Rite Aid nears creditor deal to avoid liquidation
Rite Aid Corp. is nearing a deal with key bondholders and other creditor groups that will allow the pharmacy chain to avoid a liquidation, according to published reports.
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Bridges Consumer Healthcare names Speranza new CEO
Bridges Consumer Healthcare, a consumer health care company focused on over-the-counter and personal care products, today announced the appointment of John Speranza as CEO. Speranza succeeds Robert Long, who has led the company since its formation in 2020.
CVS invests over $3M in organizations improving health outcomes in Phoenix
CVS Health announced more than $3 million in new grants to support organizations in Phoenix working to increase equitable access to health care, address social determinants of health and educate the community on the effects of air pollution.
Rolaids teams with Lil’ Drug Store Products
Lil’ Drug Store Products (LDSP) announces a strategic partnership with Procter & Gamble (P&G) for the preferred distribution of Rolaids – the trusted heartburn relief brand – to convenience and travel retailers nationwide.
Study shows U.S. retailers’ shift towards customer-centric retail media networks
NEW YORK – Getting closer to their own customers was key for 41% of retailers when evolving their Retail Media Network (RMN) capabilities, the latest research from ADvendio, the leading omnichannel advertising solution provider, has shown. Original research of over 50 senior U.S.
Supreme Court could reject abortion pill challenge
A majority of Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Tuesday of the idea of a nationwide ban or new limits on mifepristone, the primary drug used for medication abortions. The case was the first abortion-related hearing since the court reversed Roe v.
Cardinal Health annual research report examines milestone year in biosimilars
Cardinal Health has released its 2024 Biosimilars Report: insights on a pivotal year of evolution and expansion, an analysis of key recent economic, competitive, legislative and societal developments in biosimilars.
First Quality names Bodford as president of its Absorbent Hygiene division
First Quality has named Allen Bodford as president of its Absorbent Hygiene division, effective immediately. The division produces adult incontinence products, baby diapers, training and youth pants, period pads and baby wipes for healthcare and retail channels.
Rite Aid signs bankruptcy deal with creditors, DoJ and McKesson
Rite Aid has agreed with its financial stakeholders, including creditor groups, the U.S. Justice Department, and drug distributor McKesson, to complete its bankruptcy process by April.
Proposed Visa/Mastercard swipe fee settlement won’t help main street
WASHINGTON – A proposed agreement announced today for Visa and Mastercard to reduce “swipe” fees charged to merchants to process credit card transactions would provide “very small relief” and does not end the need for Congress to pass legislation, the Merchants Payments Coalition said.
CoolerX leads retail evolution with AI at Innovation Summit
Silicon Valley, Calif. – CoolerX, formerly Cooler Screens, the technology company powering the in-store retail media and merchandising revolution, hosted its 5th annual Innovation Summit last week, an exclusive, invite-only event co-sponsored by Microsoft and NVIDIA.
Amazon Pharmacy offering same-day delivery in NYC and L.A. area
Amazon Pharmacy has rolled out same-day delivery of prescription medication in New York City and the greater L.A. area, with plans to expand the service to more than a dozen U.S. cities by the end of the year.
NIQ category-level data now available for all RangeMe Premium and Pro subscribers
SOLON, Ohio – RangeMe Premium and Pro subscribers now have free access to category-level insights from NIQ’s Extended All-Outlet Combined (xAOC) multichannel market data through a new offering aimed at leveling the playing field for emerging brands.
CVS offering on demand (same-day) delivery on Rx
CVS is offering several delivery options for patients with eligible prescriptions, including 1–2-day delivery and on-demand (same-day) delivery (within three hours), at more than 9,000 CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide.
PillSafe spearheads solutions to opioid crisis with new technology
About 1.2 million people will die from opioid overdoses in the United States and Canada this decade, demonstrating the urgent need for a solution to the drug epidemic.
Walgreens teams with Drew Brees and Copper Compression
In an exciting play for the recovery game, Copper Compression, the leading online health and wellness compression wear brand endorsed by football legend Drew Brees, announces today its expansion into over 1500 select Walgreens stores nationwide.