Dollar General expands beauty offering
Dollar General is rolling out new store layouts with reimagined layouts in the beauty, skin and hair care departments.
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CVS Health completes acquisition of Signify Health
CVS Health announced on Wednesday that it has completed its acquisition of Signify Health.
Aetna awarded the City of New York Medicare Advantage plan contract for retirees
The City of New York Office of Labor Relations announced Thursday the award of a Medicare Advantage contract for City retirees to Aetna, a CVS Health company. The plan is being offered to approximately 250,000 retirees and their eligible dependents age 65 and over.
Gillette Venus launches its first ever dermaplaning skin care collection
Venus is launching its first ever dermaplaning skincare regimen, complete with a trio of products for an easy three-step dermaplaning routine.
Uber Health embeds same-day prescription delivery into care platform
Uber Health, Uber’s healthcare arm, announced same-day prescription delivery on its HIPAA-supported, centralized platform.
Pollen Returns secures patent for industry-first retail technology
Pollen Returns, a retail returns pickup technology platform, has secured a patent for its industry-first technology that’s changing the way returns are made.
Hy-Vee dietitians offering program to improve blood sugar management
Beginning in April, Hy-Vee registered dietitians will be hosting programs and events to help customers improve blood sugar management including a new virtual program starting in May for those with prediabetes, diabetes or gestational diabetes.
FDA approves O-T-C designation for Emergent BioSolutions’ NARCAN Nasal Spray
Emergent BioSolutions announced Wednesday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved NARCAN Naloxone HCl Nasal Spray 4 mg as an over-the-counter (O-T-C) emergency treatment of opioid overdose.
WBA’s second quarter results beat expectations
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s second quarter sales and earnings topped Wall Street’s forecast, even as its net profit slid more than 20%. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.16 on revenue of $34.9 billion (up 3.3%). Analysts had estimated adjusted EPS of $1.10 on revenue of $33.
Shoppers Drug Mart partners with Avicanna
Avicanna announced Tuesday that Shoppers Drug Mart has selected Avicanna as its partner to transition its Medical Cannabis by Shoppers business.
CRN to host conference for comms/marketing pros
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, will hold its premier event for marketing and communications professionals in the wellness space—“WellComms: Ignite!”—on May 4 and 5 in Washington, D.C.
Gillette named the official men’s grooming partner of the New York Yankees
With the start of the 2023 Major League Baseball season, Gillette, the world’s leading expert in men’s grooming, announced Monday a multi-year partnership, becoming the official men’s grooming partner of the New York Yankees.
CVS Health to close acquisition of Signify Health
CVS Health announced it expects to complete its acquisition of Signify Health on or around March 29, 2023, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining customary closing conditions set forth in the merger agreement.
Dollar General marks international expansion into Mexico
Dollar General celebrated its international expansion into Mexico with the first Mi Súper Dollar General store grand opening in Escobedo, Nuevo León in early March 2023.