Walgreens Donates Nearly $400,000 Worth of Personal Care Items to USO in Landstuhl, Germany for Wounded Soldiers, Families

Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (NASDAQ: WAG) is donating nearly $400,000 worth of personal care items to the United Service Organizations (USO) to support operations in Landstuhl, Germany. The organization is focused on lifting the spirits of the nation’s wounded warriors and their families. The donation includes first aid items, toiletries, diapers and baby bottles, as well as coloring books, gum and playing cards. The donation was shipped in late October and should arrive by Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11.

Walgreens development advances in Town of Waukesha

- Two years after the Waukesha Town Board gave initial approval to a land use change at Highway X and Sunset Drive for a Walgreens development, the request is finally moving forward to the County Board.

The board's Land Use, Parks and Environment Committee on Tuesday recommended, 4-1, that the county's comprehensive land use plan be amended, changing the low density residential use on five parcels on the southwest quadrant of the intersection to a mixed use category that would allow a proposed pharmacy and other potential retail and office uses.

Walgreens Takes a Tablet -- an iPad, That Is

Vitamins. Pill counters. Bottles. Dispensing spoons. iPads. iPads?

According to Drug Store News, Walgreens  recently announced that pharmacists at its 16 Chicago stores will be givenApple ( News - Alert )tablets for instant access to customers' medical records,  Walgreens  prescription history, and other electronic medical records (EHRs) that are available for veterans or government employees, all to streamline operations and reduce costs, according to a story by Karlee Weinmann at businessinsider.com.

Developer Working to Bring Walgreens to Former Borders Location - Birmingham, MI Patch

In what City Manager Bob Bruner is calling a quick turnaround, Walgreens has expressed interest in moving into the former Borders location on Woodward Avenue — a plan that potentially could fill a space that's remained vacant for less than two months.

Late last month, the drugstore chain signed a letter of intent with the building's landlord regarding that space, Bruner said. He said he and city staff met Oct. 28 with a local developer and architect interested in transforming the space.

Man accused of trying to rob eastside Walgreens

By Hannah Cruz The Norman Transcript The Norman Transcript Tue Nov 08, 2011, 01:31 AM CST

NORMAN — A 28-year-old Norman man was arrested early Monday morning at Walgreens, 100 12th Avenue NE on suspicion of robbing the pharmacy of several types of painkillers.

Harold Reed Holden is accused of robbery with a weapon after allegedly taking prescription drugs from the pharmacy and threatening to harm the pharmacist with a knife, according to the charge filed Monday.

U of Arizona Cancer Center partners with Walgreens on specialty pharmacy

Offers patients access to Rxs in the same place they go for doctor’s visits, chemotherapy infusions

PHOENIX — The University of Arizona Cancer Center, in partnership with Walgreens, last month opened a specialty outpatient pharmacy on-site to meet the needs of its patients.

Located on the first floor of the University of Arizona Cancer Center- North Campus, the Walgreens specialty pharmacy offers patients access to prescription medications in the same place they go for doctor’s visits and chemotherapy infusions. The approximately 800-sq.-ft. Walgreens pharmacy carries not only cancer medications but also all the regular medications a patient might be taking, making it a one-stop shop. Visitors to the pharmacy receive an electronic pager that vibrates and lights up when their prescription is ready. That way, patients have the option of staying in the pharmacy waiting area or heading down the hall to grab a cup of coffee or browse the cancer center’s boutique, Stumbo said.

Chuck E. Cheese's Adds Fun to Kids' Wish Lists with Holiday Gift Cards

DALLAS, Nov 08, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- With the holiday season quickly approaching, family entertainment leader Chuck E. Cheese's is offering the perfect jumpstart to spreading the season's cheer with a gift sure to be on any kid's wish list -- great fun! Moms, dads and gifting-gurus alike can appreciate the gift that keeps on giving with Chuck E. Cheese's gift cards. Redeemable at any store location, anytime, gift-givers can load fun onto Chuck E. Cheese's gift cards for a perfect way to give kids freedom to purchase the things that interest them most while creating fun, lasting holiday memories with friends and family.

New Walgreens holds grand opening in East Alton

EAST ALTON — The newest store in town looks to be the perfect prescription for residents.

Village officials welcomed Walgreens on Monday with a ribbon-cutting and grand opening celebration. The store officially opened its doors on Friday.

"We’re pleased they’re here," East Alton Mayor Fred Bright said.

Employment fair aimed at veteran job seekers | Richmond Times-Dispatch

Job seekers with military backgrounds examined the possibilities at the Opportunity Expo  at Richmond International Raceway  today.

RecruitMilitary invited veterans who already have civilian work experience, men and women who are transitioning from active duty to civilian life, members of the National Guard and reserves, military spouses, and other military family members to the event.

