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CVS/pharmacy Makes Father's Day Gift Giving a Snap with Convenient Locations Nationwide

Nation's largest retail pharmacy offers affordable, last-minute gifts perfect for every dad

WOONSOCKET, R.I., June 16 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS/pharmacy, America's largest retail pharmacy, provides convenient, last-minute Father's Day gift options with both exclusive product lines and national brand favorites. From electronics like GPS devices and portable DVD players to grilling essentials and grooming necessities, shoppers can find the perfect gifts at any CVS/pharmacy location nationwide.

For the dad who has everything, personalized photo gifts are just a touch away at any CVS/pharmacy Photo Center. For less than $15.00, shoppers can add a personal touch with a variety of in-store photo books or a Kodak Picture Movie DVD set to dad's favorite song. Both items can be created at the in-store photo kiosk and taken home the very same day.

Just in time for Father's Day, CVS/pharmacy has launched the perfect gift for dads on the run - a virtual CVS/pharmacy gift card. Available online at CVS.com, senders simply select the dollar amount and set the day and time that the card should be delivered via email. The virtual gift cards can also be personalized by uploading a photo or image. Recipients can then print out the email including the virtual gift card for use toward any in-store purchase. As always, shoppers can also select from more than 220 gift cards to popular retail outlets such as The Home Depot, Starbucks and Barnes & Noble.

"This year, as people are looking to maximize value and convenience, we are making it easier than ever to find great gifts for dad. From practical items to sentimental gifts, shoppers will be delighted to find a large selection of products available at any of our convenient locations or at CVS.com - even at the last-minute," said Mike Bloom, Senior Vice President of CVS/pharmacy.

CVS/pharmacy continues to provide a wide selection of gift-giving staples including traditional greeting cards as well as singing and recordable cards which add a personal touch to any gift. Colorful gift bags, wrapping paper and all the trimmings shoppers need are also conveniently available for a one-stop-shopping trip.

For additional savings, CVS/pharmacy encourages shoppers to use their ExtraCare Rewards cards. With more than 55 million active cardholders, CVS/pharmacy's ExtraCare program is the largest retail rewards program in the nation and participants earn 2% back on nearly every purchase they make, delivered in the form of 'CVS/pharmacy dollars' called Extra Bucks. The program is free and only takes minutes to join in-store or on CVS.com. Extra Bucks are paid out online and on the bottom of customer receipts at the beginning of each quarter. Additionally, cardholders receive instant Extra Bucks every time they shop, simply by purchasing specially-advertised items such as many of the items detailed above.

About CVS/pharmacy

CVS/pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Caremark Corporation (NYSE: CVS), is America's largest retail pharmacy. The Company operates more than 6,900 CVS/pharmacy and Longs Drugs stores. CVS/pharmacy is committed to improving the lives of those we serve by making innovative and high-quality health and pharmacy services safe, affordable and easy to access, both in its stores and online at CVS.com. General information about CVS/pharmacy and CVS Caremark is available at www.cvscaremark.com.