Grocery Outlet energizes momentum with RangeMe partnership
RangeMe has announced a new partnership with the flourishing Calif.-based retailer Grocery Outlet, a nationwide leader in extreme-value grocery.
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NGA calls for review of pharmacy DIR fee structure
The National Grocers Association (NGA), the national trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, filed comments on a proposed rule with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR) fees that negatively impact the indep
Hallmark spins new Valentine’s Day cards that feature vinyl records
This Valentine’s Day, Hallmark is expanding its collection of Vinyl Record Cards with new cards featuring songs from legendary Warner Music Group (WMG) artists including Bruno Mars, Michael Bublé, and Kelly Clarkson.
Steripod gives the gift of fresh breath during National Children’s Dental Health Month
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) and to celebrate, Steripod is offering two free Tongue Cleaners with every NCDHM Kit purchased during the months of February and March. The vast majority of bad breath – 90% – starts with a dirty tongue.
Mississippi, Alabama see flu activity gains in Walgreens’ Flu Index
Mississippi and Alabama had flu activity gains in Walgreens Flu Index for week ending January 26, 2019.
Colgate kicks-off campaign for Colgate Total(SF) the brand’s first Super Bowl spot
The biggest breakthrough for Colgate in two decades is taking center stage on a platform grand enough to match its debut – Super Bowl 53.
Texas Children’s Hospital expands partnership with Omnicell
Omnicell announced that Texas Children’s Hospital will expand its Omnicell automated medication management platform, with the addition of new automation for pharmacy and patient care areas, leveraging streamlined workflows and safety initiatives to support improved patient care and enhanced pharmacy
Industry mourns former Safeway CEO Peter Magowan
Peter Magowan, former chairman and CEO of Safeway and managing partner of the San Francisco Giants, died on January 27 at age 76.
NACDS promotes six to advance Access Agenda
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has promoted six staff members to roles vital to the advancement of the NACDS Access Agenda and its related issue campaigns. Michael Angeloni was named government affairs and communications associate.
Pharmacy DIR proposal supported by nearly 3,500 pharmacists
A years-long effort led by the National Community Pharmacists Association to build support for a proposal to move pharmacy price concessions to point-of-sale reached a critical milestone on Jan. 25, 2019.
New Vacuum Trimmer from Wahl is designed for bearded men and the women that love them
Maybe it’s the follicular pheromones, or the fuzzy feel, but one thing is certain – women love men with beards. In fact, research has revealed the majority of U.S. women prefer a man with facial hair over a clean-shaven face.
Global Rx spending forecast to exceed $1.5 trillion by 2023
The global pharmaceutical market is expected to grow at a slower rate over the next five years, according to a new report released Tuesday from IQVIA. Global spending on medicine reached $1.2 trillion in 2018, according to the report, and by 2023, that number could exceed $1.5 trillion.
Leading Edge Pharms adds new pain relief ointment to Cannavera line
Leading Edge Pharms, a biotechnology company developing novel cannabinoid therapies and innovative delivery systems, announced the launch of a new pain relief ointment in their existing Cannavera product line of topical pain relief creams, sprays and oils.
USF clinical trial seeks to reduce risk of Alzheimer’s, delay effects from disease
What if solving brain games and puzzles on a computer could reduce the chances of developing dementia such as Alzheimer’s or delay the debilitating loss of function associated with the disease? That’s the question researchers from the University of South Florida (USF) are seeking to answer through a
Relive Everyday introduces new CBD gummy products
Relive Everyday is rolling out THC-free Everyday Gummies in two levels. Relive Everyday’s hemp extract products are said to contain all the healing and beneficial compounds, including CBD, of the industrial hemp plant without the THC. Relive Everyday was created by a Central Pa.