Mass Market Retailers articles from June 2008

Mass Market Retailers archives from June 2008

Publix gets 49 stores.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 23, 2008... PUBLIX GETS 49 STORES: Publix Super Markets Inc. has agreed to purchase 49 of Albertsons LLC's stores in Florida. The deal is expected to be completed in September.

Walgreens to Alaska.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 23, 2008... WALGREENS TO ALASKA: Walgreen Co. has unveiled plans to open its first stores in Alaska next year, giving the chain a presence in all 50 states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. The company expects its first store in the state to...

Nash Finch format.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 23, 2008... NASH FINCH FORMAT: Nash Finch Co. debuted its first Family Fresh Market store earlier this month. Executives say the unit, in Hudson, Wis., will become its new everyday value format. The new store features larger fresh departments, expanded...

Safeway's $4 generics.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 23, 2008... SAFEWAY'S $4 GENERICS: After testing the viability of selling $4 generic prescriptions at stores in Dallas and Houston earlier this year, Safeway Inc. has begun offering the service in its stores in the eastern United States and in the Chicago...

Walgreens settles.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 23, 2008... WALGREENS SETTLES: Walgreen Co. has agreed to pay $35 million to 42 states and Puerto Rico to settle charges that it overcharged Medicaid by switching dosage forms in filling prescriptions for three generic drugs. The arrangement follows...

Kroger, Union agree.(INDUSTRY NEWS)
June 23, 2008... KROGER, UNION AGREE: Kroger Co. has reached a tentative agreement on a new contract with the United Food & Commercial Workers Union Local 700 in Indianapolis. The tentative agreement covers more than 4,200 Kroger associates who work in 60...

Retail sales take turn for better.(NEWS)
June 23, 2008... NEW YORK -- May retail sales were a welcome surprise as consumers spending government rebate checks lifted results at discount stores and warehouse clubs much higher than expected. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Costco Wholesale Corp. and BJ's...

Big Lots intent on expansion.
June 23, 2008... NEW YORK -- Big Lots Inc. chief executive officer Steve Fishman said earlier this month that the closeout retailer is ready to grow and has the potential to expand its store base to 1,800 locations. "We're highly motivated to open more...

Wal-Mart resurgent.(SPOTLIGHT)
June 23, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s executives had good news to report to associates, shareholders and fans at its recent annual meeting/pep rally here. The company's stock price is up, as are same-store...

Two drug chains sued over outdated products.
June 23, 2008... NEW YORK -- New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo has sued CVS Caremark Corp. and Rite Aid Corp. for selling expired over-the-counter medicines and food products. Cuomo says investigators from his office found that 142 CVS stores and 112...

Correction.(NEWS)(Correction notice)
June 23, 2008... In the May 5, 2008, issue of MMR a chart on page 99 ranked the top five dollar store chains by sales. Based on sales of $1.06 billion for its 2007 fiscal year ended March 31, 2008, 99 [cents] Only Stores should have been ranked fifth.

Colorado adds scrips.(WAL-MART NEWS)
June 23, 2008... COLORADO ADDS SCRIPS: Following legislation by Colorado Governor Bill Ritter allowing WaI-Mart to expand the number of $4 prescriptions available to the state's citizens, the retailer added 60 more 30-day prescriptions priced at $4 to its...

Club concept tested.(WAL-MART NEWS)
June 23, 2008... CLUB CONCEPT TESTED: Sam's Club is testing a store idea that focuses solely on its small-business members. The concept, which is called Sam's Club Business Center, is opening in a Houston Sam's Club location in July. It will focus on such bulk...

Classified ad tryout.(WAL-MART NEWS)
June 23, 2008... CLASSIFIED AD TRYOUT: Last month WaI-Mart launched a free classified ad service on its web site. The service, now being tested, allows shoppers to browse ads in such categories as autos, pets, real estate and jobs, and includes many items that...

Mainstream apparel.(WAL-MART NEWS)
June 23, 2008... MAINSTREAM APPAREL: After its unsuccessful foray into fashion two years ago WaI-Mart has reset its sights on mainstream apparel aimed at shoppers on a budget. The retailer is also trimming the number of styles it offers as part of an effort to...

