Large Chains

Pharmacist-led initiative aims to improve access to med support for chronic autoimmune conditions.

The parent company of Loblaws and Shoppers Drug Mart is also expected to continue work on a new automated distribution centre in Caledon, Ont.

And former senior VP of store operations & pharmacy promoted to COO.

The expanded investment in associates will provide new leadership opportunities and higher compensation across nearly 4,600 Walmart pharmacy locations nationwide.

CBC reporting found this total represented $8 million more than the six years prior combined.

The company has already brought its mobile clinics into more than 100 retirement homes with flu shots for residents and staff. They’re also coming to RBC offices and setting up mobile clinics outside hockey games.

The drugstore chain will operate as a private standalone company under Motz’s leadership.

The company has been aggressively expanding its national footprint since last year, when its Persistence Capital Partners completed its go-private $415-million acquisition of Neighbourly.