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Walgreens, the nation's largest pharmacy chain unveiled a new flagship store in Chicago that re-imagines the drugstore experience. Among the "unexpected" new offerings: fresh sushi, salon services, more than 700 fine wines and a juice bar. But will we really buy wine with our aspirin?
What Not to Do When Filling a Prescription
6:00AM 10/27/2011
Cold and flu season is upon us. Americans spend $400 million on prescription drugs to relieve the symptoms, according to one study, and some of them spend too much. DailyFinance's Laura Rowley looks at what not to do when filling a prescription.
Drugstore Shopping: An Even Worse Deal Than You'd Expect
11:45AM 10/11/2011
It's happened to all of us. You head into the drugstore to grab some aspirin or toothpaste and you walk out carrying a bag stuffed with impulse items -- even groceries. Those impulse buys will cost you -- a lot: A new report from finds drugstore prices average more than 36% higher than supermarket prices.
The Retail Industry Leaders Association on Thursday reported a nationwide increase this year in shoplifting, calling the fight to stop store crime "an uphill battle." The group blamed an expanding black market for the rise in organized shoplifting crimes.
Days and Dollars Lost to the Flu Hit a Fever Pitch Last Season
1:00PM 9/21/2011
Tallying up the flu's effect on our economy is enough to make you sick. Influenza was responsible for 100 million lost work days in 2010, according to a Walgreens study. That's $7 billion in lost wages, and $10 billion in lost productivity. Inspired to get vaccinated this year? We'll point you to the best deal.
Is Walgreen Giving Away Too Much Cash With Its Increased Dividend?
1:00PM 7/25/2011
Investing, Health Care, Stock Picks, Retail, Stocks in the News, Market News
Walgreen, the leading U.S. pharmacy chain, recently increased its quarterly dividend by 28.6%, the largest increase in the company's 110-year history, from 17.5 cents a share to 22.5 cents a share. But is it giving away cash it's really going to need for its expansion plans?
Why Shrinking Drugstores Are Good for CVS, Not So Good for Walgreens
11:00AM 7/12/2011
CVS Caremark and Walgreen are the leading pharmacy chains in the U.S. While both have been aggressively expanding their retail footprints, there has been a gradual decrease in the average size of the newly opened stores. Here's why they're going small, and what it means for their profits.
Walgreen Buys Drugstore.com for Twice Its Market Value
3:20PM 3/24/2011
Company News, Health Care, Wal-Mart Stores, Amazon.com, Procter & Gamble, Retail
After years of trying to expand its online presence through organic growth, giant drug store chain Walgreen has decided to buy a bigger Web footprint, acquiring drugstore.com, the country's eighth-largest e-tailer -- and it's paying a premium price.
Biggest Drugstore Markups: Which Products You're Paying More For
9:00AM 3/09/2011
Whether you're looking for heartburn relief, aspirin, condoms, vitamins or even shampoo and lipstick, shopping at a drugstore can be daunting. There are so many choices that the easiest option can be buying a brand you know.
But drugstore markups can lead to serious overspending. At the very...
CVS Caremark has agreed to pay $77.6 million in fines for illegally selling a chemical, common in some cold and cough medicines, that ended up being used to make methamphetamine.
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