Home goods sales up.(WAL-MART NEWS)
June 23, 2008... HOME GOODS SALES UP: The month of May marked the first time in two years that Wal-Mart had positive same-store sales in its home department, resulting from its focus on such brands as its new Canopy line of bedding. In the fall the retailer...

Scoreboard.(MONEY NEWS)(Statistical table)(Financial report)
June 23, 2008... SCOREBOARD Net Quarter Dollar % Income RETAILERS ended Sales Change (Loss) Big Lots (1) 05/03 $1.15 bil +2.1 ...

Biggest gainers.(MONEY)(Statistical table)(Brief article)(Company rankings)
June 23, 2008... BIGGEST GAINERS Close Change vs. % Stock 06/06/08 05/09/2008 Change Fred's 12.80 +1.54 +13.7 Big Lots 30.65 +2.85 +10.3 Weis ...

Biggest losers.(MONEY)(Statistical table)(Brief article)(Company rankings)
June 23, 2008... BIGGEST LOSERS Close Change vs. % Stock 06/06/08 05/09/2008 Change Dillard's 15.02 -3.87 -20.5 Whole Foods 28.50 -4.28 -13.1 99 c...

Most active.(MONEY)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
June 23, 2008... MOST ACTIVE Vol. (000) As a % Change vs. 1 Wk. Ended of Total 1 Wk. Ended Stock 06/06/2008 Shares 05/09/2008 Whole Foods 18,980 13.7 +77.4...

Target stumbles in first quarter.(SPOTLIGHT)
June 23, 2008... MINNEAPOLIS -- Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 fell nearly 8% at Target Corp., as sales were weaker than expected. With earnings still managing to exceed Wall Street's expectations, the company's share price edged down 70 cents...

Net profits surge 31.7% at Costco.(MONEY)
June 23, 2008... ISSAQUAH, Wash. -- With top-line growth surging more than 13%, in part as a result of spiraling gasoline prices and foreign exchange rates, net income vaulted nearly 32% at Costco Wholesale Corp. during the third quarter of fiscal 2008. ...

Safeway confident it 'can deliver'.(MONEY)
June 23, 2008... PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Higher fuel sales, a weak dollar and Easter's calendar shift all combined to buoy Safeway Inc.'s top line, while cost-cutting measures helped drive double-digit growth in both net income and adjusted EBITDA for the first...

Signs of progress continue to materialize at Winn-Dixie.(MONEY)
June 23, 2008... JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. continued on the comeback trail through the third quarter of fiscal 2008, posting improvements in sales, operating income and adjusted EBITDA. Net income, however, fell in the wake of a steep...

Weis earnings drop 32.4% despite a 4.2% sales increase.(MONEY)(Financial report)
June 23, 2008... SUNBURY, Pa. -- With gross margin slammed by a variety of factors, first quarter net tumbled at Weis Markets Inc. in the face of strong same-store sales. Earnings for the 13 weeks ended March 29 fell 32.4% to $9.06 million, or 34 cents per...

Results at Fred's exceed expectations of analysts.(MONEY)
June 23, 2008... MEMPHIS -- First quarter earnings at Fred's Inc. slipped less than 3% and topped Wall Street's projections. Net income for the 13 weeks ended May 3 dipped 2.5% to $7.25 million, or 18 cents per share, topping the 16-cent average forecast of...

Wal-Mart gets off to 'solid start' in new fiscal year.(MONEY)
June 23, 2008... BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Improved sales and operating results in its core Wal-Mart Stores division, coupled with ongoing strength in its International business, helped drive net earnings for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. above Wall Street's expectations for...

Sales rise 6.8% at Stater Bros.(MONEY)(Financial report)
June 23, 2008... SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. -- Stater Bros. Holdings eked out an earnings increase of less than 1% for the 13 weeks ended March 30, as a solid top-line gain was unable to make its way to the bottom line. Second quarter net inched up 0.5% to...

Mass retailers tap buying power in top 100 markets.(TOP 100 MARKETS)
June 23, 2008... NEW YORK -- The rankings that appear on this and the following pages, which are based on estimates derived from the most recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, illustrate how large and dynamic the nation's mass retail markets have become. ...

