Prestigious Recognitions, Monthly Sales Results, and Conference Call Schedules - Research Report on McKesson, Home Depot, Rite Aid, Outerwall, and Whole Foods Market

NEW YORK, October 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --

Today, Analysts' Corner announced new research reports highlighting McKesson Corporation (NYSE: MCK), The Home Depot, Inc. (NYSE: HD), Rite Aid Corporation (NYSE: RAD), Outerwall Inc. (NASDAQ: OUTR), and Whole Foods Market, Inc. (NASDAQ: WFM). Today's readers may access these reports free of charge - including full price targets, industry analysis and analyst ratings - via the links below.

McKesson Corporation Research Report

On October 7, 2013, McKesson Corporation (McKesson) reported that the Virginia Cancer Specialists, (VCS) an affiliate of The US Oncology Network which is supported by McKesson Specialty Health - a division of McKesson, has announced the addition of two new medical oncologists to its practice. Keeran R. Sampat. M.D., joined the VCS Arlington office, while Amit Sarma, M.D., joined the CVS Loudoun facility. McKesson informed that Drs. Sampat and Sarma joined 23 other physicians at the VCS, the largest oncology group in Northern Virginia with multiple locations throughout the area to serve patients. Linda Anderson, Executive Director, VCS, said, "The demand for our services has increased dramatically, and the addition of Drs. Sampat and Sarma allow us to continue to provide the highest level of patient-centered, integrated care to all of our patients in a timely fashion." She added, "These physicians bring new energy, ideas and expertise to our practice, which are invaluable as we continue to meet the growing need for our services in Northern Virginia." The Full Research Report on McKesson Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/a057_MCK]

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The Home Depot, Inc. Research Report

On October 7, 2013, The Home Depot, Inc. (Home Depot) announced that Cree, Inc. (Cree) won the retailer's 2013 Innovation Award for its LED light bulb. According to Home Depot, the annual award gives recognition to products that provide true benefits to consumers and the companies that exceeded expectations in sales, services, and program execution. The Company added that Mohawk Soft Spring Carpet garnered the first runner-up honors for Soft Spring Carpet, while Plantation Patterns Patio won second runner-up honors for its Create Your Own Collection patio furniture. Home Depot also recognized the companies that round out the top 10 product innovations. The Full Research Report on The Home Depot, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/127f_HD]

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Rite Aid Corporation Research Report

On October 3, 2013, Rite Aid Corporation (Rite Aid) reported its sales results for September 2013 (four weeks ended September 28, 2013). The Company's total drugstore sales increased 1.9% YoY to $1.9 billion in September 2013. In addition, the Company's same store sales increased 1.9% YoY during the month. Prescription count at comparable stores increased 0.9% YoY in September 2013. Rite Aid further informed that prescription sales accounted for 68.7% of drugstore sales, and third party prescription sales represented 97.1% of pharmacy sales. The Full Research Report on Rite Aid Corporation - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/f64e_RAD]

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Outerwall Inc. Research Report

On October 7, 2013, Outerwall Inc. (Outerwall), formerly Coinstar Inc., announced that it will report its financial results for Q3 2013 on October 24, 2013, after the market closes. The Company reported that its earnings press release and prepared remarks reviewing the financial results and guidance will be available on the Investor Relations section of its website. In addition, at 2:00 p.m. PDT (5:00 p.m. EDT) on October 24, 2013, the Company's CEO J. Scott Di Valerio and CFO Galen C. Smith will host a conference call to discuss questions related to the Company's performance and guidance. On September 16, 2013, Outerwall updated its guidance for Q3 2013, expecting consolidated revenue to be between $569 million and $589 million, compared to prior estimates of $604 million to $630 million. Outerwall had also projected core diluted EPS in Q3 2013 to be between $0.82 and $0.94 compared to prior estimates of $1.36 to $1.51. The Full Research Report on Outerwall Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/b53c_OUTR]

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Whole Foods Market, Inc. Research Report

On October 2, 2013, Whole Foods Market, Inc. (Whole Foods Market) announced that it is introducing Whole Paws, an exclusive line of premium value pet food that features 24 products for dogs and cats. According to Whole Foods Market, the line includes an assortment of items, ranging from grain-free adult dog food and training treats to indoor cat formula and litter with baking soda. The Company added that Whole Paws, being made with chicken, salmon, and other nutrient rich ingredients, contains no corn or soy, no animal byproducts, no artificial colors, no artificial preservatives and no added sugar. The Full Research Report on Whole Foods Market, Inc. - including full detailed breakdown, analyst ratings and price targets - is available to download free of charge at: [http://www.analystscorner.com/r/full_research_report/3f61_WFM]

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