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Article: With new division, Supervalu sharpens health care focus.(ANNUAL REPORT OF RETAIL PHARMACY: THE CHAINS)(Company overview)
- Article from:
- Chain Drug Review
- Article date:
- August 3, 2009
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Supervalu Inc.'s pharmacy business is at the center of the action as the supermarket operator and wholesaler revamps its leadership and retail operations.
In announcing the realignment last month, Supervalu also unveiled plans to form a new health and wellness division.
The move is aimed at improving coordination between the company's pharmacy and health and beauty aids units. Supervalu says that the new division will allow it to create a "total health and wellness experience" for customers.
Duncan Mac Naughton, executive vice president of merchandising and marketing, has been named to head the new unit.
Of Supervalu's ...