Top 100 supermarket markets.(TOP 100 MARKETS)
June 23, 2008... TOP 100 SUPERMARKET MARKETS * Total supermarket sales Rank Market (add 000) 1. New...

Top 100 GM markets.(TOP 100 MARKETS)
June 23, 2008... TOP 100 GM MARKETS * Total GM sales Rank Market (add 000) 1. New York-Newark-Edison, NY-NJ-PA ...

Top 100 drug store markets.(TOP 100 MARKETS)
June 23, 2008... TOP 100 DRUG STORE MARKETS * Total drug store sales Rank Market (add 000) 1. New York-Newark-Edison, NY-NJ-PA ...

There's a lot of variation in the 'multicultural economy'.(TOP 100 MARKETS)
June 23, 2008... NEW YORK -- When it comes to growth in buying power, Nevada ranks as the No. 1 state in the nation. According to the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia, Nevada's total buying power increased by 298.3% between 1990 and...

Largest supermarket chains in the top 100 markets.(TOP 100 MARKETS)
June 23, 2008... LARGEST SUPERMARKET CHAINS IN THE TOP 100 MARKETS % of Area Volume Rank Markets/Chains 2007...

Variety of supers have an impact.(TOP 100 MARKETS)
June 23, 2008... NEW YORK -- The past year has been a decidedly mixed bag for grocers, one in which gains in sales and profits were offset by food inflation. Supermarket industry sales overall increased by 4.6% in 2007, while same-store volume rose by...

Wal-Mart shows strength yet again.(TOP 100 MARKETS)
June 23, 2008... NEW YORK -- As the economy slackened last year it squeezed the discretionary income of lower- and middle-income shoppers, posing a particular challenge for discounters. How the various chains responded to the challenge determined their share of...

Largest GM chains in the top 100 markets.(TOP 100 MARKETS)(Statistical table)(Company rankings)
June 23, 2008... LARGEST GM CHAINS IN THE TOP 100 MARKETS % of Area Volume Rank Markets/Chain ...

Drug store battle gets more intense.(TOP 100 MARKETS)
June 23, 2008... NEW YORK -- There is a three-way race for drug store sales in the vast majority of the country's largest markets. CVS Caremark Corp., Walgreen Co. and Rite Aid Corp. are vying for consumers' pharmacy and front-end dollars from coast to coast....

Largest drug chains in the top 100 markets.(TOP 100 MARKETS)
June 23, 2008... LARGEST DRUG CHAINS IN THE TOP 100 MARKETS % of Area Volume Rank Markets/Chains 2007...

With its appealing quality of life, Charlotte is thriving.(Market Focus: Charlotte)
June 23, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charlotte represents one of the most vibrantly growing areas in the country. Benefiting from a host of positive factors ranging from its mild climate to its diverse and expanding economic base, the...

Charlotte at a glance.(Market Focus: Charlotte)
June 23, 2008... 2006 POPULATION: * 630,478 POPULATION CHANGE, 2000-2006: * +16.6% 2002 RETAIL SALES: * $7.94 billion MARKET RANK, SUPERS: ** 41 MARKET RANK, DRUG: ** 37 MARKET RANK, GM: ** 38 MARKET SHARE LEADERS: ** Harris Teeter...

Biotech looms large on the horizon.(Market Focus: Charlotte)
June 23, 2008... CHARLOTTE -- The diversified economic base of the Charlotte region is one of the key pillars of its prosperity. This evolutionary diversification can be counted on to continue in the coming years and decades. Recent studies have identified...

Wealth of options available to local food shoppers.(Market Focus: Charlotte)
June 23, 2008... CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Like most high-growth markets, the Charlotte area is the scene of intense supermarket competition. As a result, local consumers have a wealth of food-shopping choices, ranging from upscale operators to deep-discount grocers....

Environment is right for chain drug stores.(Market Focus: Charlotte)
June 23, 2008... CHARLOTTE -- For chain drug retailers, there is a lot to like about the Charlotte area. As one of the nation's high-growth regions, it is experiencing population increases that provide not only an expanding customer base but a growing employee...

