Johnson & Johnson Consumer partners on major environmental effort
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. today announced the company is joining an ambitious effort to move the world closer to a circular economy in which plastic never becomes waste.
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Bartell Drugs names Chow new VP of pharmacy
Bartell Drugs announces the promotion of Billy Chow into his new role as the vice president of pharmacy. Over the last four months, Chow has filled the role on an interim basis and now permanently holds the position. “Billy has been an essential part of the leadership team.
Premium candy sweetens U.S. chocolate market
Leading market research firm Packaged Facts estimates total retail dollar sales of the U.S. chocolate candy market will reach $23 billion in 2018, with sales increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 2% between 2013 and 2018.
Vaseline unveils Clinical Care, the next generation of skin healing
Vaseline, which has been treating consumer’s skin for nearly 150 years, is introducing the next generation of healing with new Vaseline Clinical Care, a breakthrough line of dermatologist-tested hypoallergenic body products aimed to rescue hard-to-heal dry skin.
Hain Celestial names Schiller president and CEO
The Hain Celestial Group announced that its board of directors has appointed veteran consumer packaged foods executive Mark Schiller as the Company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective November 5, and Schiller will be nominated as a director of the Company at its Annual Meeting of
Madison Reed unveils virtual hair color tool
Madison Reed, a prestige hair color brand, announced that visitors to its website Madison-Reed.com – via phone, tablet or desktop – can virtually try-on more than 40 Madison Reed hair colors by using their device’s live camera or uploading a selfie.
NACDS Foundation partners to help address opioid abuse crisis
ARLINGTON, Va. – A new study funded by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation is pursuing an additional and collaborative strategy to contribute to solving the opioid abuse epidemic.
Amazon reports third quarter profits
Amazon reported a profit of $2.9 billion — $5.75 per share — in its third quarter, up from $256 million a year earlier, as revenue rose 29% to $56.6 billion. Analysts expected Amazon to post earnings of $3.12 per share on $57.1 billion in revenue.
CVS Health urges consumers to safely dispose of unwanted meds
CVS Health and Cook County Sheriff Thomas Dart announced a joint effort to raise consumer awareness about the importance of safe medication disposal.
Eos wins 2018 Allure Best of Beauty Award
Eos Products, known for its iconic lip balms, shave creams, and hand and body lotions is pleased to announce a 2018 Allure Best of Beauty Award win for its newly launched Sensitive Skin Shave Cream.
Schick Hydro to debut “Locker Room Talk” webisode series
Schick Hydro announces “Locker Room Talk”, a new webisode series hosted by basketball star and mental health advocate, Kevin Love.
Genentech announces FDA approval of Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) for influenza
Genentech, a member of the Roche Group announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Xofluza (baloxavir marboxil) for the treatment of acute, uncomplicated influenza, or flu, in people 12 years of age and older.
NACDS applauds Pennsylvania e-prescribing Law
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding the enactment of an electronic prescribing bill (HB 353) in Pennsylvania that will help to prevent opioid abuse. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) signed the legislation yesterday.
VivaLNK and RB announce global release of electronic skin patches for fever monitoring
Earlier this week, VivaLNK formally announced partnership with Reckitt Benckiser (RB) to distribute a wearable continuous temperature monitor worldwide.
Kroger working with Cardinal Health on drug take-back events
Kroger Co. is teaming up with Cardinal Health to host drug take-back events at more than 200 Kroger locations in 13 states. The events will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. local time on Saturday, October 27. These events are being held in conjunction with the U.S.
Drake’s rolls out Christmas Mint Creme Devil Dogs
This holiday season, Drake’s Devil Dogs lovers will get an early Christmas present with new Mint Creme Devil Dogs. “We asked Devil Dogs fans to create their own Devil Dogs and Mint Creme was the top flavor suggestion,” said Chip Stenberg, Drake’s associate brand manager.