Category: NYSE:RAD

Carl Icahn Backs Off Cigna-Express Scripts Deal

Billionaire investor Carl Icahn now says he will support Cigna’s proposed purchase of Express Scripts, citing recommendations of two influential proxy advisors who came out in favor of the merger.

Ample Partners For Rite Aid After End To Albertsons Deal

Rite Aid has ample opportunities to partner with health insurers and grow its EnvisionRx PBM into new Medicare Part D markets following the decision to end its merger with Albertsons.

Rite Aid And Albertsons Abort Merger On Eve Of Shareholders Vote

Rite Aid and Albertsons are terminating their merger agreement, the companies disclosed Wednesday night.

Rite Aid Shareholders’ Fear Of Amazon Key To Albertsons Vote

Rite Aid’s argument before shareholders that the Albertsons merger may be the only savior will be put to the test Thursday when shareholders vote on the deal.

Another Proxy Advisor Opposes Rite Aid Sale To Albertsons

Proxy advisor Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) urged Rite Aid shareholders to vote against the drugstore chain’s merger with Albertsons.

A Key Critic Emerges To Rite Aid Sale Ahead of Shareholder Vote

Proxy advisor Glass Lewis & Co. is the latest recommending that Rite Aid shareholders vote against Rite Aid’s sale to Albertsons

As Amazon Lurks, Walgreens Launches Digital Marketplace Listing Providers And Prices

Walgreens is launching a new digital marketplace to connect mobile visitors to drugstores, doctors and health clinics in communities across the U.S.

Rite Aid-Albertsons Comeback Hinges On Narrow Pharmacy Networks

Albertsons and Rite Aid plan to escalate the narrow pharmacy network strategy should their merger be approved so the larger company can compete with CVS Health, Walgreens and Walmart.

Albertsons Touts E-Commerce Expansion Ahead Of Rite Aid Deal

Albertsons plans to expand health and pharmacy “eCommerce offerings” ahead of its merger with Rite Aid.

Amazon’s PillPack Deal Adds Drama To Rite Aid-Albertsons Vote

Amazon’s purchase of the online retail pharmacy PillPack comes as Rite Aid shareholders weigh whether to vote in favor of a merger with Albertsons grocery.