Houston has what it takes to keep growing.(Market Focus: Houston)
June 23, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HOUSTON -- Rising gasoline prices may be bad news for most of the country, but they provide this city an economic boost. That is because Houston is arguably the nation's energy capital. ConocoPhillips and...

Houston at a glance.(Market Focus: Houston)
June 23, 2008... 2006 POPULATION: * 2.14, million POPULATION CHANGE, 20002006: * +9.8% 2002 RETAIL SALES: * $25.81 billion MARKET RANK, SUPERS: ** 11 MARKET RANK, DRUG: ** 9 MARKET RANK, GM: ** 5 MARKET SHARE LEADERS: ** Kroger...

Retailers cast vote of confidence with investment plans.(Market Focus: Houston)
June 23, 2008... HOUSTON -- Retailers are expected to add more than 5 million square feet of new space to the Houston area this year, according to projections by Ed Wulfe, president of the retail brokerage and development firm Wulfe & Co. That represents a...

Supermarket scene heats up.(Market Focus: Houston)
June 23, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HOUSTON -- Kroger Co. is still the leading supermarket chain in this market, but other operators are making inroads. Chief among them is H.E. Butt Grocery Co. (H.E.B.), which has added stores and significantly...

Hispanic consumers courted by grocers.(Market Focus: Houston)(Company overview)
June 23, 2008... HOUSTON -- The Hispanics who account for about one-third of this city's population are a more diverse group than in other parts of the state, hailing from Central America and the Caribbean as well as from Mexico. Catering to these...

Drug store powers square off.(Market Focus: Houston)
June 23, 2008... HOUSTON -- CVS Caremark Corp., a relative newcomer to the Texas drug store scene, has become a major player in this market. The nation's No. 2 drug store chain opened its first Houston stores in late 2001. The move was part of an expansion...

Asian retailer enters market.(Market Focus: Houston)
June 23, 2008... HOUSTON -- H Mart, a chain of Korean and Asian markets, recently opened its first store in this area. The retailer made its Houston debut in April with a 53,000-square-foot store that was formerly a Randall's supermarket. The store is near...

Boomtown tradition alive, well in Las Vegas.(Market Focus: Las Vegas)
June 23, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LAS VEGAS -- Many retailers consider this desert city a winner for reasons that go beyond the pulsating Las Vegas Strip that has long been an icon for gamblers. Las Vegas is one of the fastest-growing cities in...

Las Vegas at a glance.(Market Focus: Las Vegas)
June 23, 2008... 2006 POPULATION: * 552,539 POPULATION CHANGE, 2000-2006: * +15.5% 2002 RETAIL SALES: * $6.46 billion MARKET RANK, SUPERS: ** 3t MARKET RANK, DRUG: ** 29 MARKET RANK, GM: ** 35 MARKET SHARE LEADERS: ** Albertsons...

Region isn't immune to the economic slowdown.(Market Focus: Las Vegas)(Brief article)
June 23, 2008... LAS VEGAS -- While Las Vegas is known as a city of high rollers prepared to spend their money, that perception belies a slumping housing market, skyrocketing gasoline prices and overall inflation that together are causing many locals residents...

Rite Aid exit rattles drug sector.(Market Focus: Las Vegas)
June 23, 2008... LAS VEGAS -- The competitive landscape of retail pharmacy has shifted in this market since the beginning of the year. In January Rite Aid Corp. announced that it would close 28 unprofitable stores in the Las Vegas area, where the drug chain...

Fresh & Easy makes debut.(Market Focus: Las Vegas)
June 23, 2008... LAS VEGAS -- The five Fresh & Easy Neighborhood market stores that opened here last November marked the bold entry of Tesco PLC, Britain's largest supermarket chain, into the United States. "We are very excited to open our doors and bring...

Climate-specific unit is tested by Wal-Mart.(Market Focus: Las Vegas)
June 23, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LAS VEGAS -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has used the desert environment here as a test bed for its latest prototype high-efficiency store. The new HE.5 prototype, which opened its doors in March, marks a new series of...

