APhA names Bernstein SVP, pharmacy practice and government affairs
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has named Ilisa Bernstein, as its new senior vice president of pharmacy practice and government affairs, effective October 14.
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The Vitamin Shoppe unveils personalized vitamin and supplement subscription service
The Vitamin Shoppe rolled out on Monday Only Me, a personalized online assessment that delivers a custom assortment of vitamins and supplements to participating subscribers each month.
Orville Redenbacher’s, Swiss Miss, Hallmark Channel offer chance to win a walk-on movie role
Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popping Corn, Swiss Miss Cocoa, and Hallmark Channel have teamed up for the “Snack, Watch and Win” Sweepstakes.
CVS expands focus on helping people quit smoking
Five years after it made the bold move to pull tobacco products from CVS Pharmacy locations, CVS Health said Monday it is expanding its focus on helping people quit smoking.
Hy-Vee to provide free heart health screenings in September
Hy-Vee will provide free heart health screenings throughout its eight-state region during the month of September. Hy-Vee dietitians working out of Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles will offer the free heart health screenings to customers at more than 130 Hy-Vee stores.
Dollar General promotes two executives
Dollar General Corp. on Thursday reported solid Q2 fiscal results and announced management moves that it says will strengthen the company and support continued growth.
Walgreens prepares for Hurricane Dorian
Walgreens is taking proactive measures to assist customers, team members and communities in the projected path of Hurricane Dorian, and is preparing to fully support impacted regions in the storm’s aftermath.
H-E-B to expand into Lubbock, Texas
H-E-B is continuing its expansion into West Texas, with plans to open its first store in Lubbock next year. “The wait for Lubbock residents is finally over. We’re extremely excited to announce that H-E-B is coming to the Hub City,” H-E-B Food & Drug president Scott McClelland said in a statement.
Thermal Product Solutions ships Gruenberg steam heated granulation dryer
Thermal Product Solutions, a global manufacturer of thermal-processing equipment, announced the shipment of a Gruenberg steam heated granulation dryer to the pharmaceutical industry.
Americares deploys response team for Hurricane Dorian
STAMFORD, Conn. – Americares is deploying an emergency response team to Florida and readying shipments of relief supplies as Hurricane Dorian intensifies.
Cheetos to offer runway show and style bar experience
One of the hottest weeks in fashion is about to get a whole lot hotter — even Flamin’ Hot — thanks to Cheetos, which is putting its orange-dusted fingerprints all over the fashion and beauty world. Next week, Cheetos will unveil the Cheetos Flamin’ Haute look in New York at the brand’s
Del Monte Foods launches Bubble Fruit snack
Del Monte Foods announces its newest product, Bubble Fruit.
CVS offers affordable alternatives to high cost drugs
Drug prices continue to rise each year. Whether it’s treatments that have doubled in price due to inflation or new, life-saving therapies that come to market at astronomical prices, costs have gotten out of hand and much of the burden is falling on payers and their members.
Consumer Health Supply Chain Conference to feature leaders from academia and industry
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) is hosting its 2nd annual Supply Chain Conference on October 2-3, 2019, at the Royal Sonesta Harbor Court hotel in Baltimore, Md.
Hershey expands snack bar portfolio with ONE Brands purchase
The Hershey Co. strengthened its position as a snacking leader, announcing that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire ONE Brands, the maker of a line of low-sugar, high-protein nutrition bars.
Hy-Vee pharmacies stocked with flu vaccine for the 2019-2020 season
Hy-Vee announced Tuesday that the flu vaccine is available at its more than 270 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations throughout its eight-state region without an appointment or prescription.