Mars delivers message of hope for climate change
Mars has launched a first-of-its-kind digital and out-of-home campaign that ‘reuses’ fan-favorite advertisements giving them a second life with new messages of hope and progress around climate.
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Pop-Tarts to unwrap edible mascot at 2023 Pop-Tarts Bowl
The winning team of the upcoming Pop-Tarts Bowl will go home with far more than just bragging rights and a Championship Trophy; they can also expect a belly full of the first-ever Edible Mascot. Because when Pop-Tarts tackles College Football, no rituals are safe.
Camber launches generic Pepcid
PISCATAWAY, N.J.– Camber Pharmaceuticals announced the addition of famotidine powder for oral suspension, USP to its current portfolio. Famotidine powder for oral suspension, USP is indicated: In adults for the treatment of: active duodenal ulcer (DU). active gastric ulcer (GU).
Positive Dupixent results in COPD prompt FDA submission
The second Dupixent (dupilumab) investigational Phase 3 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) trial (NOTUS) has shown that Dupixent significantly reduced (34%) exacerbations, confirming positive published results from the landmark Phase 3 BOREAS trial.
U.S. Black Friday retail sales up year-over-year
According to Mastercard SpendingPulse™, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, U.S. retail sales on Friday, November 24 were up +2.5% year-over-year excluding automotive, not adjusted for inflation.
Expion Health and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co. partner
Expion Health, a pioneer in leveraging powerful technology and dynamic pricing strategies, unveiled its new collaboration with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co., PBC (Cost Plus Drugs).
Planters kicks off holiday promotion
‘Tis the season for Mr. Peanut and his mystical, magical monocle to make the holidays merry and bright for his adoring fans.
Kinney Drugs no longer accepting GoodRx Prescription Savings Cards
Kinney Drugs announced that the 100% employee-owned community pharmacy chain operating in New York and Vermont will no longer accept GoodRx Prescription Savings Cards effective December 1, 2023. “For 120+ years, Kinney Drugs has taken our responsibilities as a community pharmacy very seriously.
MyTelemedicine deploys enhanced EMR into white-label telehealth platform
MyTelemedicine (MTM), the leader in fully customizable, HIPAA-compliant white-label telehealth technology, announces the addition of a cutting-edge, advanced Electronic Medical Record (EMR) feature into its award-winning telehealth platform.
NACDS backs re-introduced Medical Nutrition Therapy Act
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) announced its ongoing support for the newly reintroduced Medical Nutrition Therapy Act (S. 3297/H.R. 6407).
Giant Food donates 11,000 turkeys to support local charities
Giant Food announced a partnership with Shady Brook Farms for its annual holiday turkey donations.
Thanksgiving weekend to draw record crowds
WASHINGTON – An estimated 182 million people are planning to shop in-store and online from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. This figure is 15.
Cheers now available in convenience, travel and hospitality channels
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Lil’ Drug Store Products, Inc. (LDSP), a leading supplier of health and beauty products to retail and wholesale customers in the convenience channel, and Cheers, a leading brand in alcohol-related health and wellness in the U.S.
Merck to acquire Caraway Therapeutic
Merck and Caraway Therapeutics announced Tuesday that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Merck, through a subsidiary, will acquire Caraway Therapeutics for a total potential consideration of up to $610 million, including an undisclosed upfront payment as well as conti
iA announces Marvin Richardson to retire; Tom Utech named CEO
iA recently announced that current president and chief operating officer, Tom Utech has been appointed the role of chief executive officer. Utech replaces Marvin Richardson, who is retiring after serving as the CEO since March 2020.
First Quality bolsters incontinence care offerings at retail
The editors of Chain Drug Review recently spoke with Sima Delafraz, chief commercial officer at First Quality, on her company’s continued focus on and support for incontinence care.