CVS Caremark and GoodRx launch Caremark Cost Saver
CVS Caremark and GoodRx announced the launch of Caremark Cost Saver to help lower pharmacy out-of-pocket drug costs for CVS Caremark clients’ members.
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Aurobindo receives FDA approval for ramelteon tablets
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application ramelteon tablets, 8mg.
SNAP households reduced food and discretionary retail spending
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), historically known as food stamps, has undergone recent changes, including the end of COVID relief benefits across the U.S. in March. The final elimination of extra SNAP benefits nationwide in March reduced food and beverage aid by $23B annually.
The Hershey Co. recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”
The Hershey Co. has received a 100 percent score on the Disability Equality Index (DEI) and is recognized as a DEI Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.
Brookshire Grocery Co. sells pharmacy business to Walgreens
TYLER, Texas – Brookshire Grocery Co. announced an agreement were Walgreens will acquire BGC’s 120 pharmacies in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, which includes pharmacy customer prescription files and related pharmacy inventory.
New digital Rx data shows CVS, Amazon among leaders in user experience elements
A new report from Corporate Insight identifies digital pharmacies from Amazon and CVS as among the leaders in key user experience categories.
KISS Products launches limited edition Marilyn Monroe collection
KISS Products has unveiled its latest limited-edition collection in collaboration with The Marilyn Monroe Estate. The KISS Marilyn Monroe limited-edition collection includes six KISS Nails and six KISS Lashes that are inspired by the glamour of Hollywood’s most famous movie star.
HDA to host Traceability Seminar in August
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) will host its annual Traceability Seminar two months early, on August 29–31, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
Walgreens announces myW Days shopping event
Walgreens has announced a new weeklong shopping event, myW Days, which will take place July 23-29 for myWalgreens members. The event will offer unprecedented rewards and savings on all purchases in-store, online and in the Walgreens app.
Private brand sales rose 8.2% in first half of the year
For the first half of 2023, store brands continued to post record sales and share as they have for the past 18 months. The success of store brands at the checkout includes outdistancing national brands in two key metrics. Store brand dollar sales across all U.S. retail outlets increased 8.2%, vs. a
Video Forum: JJ Fleeman, Ahold Delhaize USA
In this week’s Video Forum, JJ Fleeman, recently named chief executive officer at Ahold Delhaize USA, talks about the strengths of the organization and its prospects in the highly competitive grocery sector.
CeraVe pitches sun care education to New York and Chicago baseball fans
CeraVe has reinforced its commitment to driving sun safety education with the announcement of two partnerships this summer with legacy baseball teams, sponsoring Sun Safety Day with both the New York Yankees and the Chicago Cubs.
Retailers show commitment to private brand beauty and cosmetic products
PLMA’s 2023 Annual Private Label Trade Show will provide a good look inside the booming beauty industry. Exhibitors will introduce the latest innovations in cosmetics; fragrances; skin, nail and hair care; men’s grooming and much more.
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.
Aurobindo receives FDA approval for etyqa tablets
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for etyqa tablets, 0.5mg/0.1mg and 1mg/0.5mg.
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.