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March 25, 2013
CVS/pharmacy launches new iPad app

CVS/pharmacy announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind interactive iPad app, delivering a virtual 3-D digital drugstore experience for Apple iPad users.

March 4, 2013
LandMark Retail Group opens trio of CVS stores

LandMark Retail Group said it has opened three CVS/pharmacy stores in San Francisco on behalf of the drugstore retailer.

December 14, 2012
CVS/pharmacy to acquire 19 Medicine Chest Pharmacy stores in Texas

CVS/pharmacy and Medicine Chest Pharmacy announced Friday that CVS will acquire 19 Medicine Chest drug stores in Texas during the last weekend of December.

December 6, 2012
CVS/pharmacy adds new health, shopping features to CVS mobile suite

CVS/pharmacy has introduced a variety of new features to its mobile suite, which consists of the CVS mobile app and a mobile-optimized website at m.CVS.com.

November 8, 2012
CVS/pharmacy expands role of two field executives

CVS/pharmacy expanded the role of two retail field executives as senior VP operations Dennis Palmer, a 37-year retail veteran, announced his retirement.

October 12, 2012
Why Best Buy is Going Mobile

By Mark Williams, Best Buy

September 4, 2012
LandMark develops two CVS/Pharmacy stores in California

LandMark Retail Group said it has completed the development of two CVS/Pharmacy stores in California –- in Bakersfield and Palmdale.

August 14, 2012
CVS/pharmacy joins Shopkick as inaugural retail pharmacy partner

Shopkick, a shopping application that rewards shoppers for walking into stores and interacting with products, has teamed up with CVS/pharmacy to roll out a first-ever offering of walk-in and other rewards at a retail pharmacy, Shopkick announced on Tuesday.

June 21, 2012
CVS takes personalization to next level with new CVS.com site

CVS/pharmacy officially unveiled a new personalized digital experience on CVS.com, which features extensive health information and resources in addition to customized deals and savings information.

May 11, 2012
CVS/pharmacy launches Spanish-language website

CVS/pharmacy is taking a greater step toward targeting the Hispanic market with the launch of its new Spanish-language website.

May 10, 2012
MinuteClinic expands presence in San Antonio

MinuteClinic announced the debut of two walk-in medical clinics inside CVS/pharmacy stores located in San Antonio,Texas.

May 1, 2012
CVS/pharmacy debuts updated mobile app

CVS/pharmacy said it has introduced an updated mobile app that allows shoppers to digitally store their ExtraCare card in their smartphone, eliminating the need to carry an ExtraCare card when shopping.

March 21, 2012
CVS/pharmacy to close all Beauty 360 store locations

CVS/pharmacy is shuttering all of its Beauty 360 locations and ceasing operation of the Beauty 360 e-commerce business to focus on the growth of its core CVS/pharmacy beauty business, the retailer confirmed.

February 22, 2012
Sizing up Brand Value

How much is a brand worth? If the brand in question happens to be Walmart, the answer is an eye-popping $139 billion, according to Interbrand Design Forum’s ranking of the top 50 U.S. retail brands by brand value. The study calculates the financial net worth of retail brands based on three metrics: the brand’s financial performance, the role the brand plays in driving consumer selection, and the ability of the brand to secure the delivery of expected future earnings.

February 9, 2012
CVS offers pharmacist Facebook chat for American Heart Month

CVS/pharmacy announced on Thursday that it is providing several free services, educational information and special product offers during February's American Heart Month.

February 2, 2012
CVS/pharmacy introduces Rx text alerts

CVS/pharmacy has introduced a program that allows pharmacy patients to receive immediate notification via text message when their prescription is ready to be picked up, the drugstore chain said.

December 7, 2011
CVS/pharmacy debuts mobile shopping platform for smartphones users

Looking to stay on the cutting edge of mobile commerce, CVS/pharmacy has made the entire CVS.com catalog available to shoppers through its mobile site (m.cvs.com), so CVS/pharmacy customers easily can browse, order and buy products anywhere, anytime from their smartphones.

December 5, 2011
Study: Dollar store boom good for retail landlords

The combined store count of the four national dollar store (or extreme value) chains has now surpassed that of the three biggest national drugstore chains, according to a new report by Colliers International.

November 18, 2011
CVS adds news feature to mobile website

CVS/pharmacy announced it has enhanced shopping and prescription refill functionality for its mobile site (m.cvs.com), as well as iPhone and Android apps for on-the-go customers.

October 24, 2011
CVS announces executive promotions

CVS Caremark announced the promotion of three senior executives within its retail organization.

September 27, 2011
Family Dollar appoints longtime CVS executive as president and COO

Family Dollar Stores said Tuesday that it has named longtime CVS/pharmacy executive Mike Bloom as its new president and COO to replace the departing R. James Kelly, who announced his retirement on Tuesday after 15 years with the company.

August 25, 2011
CVS distribution center awarded LEED Gold

CVS/pharmacy’s distribution center in Chemung County, N.Y., has been awarded LEED Gold certification from the United States Building Council.

August 23, 2011
Retail Shuffle

It’s not easy keeping up with the comings and goings of retail executives these days. Every day seems to bring a change at -- or near -- the top. Hot-off-the-wire is the news that David Campisi, president and CEO of Sports Authority president and CEO, has suddenly resigned after just 17 months in the position. He will be replaced on an interim president by Darrell Webb, currently chairman and CEO of Jo-Ann Stores!

May 13, 2011
Passco acquires four CVS stores

Passco Cos. LLC said it has purchased four CVS stores in sale-leaseback deals.

April 25, 2011
Report: CVS to pay $858K over inflated Rx claims in Indiana

Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller says the state will get $858,000 from CVS Pharmacy to settle allegations that the company overcharged Medicaid programs, the Associated Press reported.

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