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May 1, 2013
CVS’s 'strong' Q1 a 'great start'

The year appears to be off to a good start and CVS executives were optimistic Wednesday morning as the company pulled in a “strong” first quarter and narrowed its 2013 guidance to reflect higher-than-expected performance.

April 2, 2013
Former Johnson & Johnson CEO to serve on CVS board

CVS Caremark has elected former Johnson & Johnson CEO William Weldon to serve on its board of directors, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

March 19, 2013
CVS Caremark to fund technology lab at Chicago State University's College of Pharmacy

CHICAGO — CVS Caremark has donatd $250,000 to the Chicago State University’s College of Pharmacy for the development of the CVS Caremark Student Center and Technology Laboratory.

“This donation will help to improve the College’s physical space and technological resources, which greatly enhances student success within the College of Pharmacy. To say thank you is an understatement,” stated Dean Miriam Mobley Smith with the College of Pharmacy.

February 11, 2013
CVS names head of digital initiatives

CVS Caremark has announced the appointment of former Staples executive Brian Tilzer as SVP chief digital officer.

February 6, 2013
CVS Caremark bullish on international opportunities

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Caremark executives expressed optimism Wednesday morning as the company posted record fourth-quarter results, raised its 2013 guidance and continues to work to leverage its distinctive business model to help people on their path to better health amid a rapidly changing healthcare environment.

January 25, 2013
CVS Caremark donates $50K for Hurricane Sandy relief

Continuing to assist those who were affected by Hurricane Sandy, the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, a private foundation created by CVS Caremark Corporation, announced on Friday that it is donating $50,000 to the Hurricane Sandy New Jersey Relief Fund.

December 14, 2012
CVS Caremark outlines growth agenda

CVS Caremark executives expressed optimism going into 2013 and outlined its strategic growth framework, which leverages the company’s unique integrated model, during its annual Analyst Day held on Thursday in New York City.

November 6, 2012
CVS Caremark execs bullish after strong 3Q

Coming off a strong third quarter, CVS Caremark executives expressed confidence that the company’s integrated retail/pharmacy benefit manager model and the unique programs and services it is able to deliver customers and clients are “making the difference,” president and CEO Larry Merlo told analysts during a Tuesday morning earnings call.

October 18, 2012
CVS Caremark names VP specialty pharmacy

CVS Caremark has appointed Alan Lotvin to the position of EVP specialty pharmacy.

September 17, 2012
CVS Caremark names EVP, general counsel

CVS Caremark has appointed Thomas Moriarty as EVP and general counsel of CVS Caremark.

August 8, 2012
CVS Caremark's Q2 growth prompted by Walgreens-ESI stalemate

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Caremark’s solid second-quarter performance and outlook has prompted the company to raise yet narrow its guidance for the year. CVS Caremark now expects to deliver adjusted earnings per share of $3.32 to $3.38 for the full year 2012, up from its previous guidance of $3.23 to $3.33.

July 3, 2012
CVS Caremark's workforce well-being program recognized by National Business Group on Health

CVS Caremark has been selected by the National Business Group on Health as a platinum winner for its 2012 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles awards. CVS Caremark's workforce well-being program was noted to be a role model for other companies striving to improve employee health, productivity and well-being.

June 27, 2012
CVS Caremark names new CIO

CVS Caremark has named Stephen Gold as CIO.

May 14, 2012
CVS/pharmacy launches Spanish-language website

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS/pharmacy is taking a greater step toward targeting the Hispanic market with the launch of its new Spanish-language website.

Like the English-language site, the Spanish version, located at http://es.cvs.com, enables shoppers to manage their prescription account, get health information, purchase products, access coupons, etc. According to a MediaPost article, Google indicated that the new CVS Spanish website consists of 67,000 pages, most of which are product SKUs.

May 11, 2012
CVS Caremark discusses growth at annual stockholders meeting

CVS Caremark held its annual meeting of stockholders at its headquarters on Thursday, and the tone attendees heard was a positive one.

May 2, 2012
CVS raises guidance on solid Q1 performance

CVS Caremark’s president and CEO Larry Merlo told analysts Wednesday morning that he was “very pleased” with its first quarter, as results across both the retail and pharmacy benefit management segments came in at the high end of expectations and its integrated assets continue to demonstrate success and improve patient lives.

April 9, 2012
CVS Caremark's CIO steps down

CVS Caremark has confirmed that Stuart McGuigan, SVP and CIO, will be leaving the company April 13.

March 30, 2012
CVS names new head of pharmacy benefit management business

CVS Caremark outlined succession plans for its pharmacy benefit management business as EVP and COO Jon Roberts will assume the role of president of the PBM business, effective Sept. 1.

February 14, 2012
Report: CVS Caremark contributes $1.2 billion to Rhode Island economy

CVS Caremark on Tuesday released an economic impact study of its contribution to the economy of its headquarters state of Rhode Island.

February 8, 2012
CVS reports gains from ESI-Walgreens feud

CVS Caremark recorded strong financial results for the fourth quarter and full year, and made solid progress across the enterprise during 2011, which set the stage for future growth.

February 7, 2012
CVS surprises nonprofits with millions in funding

Representatives of the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust, a private foundation created by CVS Caremark, kicked off a "Day of Giving" on Tuesday by surprising several nonprofits with the grant funding they had requested.

February 3, 2012
CVS Caremark names new SVP government affairs

CVS Caremark has announced the appointment of Larry Burton as SVP government affairs, effective Feb. 27, bringing more than 30 years of experience in strategy development, public policy and government affairs to the company.

December 20, 2011
CVS executives see strong growth for 2012

CVS Caremark executives shared plans to address the challenges facing health care during the company's annual Analyst Day in New York City.

December 19, 2011
CVS/pharmacy reaches out to last-minute holiday shoppers

With Christmas less than a week away, CVS Caremark is reminding shoppers that they can find gifts and deals at their local CVS/pharmacy.

December 2, 2011
CVS Caremark names Randy Falkenrath SVP specialty pharmacy

CVS Caremark has announced the appointment of Randy Falkenrath as SVP specialty pharmacy, with responsibility for the ongoing development of clinical programs and product management to support the company's specialty pharmacy business.

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