Post Consumer Brands, Mondelez Int. launch Sour Patch Kids flavored cereal
Post Consumer Brands and Mondelez International are making this winter a little less sour, with the new sweet Post Sour Patch Kids flavored Cereal.
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Benzer Pharmacy names Chilcott chief technology and marketing officer
Benzer Pharmacy has hired accomplished retail pharmacy and health care technology expert Meghann Chilcott to lead future decision-making efforts as the company’s new chief technology and marketing officer.
CVS Health honored for 5th time in a row by Fortune magazine
CVS Health today was recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for the fifth consecutive year. CVS Health was honored as No. 35 on the annual rankings of the world’s most respected and reputable corporations, up four spots from 2018. The company was also ranked No.
RB and Diversey create alliance in North American industrial and institutional cleaning market
RB (formerly known as Reckitt Benckiser), global producer of popular consumer health, hygiene and home products, and Diversey Inc., provider of efficient cleaning and hygiene technologies, today announced a strategic alliance in the North American industrial and institutional cleaning market.
Entenmann’s Little Bites offers birthday bash sweepstakes
Entenmann’s Little Bites announced today the launch of its “20th Birthday Bash” national sweepstakes in celebration of the beloved brand’s milestone birthday.
Patient safety key as NACDS and APhA oppose prescription drug importation
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) expressed concerns about the risks to patient health and the security of the prescription drug supply chain in opposing legislation that would allow for personal and commercial importation of prescr
Deon Cole stars in new Old Spice ad campaign
Old Spice has introduced its all-new Fresher Collection, offering real body wash benefits forged from real ingredients – like Deep Scrub with Deep Sea Minerals, Exfoliate with Charcoal, Moisturize with Shea Butter, Cooling with Mint and Relax with Lavender – that help guys elevate their grooming reg
ACA is still polarizing the federal government
Since becoming law in March 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, known more commonly as the ACA or Obamacare, has been a burr under the saddle of Republicans — and President Trump in particular.
WBA reaping rewards of partnerships
During a fireside chat at the annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference here earlier this month, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) co-chief operating officer Alex Gourlay spoke to the number of partnerships the company has brought to the marketplace as well as the future of health care.
Standley: Rite Aid is poised to make gains
Rite Aid Corp.’s flagging stock price notwithstanding, the chain has “great opportunities for growth,” chief executive officer John Standley said this month at the annual JP Morgan Healthcare Conference.
Hail Mary bid to save Sears stores
At presstime, Sears Holdings Corp. chairman Eddie Lampert submitted a revised bid in a last-ditch attempt to save the retailer from liquidation.
CVS buys up Ritzman Pharmacies
CVS Health has acquired Ritzman Pharmacies and has plans to close almost all of its 20 Ohio stores and transfer the prescription files. Terms were not disclosed. Ritzman’s units in Akron and Berlin will be rebranded CVS Pharmacy.
SDM’s new cannabis platform
Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) recently launched its online platform for the sale of medical cannabis, providing patients with a single, trusted source for all their cannabis therapy needs.
Tracking inventory in ever-changing industries
In recent years, a transforming economy and disruptive technology have converged to change the landscape of the consumer packaged goods industry.
CVS to open health-focused concept stores in February
During a presentation at the 37th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference here, CVS Health chief executive officer Larry Merlo talked about the efforts that have already taken place to integrate Aetna into its business.
Government shutdown having major effect on FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has roughly five weeks of funding left to review new drug applications during the shutdown, commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb reported this past week on Twitter.