Rite Aid

The case is being closely watched because it could set the tone for U.S. city and county governments that want to hold pharmacies accountable for the opioid crisis. read more >

The battle over mobile payment platforms is heating up. On one side is Apple Pay, which launched Oct. 20 and encourages users to pay for merchandise with Apple’s iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. Its rival is the payment system backed by Wal-Mart Stores Inc. of Bentonville and about 50 other retailers: CurrentC, created by a joint venture called MCX, the Merchant Customer Exchange of Boston. read more >