Supers contend in crowded field.(Market Focus: Las Vegas)
June 23, 2008... LAS VEGAS -- The rapidly growing population here has been a beacon for supermarket chains that are battling for a piece of this increasingly competitive market. Major supermarkets competing in the Las Vegas arena include Albertsons LLC,...

Downtown now a destination.(Market Focus: Los Angeles)(Brief article)
June 23, 2008... LOS ANGELES -- Beaches and freeways, rather than a downtown skyline, are what come to mind when people think of this city. But downtown Los Angeles is experiencing a kind of renaissance that includes new retail and residential development. ...

Vibrance of Los Angeles reflected at retail.(Market Focus: Los Angeles)
June 23, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LOS ANGELES -- The city of Angels and its environs are more than the entertainment capital of the world. Los Angeles County covers 4,752 square miles and (as of July 2006) has a population of about 10.3 million. The...

Los Angeles at a glance.(Market Focus: Los Angeles)
June 23, 2008... 2006 POPULATION: * 3.85 million POPULATION CHANGE, 2000-2006: * +4.2% 2002 RETAIL SALES: * $30.2 billion MARKET RANK, SUPERS: ** 2 MARKET RANK, DRUG: ** 2 MARKET RANK, GM: ** 2 MARKET SHARE LEADERS: ** Ralphs (Kroger)...

Big three drug chains vie for market share.(Market Focus: Los Angeles)
June 23, 2008... LOS ANGELES -- The chain drug store competition here has ramped up dramatically in recent years, driven in part by the arrival of the nation's No. 1 and No. 2 chains. CVS Caremark Corp., which is now the market share leader in Greater Los...

Wal-Mart succeeds in expanding presence.(Market Focus: Los Angeles)
June 23, 2008... LOS ANGELES -- Despite losing a high-profile battle four years ago, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. continues to make inroads in this part of Southern California. The retailer has long operated discount stores in and around Los Angeles, but it ran...

Tesco gives food shoppers one more option.(Market Focus: Los Angeles)
June 23, 2008... LOS ANGELES -- The local supermarket scene here has been shaken up by the arrival of a new player, Britain's Tesco PLC. Last fall Tesco's much-anticipated Fresh & Easy Neighborhood Market stores made their debut in Greater Los Angeles. ...

Small-format stores are part of landscape.(Market Focus: Los Angeles)
June 23, 2008... LOS ANGELES -- Whatever success Tesco PLC ultimately has with its convenience-oriented Fresh & Easy format in the United States, it certainly has focused new attention on the potential appeal of small-format stores. Safeway Inc. is testing...

Businesses respond to allure of Miami.(Market Focus: Miami)
June 23, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MIAMI -- Warm and sunny year-round, Miami is a city whose economy has always been based on tourism. The beaches, festivals and other mostly outdoor events draw more than 12 million visitors annually from across the...

Miami at a glance.(Market Focus: Miami)
June 23, 2008... 2006 POPULATION: * 404,048 POPULATION CHANGE, 2000-2006: * +11.5% 2002 RETAIL SALES: * $4.96 billion MARKET RANK, SUPERS: ** 7 MARKET RANK, DRUG: ** 6 MARKET RANK, GM: ** 13 MARKET SHARE LEADERS: ** Publix Walgreens...

Hispanic consumers a driving force at retail.(Market Focus: Miami)
June 23, 2008... MIAMI -- According to the latest United States Census Bureau report, virtually two-thirds (65.8%) of this city's population is Hispanic, and it's no accident that retailers who tailor their selections to the tastes of this demographic, such as...

Publix offerings are tailored to the market.(Market Focus: Miami)
June 23, 2008... MIAMI -- Familiar with the needs and buying habits of consumers in its home state, Publix Super Markets Inc. is the dominant supermarket retailer in Miami, owning more than 50% of the market. Last year Publix launched a free prescription...

Navarro has 'compelling story'.(Market Focus: Miami)
June 23, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MIAMI -- While shoppers nationwide may still be unfamiliar with Navarro Discount Pharmacies, the drug chain is well known and quite popular in the Miami market. After an investment by MBF Healthcare Partners at...

New York remains a magnet for retailers.(Market Focus: New York)
June 23, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- There is a tale or two cities here. New York has resisted the economic downturn more than other metropolises, thanks to its well-developed mass transit and the appeal of Manhattan for foreign tourists...

