Nestlé reorganizes infant nutrition business
The Nestlé board of directors has decided to change the organization of the infant nutrition business at Nestlé to enhance further the company’s ability to win in this high-growth category.
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Merck gets FDA Approval for GONAL-f prefilled pen
Merck has received approval for a new version of GONAL-f (follitropin alfa injection) prefilled pen from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Known as GONAL-f RFF Redi-ject prefilled pen in the U.S.
Hy-Vee teams up with T-wolves, Lynx and Iowa Wolves
MINNEAPOLIS – Hy-Vee announced a new long-term partnership to become the official grocery, pharmacy and floral partner for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx and Iowa Wolves.
SinfulColors debuts color cosmetics, signs Hudgens
SinfulColors has delved into the color cosmetics market with the introduction of a new makeup collection and the signing of actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens as global color collaborator.
Innovus releases FlutiCare OTC spray to pharmacies
Innovus Pharmaceuticals Inc. has begun rolling out FlutiCare OTC allergy nasal spray to U.S. pharmacies.
CVS Health to hire 5,000 apprentices by 2022
In its continued commitment to workforce development, CVS Health announced today it has set a goal of hiring 5,000 new apprentices by 2022. This newly established goal, which coincides with the U.S.
Eosera launches Earwax MD on Amazon Canada
FORT WORTH – Eosera Inc. has made its earwax dissolving product, Earwax MD, available in the Canadian market on Amazon.ca. Eosera said Tuesday that the Canadian market rollout marks the beginning of the company’s international expansion. On Amazon.
Lil’ Drug Store to roll out NoDoz to convenience stores
Next week, Lil’ Drug Store Products Inc. plans to begin distribution of its NoDoz alertness aid caplets to the convenience store channel. Lil’ Drug Store Products said Monday that NoDoz alertness aid caplets will be available for shipment to convenience stores starting on Nov. 20.
Hello Products unveils charcoal fluoride toothpaste
Hello Products has added Activated Charcoal Fluoride Free Whitening Toothpaste to its natural toothpaste lineup. Hello said its new black paste is formulated with activated charcoal made from sustainable bamboo, which has incredible whitening properties to remove surface stains.
Retail holiday sales forecast to grow 4.5%
FTI Consulting Inc.’s 2017 U.S. Holiday Retail Forecast projects 4.5% growth in discretionary holiday spending, an increase from 3.3% during the 2016 season.
CVS Health makes naloxone available in three more states
CVS Health has announced today that naloxone opioid overdose-reversal medication is now available without an individual prescription at all of the 300 CVS Pharmacy locations in Michigan, including those located inside Target stores.
Walgreens donating vouchers for flu shots
Walgreens is joining forces with FamilyWize Community Service Partnership, the Department of Health and Human Services and United Way, to provide a series of community health clinic events at no cost to make flu vaccination more accessible in underserved communities throughout the country.
Walgreens offers FedEx drop-off, pickup services
FedEx Corp. and Walgreen Co. have announced an agreement where FedEx package pickup and drop-off services will be available in more than 7,500 Walgreens stores across all 50 U.S. states. FedEx and Walgreens first revealed the partnership 10 months ago. Now — thanks in part to that deal — 80% of the
McKesson to buy RxCrossroads from CVS for $735 million
McKesson Corp. announced late Monday that it had signed a definitive agreement to purchase RxCrossroads, a provider of tailored services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers, from CVS Health.
Transformational deal weighed by CVS
At presstime The Wall Street Journal along with other news agencies reported that CVS Health will offer more than $200 per share, or about $66 billion, to purchase the health insurance giant Aetna Inc. Anonymous sources cited by WSJ originated the story about a potential CVS-Aetna deal.
WBA puts on makeup party for CYO Cosmetics brand
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) held a launch party for its new CYO Cosmetics makeup line targeted at Generation Z shoppers. The event featured makeup stations where beauty influencers were invited to a get makeover from leading makeup artists.