations inside Target stores in Northern Virginia. The clinics – located in seven stores in Chantilly, Fairfax, Falls Church, Gainesville, Leesburg, Manassas and Sterling – have been rebranded and converted to MinuteClinic.

There are now 31 MinuteClinic locations in Northern Virginia and 52 in the DC Metro area, including clinics in CVS Pharmacy stores.
Walgreens adds New Jersey to list of states where naloxone is available without Rx

DEERFIELD, Ill. - New Jersey is the latest state where Walgreens is making naloxone, an opioid antidote, available without a prescription in accordance with state pharmacy regulations.

Naloxone is now more accessible and easier to obtain in more than 190 Walgreens pharmacies throughout New Jersey.