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Hello Bello names Will Righeimer as CEO
Hello Bello, a leading brand of premium, accessible pediatric and family care products, recently announced that Will Righeimer, CEO of Hyland’s Naturals, will serve as its new chief executive officer.
AdvancedMD reveals the 6 most innovative health care technology trends for 2024
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah – AdvancedMD, a provider of cloud-based health care software for independent medical practices, today announced the top six healthcare technology trends that will have the biggest impact on the healthcare industry in 2024.
Target names Michael Fiddelke COO
Target Corp. announced Thursday that Michael Fiddelke, who has served as the retailer’s chief financial officer since Nov. 1, 2019, has been named chief operating officer, effective Feb. 4, 2024.
Dollar General unveils home fragrance line
Dollar General has launched a new home fragrance line called Club92 with scented candles, wax melts and reed diffusers. The line was created exclusively for DG by Slatkin + Co., which specializes in home fragrance.
Deloitte: CPG companies pivot to volume in 2024
NEW YORK – The largest U.S. consumer products companies have enjoyed pricing power to a degree that put them among the top 100 global companies in terms of revenue, according to a new report from Deloitte LLP.
CRN relaunches Vitamin D & Me website
The CRN Foundation announced today the relaunch of its Vitamin D & Me (VD&M) website as an educational site for consumers to learn about the broad importance of vitamin D in health and wellness, transitioning from its original purpose as a source of information on vitamin D in relationship to COVID-
Kroger pushes back timeline on merger closure
Regulators with the Federal Trade Commission need more time to consider Kroger’s proposed acquisition of Albertsons Cos. and the related divestiture plan the retailers offered to allay antitrust concerns, according to court filings.
HDA Research Foundation names Apotex and Anda executives to lead board
The HDA Research Foundation announced Steve Giuli of Apotex Corp. as Chairman of its Board of Directors. Anthony Mihelich of Anda, Inc., was named Vice Chairman.
Circana ups CPG market measurement coverage by 15% with MULO+
CHICAGO – Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group, today announced a significant expansion to its multi-outlet (MULO) data universe across U.S. CPG channels, including grocery, drug, mass market, military commissaries, club, and dollar stores, as well as e-commerce.
Bora Pharmaceuticals to acquire Upsher-Smith
Taipei, Taiwan – Bora Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has approved the acquisition of Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. (“Upsher-Smith”), a generics manufacturer based in Minnesota, US, from shareholders, Sawai Group Holdings Co., Ltd.
NRF reports Census data shows 2023 holiday sales grew 3.8% to record $964.4 billion
WASHINGTON – U.S. Census Bureau data released Wednesday shows that core retail sales during the 2023 holiday season grew 3.8% over 2022 to a record $964.4 billion, easily meeting the National Retail Federation’s forecast despite continued inflation and high interest rates, NRF said.
New report from CVS looks at future of community pharmacy
CVS Health has released The Rx Report: The future of community pharmacy opens doors to healthier communities, which outlines the evolution of consumers’ expectations of community pharmacy and how local pharmacies continue to add value to the health care system, especially for vulnerable populations,
Rite Aid expands craft beer selection with Lansing Brewing Co. partnership
PHILADELPHIA – Rite Aid Corp. announced a new collaboration with Lansing Brewing Company, bringing a taste of local craft brews to its Lansing-area stores.
50 pharmacy professionals honored by PPN
The Pharmacy Podcast Network (PPN) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023, 50 Most Influential Leaders in Pharmacy. Coming in at number one is, Nadia Ahmad, PharmD, who works at a Walgreens pharmacy in Middlesboro, Kentucky.
Mucinex and TV personality Nick Viall celebrate new product launch at pop-up café
Mucinex – a Reckitt brand and America’s No. 1 doctor trusted cough & cold brand – is launching its new Mucinex Fast-Max Kickstart, an all-in-one and done multi-symptom relief cold & flu medicine to help consumers get back to their routine, with a morning jolt of instant cooling sensation.