National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Chair Rick Keyes, president and CEO of Meijer, Inc., participated in an energetic discussion about NACDS’ engagement on COVID-19 issues and ongoing priorities in a video interview with Jeff Woldt, vice president and editorial director of Racher Press, publisher of Mass Market Retailers and Chain Drug Review.
In the interview, Keyes addressed current and forward-looking topics including:
- the commitment of pharmacy and retail teams to serving customers and communities and the importance of retailer-supplier relationships
- NACDS’ engagement with government leaders during the COVID-19 crisis
- the current and anticipated focus on vaccinations, including pharmacy’s role in flu vaccines, the return to normal vaccine schedules, and advocating for pharmacy’s crucial role in COVID-19 vaccine deployment
- NACDS’ continued focus on policies related to the expansion and sustainability of pharmacy patient care
- the vigorous approach of NACDS to serving the membership at this crucial time.
Woldt’s interview with Keyes in his capacity as the chair of NACDS is the latest in an ongoing series of discussions with industry leaders, which has included other members of the NACDS Board of Directors.