5-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: Walgreen

Based on the aggregated intelligence of 180,000-plus investors participating in Motley Fool CAPS , the Fool's free investing community, drugstore giant Walgreen ( NYSE: WAG     ) has earned a coveted five-star ranking .

With that in mind, let's take a closer look at Walgreen 's business and see what CAPS investors are saying about the stock right now.

Walgreens manager fired, accused of pocketing cash at store | Police Blotter - Mercer Island Reporter

A Mercer Island Walgreens manager pocketed customers’ cash after voiding cash transactions during the summer, beginning in June. The employee, a 52-year-old woman, was terminated after the loss prevention department investigated. According to the report, Walgreens provided video footage of the incidents. The theft was reported to police on Aug. 5.

Police investigate attempted robbery

Newark Police  are investigating an attempted robbery, which occurred on August 15, at approximately 4:57 p.m. at the Walgreens Pharmacy located in Suburban Plaza Shopping Center, off Elkton Road.

Police reported a white male suspect approached the pharmacy counter and advised the clerk that he was armed with a bomb. The suspect demanded the clerk turn over Oxycontin, however, the clerk refused and the suspect fled out the front of the store. The area was searched by Newark Police and a Delaware State Police K9 team, however the suspect was not located.

Walgreens to bring 18,000 items, 25 jobs to St. Thomas

(Source: The Virgin Islands Daily News)By Michael Todd, The Virgin Islands Daily News, St. Thomas

Aug. 16--ST. THOMAS -- Walgreens is building a 15,660-square-foot store that is expected to open in fall 2012 across from McDonald's and Tutu Park Mall.

It will be the national drug store chain's first store in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

UPDATE: Walgreens Broken Into Overnight by Two Suspects - Woburn, MA Patch

Wednesday, 12:15 p.m.—Woburn Police report that the two suspects who broke into Walgreens on Main Street late last night were only in the store three minutes.

According to police, the report of the break-in came in at 11:19 p.m. Police, believing that the suspects were still in the store, entered the building with guns drawn and searched the store quickly.

Top Commercial Transactions – 5017 Vernon Ave. S., Edina

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This may not be the biggest deal of the week, but it’s an example of how determined one national retailer can be when it wants the best location in a neighborhood with limited options.

Empty Backpacks Near Sept.? Never Fear, Patch is Here! - Bridgewater, NJ Patch

With just about three weeks until the school bell rings, there is still time to do some planned back-to-school shopping. There are plenty of deals going on and you can easily amass this year’s school supply horde without breaking the bank.

I am including a “college” category, since some parents are purchasing a lot more than pens and pencils and need to set up a mini-household.

Loretta Devine to keynote Awards Gala at Black Women’s Expo

Award-winning film, stage and television actress Loretta Devine keynotes the Phenomenal Women Awards Gala on Friday at the Chicago Hilton for the official opening of the two-day Black Women’s Expo. The Gala salutes outstanding women whose excellence deserves recognition. Divine will speak to 600-plus supporters, colleagues, friends and family of the women and one youth-focused organization that will be honored for “service to the community.” Now in its 18th consecutive year, this two-day State Farm-sponsored exposition at McCormick Place South, designed to empower, enlighten and educate women and girls of all ages, features seminars, workshops, speakers, authors, exhibits and pavilions, as well as entertainment for the estimated 25,000 visitors. Phenomenal Woman awardees were selected by members of The Black Women’s Expo Advisory Panel.

Drugstore drama: The old ways no longer work for Walgreen

After decades in which the straight-arrow reputation of its executives was matched by the straight-upward trajectory of its stock price, Walgreen Co. is facing the greatest challenges to its retail strategy and inward-looking culture in its 110-year history.

MOTS Mission — Helping Local Troops And Their Families — Is In Jeopardy - Bradenton, FL Patch

Chris Neloms knows what it's like to be alone.

To feel like an outcast.

To come from a place the rest of us would never dare to go.

To see horrible things we couldn't imagine, and wouldn't want to.

Neloms is a United States Army veteran. He served two tours overseas during Operation Iraqi Freedom at the height of the conflict, in 2003 and 2005.

Brewing Up with Private-Label Beers

Samuel Adams® and Rogue Ales may be filling your shoppers’ carts, but drugstore chains like Walgreens are introducing their own brews, as it recently launched Big Flats 1901 private-label beer, according to CNN Money.

Private-label products are popular with consumers for many reasons; but two of the biggest drivers are the recent increase in quality and their affordable price-point—which helps lighten the financial load that has so many shoppers bogged down due to the struggling economic climate. Nielsen reported private label made up a 10th of a percent of dollar sales in beer in U.S. supermarkets, drug chains, mass merchandisers and Wal-Mart (WMT, Fortune 500) during the 52 weeks ending Dec. 25, compared to 17.4 percent of dollar sales for all private-label goods.