New York at a glance.(Market Focus: New York)
June 23, 2008... 2006 POPULATION: * 8.21 million POPULATION CHANGE, 2000-2006: * 2.6% 2002 RETAIL SALES: * $,55.52 billion MARKET RANK, SUPERS: ** 1 MARKET RANK, DRUG: ** 1 MARKET RANK, GM: ** 1 MARKET SHARE LEADERS: ** A&P/Pathmark...

Walgreens to take spotlight with its return to Times Square.(Market Focus: New York)
June 23, 2008... NEW YORK -- One of the most famous Manhattan landmarks is about to showcase one of the premier mass market retailers. One Times Square is known for its outsize digital billboards, gargantuan television screen and "zipper" of electronic...

Chain pharmacies now a fixture.(Market Focus: New York)
June 23, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- New York City's drug store wars continue to heat up, with all of the major players in the market increasing their store bases and more supermarkets adding pharmacies to their layouts. Once dominated...

Acquisition gives A&P more punch in market.(Market Focus: New York)
June 23, 2008... CARTERET, N.J. -- When A&P acquired Pathmark Stores late last year it created one of the New York area's most powerful supermarket companies. The addition of the Pathmark banner has worked out well for A&P by greatly expanding its reach in...

Consumers respond favorably to Whole Foods' philosophy.(Market Focus: New York)
June 23, 2008... NEW YORK -- While neighborhood grocery Mores have been on the wane here, Whole Foods Market Inc. is proliferating across the area. The chain's emphasis on natural and organic food products has apparently hit a chord with New Yorkers....

Untapped opportunities exist in grocery sector.(Market Focus: New York)
June 23, 2008... NEW YORK -- One area of opportunity for mass retailers here is the neighborhood supermarket. Rising rents and slim margins have shuttered a number of such stores, to the extent that millions of New Yorkers are struggling to find fresh and...

St. Louis market is still as viable as ever.(Market Focus: St. Louis)
June 23, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ST. LOUIS -- Since it was founded by French fur traders near the end of the 18th century, St. Louis has been a city deeply rooted in trade and commerce. Home to more than 2.6 million people, the St. Louis...

St. Louis at a glance.(Market Focus: St. Louis)
June 23, 2008... 2006 POPULATION: * 350,759 POPULATION CHANGE, 2000-2006: * +0.7% 2002 RETAIL SALES: * $2.82 billion MARKET RANK, SUPERS: ** 23 MARKET RANK, DRUG: ** 20 MARKET RANK, GM: ** 19 MARKET SHARE LEADERS: ** Schnuck's...

City stands at the center of a diverse regional economy.(Market Focus: St. Louis)
June 23, 2008... ST. LOUIS--Standard & Poor's (S&P) last month showed its faith in the future of St. Louis when it raised the city's credit rating a notch, from A to A+. In a statement explaining the upgrade, S&P analyst John Kenward says the rating...

Downtown has a renaissance.(Market Focus: St. Louis)
June 23, 2008... ST. LOUIS -- Once marked by vacant streets where children could play without the threat of being hit by a car--no one ever went there--downtown St. Louis is malting something of a comeback and is on the verge of becoming a destination for...

Fight for food shoppers' loyalty intense.(Market Focus: St. Louis)
June 23, 2008... ST. LOUIS -- The supermarket business in greater St. Louis is fierce, with traditional grocery stores facing mounting pressure from retailers in other classes who are expanding their offerings to include more food items. As a result, food...

Wal-Mart plays dominant role.(Market Focus: St. Louis)
June 23, 2008... ST. LOUIS -- The greater St. Louis area is prime territory for America's discount chains--and none more so than Wal-Mart Stores Inc. With dozens of stores and thousands of employees across the region, the company is both one of the area's...

Evolution of community pharmacy much in evidence.(Market Focus: St. Louis)
June 23, 2008... ST. LOUIS -- The direction community pharmacy is headed in the Gateway City is indicative of the national trend toward more specialized care and a wider range of services. Walgreen Co., for example, is one of the market's most visible drug...