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Bausch + Lomb acquires Blink eye drops

Bausch + Lomb acquires Blink eye drops

Bausch + Lomb Corp. announced an affiliate has purchased the Blink product line of eye and contact lens drops from Johnson & Johnson Vision. The strategic acquisition is the latest example of the company’s commitment to increasing over-the-counter (O-T-C) consumer convenience in eye care.

NRF releases 2023 Top 100 Retailers list

NRF releases 2023 Top 100 Retailers list

WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today released its annual list of the Top 100 Retailers, compiled by Kantar, a global marketing data, insight and consultancy company. The 2023 Top 100 Retailers ranks the industry’s largest companies according to domestic sales. Longtime No.

OPA names Hitesh Pandya new board chair

OPA names Hitesh Pandya new board chair

The Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA), a leading advocacy and professional development organization for thousands of pharmacy professionals throughout the province, is pleased to announce the appointment of Hitesh Pandya as the new chair of its board of directors.

Walgreens to close 150 stores by August 2024

Walgreens to close 150 stores by August 2024

DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens said it plans to shutter more than 100 store locations across the United States, the company announced this week. The pharmacy store chain will close 150 U.S. locations by the end of August 2024, Walgreens confirmed in a statement to NBC Chicago on Tuesday.

Pepsi rolling out Colachup for July 4th

Pepsi rolling out Colachup for July 4th

Fourth of July is the quintessential American holiday filled with flags, fireworks, baseball, and hot dogs. According to the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, Americans will consume over 150 million hot dogs on July 4 alone, enough to stretch from Washington D.C. to L.A.

Peggy Noonan to speak at 2023 NACDS Total Store Expo

Peggy Noonan to speak at 2023 NACDS Total Store Expo

ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) today announced that Peggy Noonan – Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist forThe Wall Street Journal – will be the keynote speaker at the 2023 NACDS Total Store Expo, to be held August 12-14 in San Diego, CA.

Mars Ice Cream driving toward $1 billion growth

Mars Ice Cream driving toward $1 billion growth

Since buying the DOVEBAR 35 years ago, Mars has been an innovator in the Ice Cream category. Mars is a leader in confectionery, snacking, food, and pet care products and services and the maker of some of the world’s most-loved brands, including a flourishing frozen treats segment.