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It’s Officially Last-Minute: Affordable High-Quality Holiday Gifts and Essentials Available at CVS/pharmacy

Shoppers can conveniently select from a wide variety of gift options for everyone on their list at America’s largest retail pharmacy

WOONSOCKET, R.I. – December 18, 2008 – CVS/pharmacy, America's largest retail pharmacy, offers last-minute holiday gifts and essentials like wrapping paper and holiday decorations at great prices. From electronics and popular toys to beauty and fragrance gifts, CVS/pharmacy offers a wide selection of quality gift options, home décor staples and holiday specialty items to choose from. 

According to a new survey conducted by BIGResearch on behalf of the National Retail Federation (NRF), only a very small percentage (8%) of consumers had completed their holiday shopping. What’s more, one out of five people haven’t even started.  

With just over a week to go, shoppers can find a perfect gift for everyone on the list at their local CVS/pharmacy. About 50% of the U.S. population lives within two miles of a CVS/pharmacy so shoppers can save time and money when filling their bags with last-minute holiday necessities.  

Bath and beauty:
Shoppers can choose from a variety of bath and beauty products on anyone’s budget. This year customers can choose from a variety of styles and colors when selecting a new Essence of Beauty Tote Bag, complete with body lotions and gels, valued at over $80, for only $14.99. Perfect for an at-home spa experience, the Essence of Beauty Hydro-Foot Spa comes complete with foot file, emery board and toenail clippers, a $100 value for $19.99 or try the Sarah Peyton Wellness Hot/Cold Spa Set with a therapeutic neck wrap, eye mask, body bag and rest pillow for $14.99.  Products from the new Vickery & Clarke all nature apothecary line always make for a special treat!  

Gizmos and gadgets:
Customers might be surprised to find the diversity of gadgets and gizmos at their local drugstore. The GPS Navigation System for Dummies, Coby and TDE Digital Photo Frames, Kodak EasyShare Cameras and iCraig MP3 players can all be found at CVS/pharmacy. Shoppers can also pick-up Digital Recording Photo Frames for as little as $6.99, Digital Photo Ornaments for $19.99 and even Mr. Beer Premium Edition Home Beer Kits for $29.99. Waffle makers, crock pots, rice cookers, coffee makers, air popcorn machines, electric griddles are also available.  

For the kids both big and small:
Shoppers will be sure to find a favorite toy for the little ones. Choose from the selection of PLAYSKOOL “teethers” for $3.99, Remote Controlled Lo-Rider Cars for $9.99, Vivitar Refractor Telescopes for $14.99 and “everything” Hannah Montana!  

For the hard to buy for:
Personalize a CVS/pharmacy in-store photo books for as little as $5.99 or make a KODAK Picture Movie DVD for $14.99. Both these items can be created at the in-store photo kiosk and taken home the very same day. Over 220 gift cards to popular retailers such as the Gap, Nordstrom, Barnes & Noble, iTunes, restaurants, hardware stores and even spas are also available. 

Great stocking stuffers:
Don’t forget the stocking! Shoppers can choose from a wide selection of gourmet chocolates including the new Absolutely Divine Premium Chocolates for as little as $1.00. Monogrammed Paper Hand-towels cost $2.99, Digital Parking Reminder Keychain are $6.99.  

For additional savings, CVS/pharmacy encourages shoppers to use their ExtraCare Rewards Cards when holiday gift buying. 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 holiday items detailed above. 

To locate the store closest to you, please visit CVS.com/storefinder. Many CVS/pharmacy locations will offer extended holiday hours throughout the season and most 24-hour stores will remain open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  

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 6,800 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.