Britney Spears uncensored in new Revlon fragrance ad
Global pop icon and award-winning entertainer Britney Spears, along with leading global beauty company Revlon, announce the launch of Britney Spears Prerogative.
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Tom’s of Maine donates 10,000 backpacks to students in need
Tom’s of Maine is teaming up with The Kids in Need Foundation (KINF) to donate 10,000 “Backpacks Full of Good” to students most in need, nationwide. Each backpack is filled with essential school supplies to help students thrive and reach their full potential.
Kroger rolls out OptUP app
Kroger Co. has introduced OptUP, an innovative data-driven app that helps customers make more informed, healthier purchase decisions. “Kroger’s new OptUP app is transformational for the food retail industry,” said Colleen Lindholz, Kroger’s president of health.
CVS responds to request for info on Trump Administration’s Blueprint
CVS Health submitted its comments in response to the Request for Information (RFI) on the Trump Administration’s Blueprint to Lower Drug Prices.
Albertsons reports sales up in first quarter
Albertsons Cos. reported a sales increase of 1%, to $18.7 billion, during the 16-week fiscal first quarter ended June 16. The company attributed the $193.4 million increase in sales mainly to higher fuel sales (up $154.1 million). Same store sales for the quarter were up 0.2%.
NACDS hails pharmacists’ role in diabetes management and prevention
ARLINGTON, Va. – A National Association of Chain Drug Stores ) op-ed published by Morning Consult today describes the role of community pharmacy practice and of NACDS members’ philanthropic initiatives in helping to prevent and manage diabetes.
Wunderman Commerce study shows Amazon’s shopping search power
Amazon’s influence on consumer shopping behaviors continues to accelerate.
PCMA issues statement on the Administration’s Blueprint on drug pricing
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) president and chief executive officer Mark Merritt released the following statement today on the Administration’s Blueprint on drug pricing: “We are encouraged that the Administration’s Blueprint raises several proposals that would increase the use o
Don Kerrigan joins Nature’s Bounty as president, North America
RONKONKOMA, N.Y. – Nature’s Bounty Co. announced that Don Kerrigan has joined the company as president, North America.
Homeopathic industry mourns John Borneman, III
The American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (AAHP) mourns the loss of an industry legend. John (Jack) Borneman, III, grandson of one of the founding members of AAHP, passed away on July 9, 2018.
McKesson ideaShare 2018 suppliers donate items to Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation
Over 170 exhibitors from McKesson ideaShare 2018 closed out the annual conference held here this week with a donation of 1000s of personal hygiene items, including soap, shampoo and toothpaste to Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation (NCCF) on behalf of families of children diagnosed with cancer.
RxSafe provides answers in wake of Amazon/PillPack move
Amazon rocked the pharmacy world in a big way last month with the announcement of its estimated $1 billion acquisition of PillPack, a 5-year-old company that made a name for itself with pre-sorted medication dose packaging delivered directly to patients’ homes.
First FDA-cleared home-hearing assessment kit available OTC
iHEAR Medical is giving consumers control of their own hearing health with the first ever Food and Drug Administration-cleared home-hearing assessment kit, called the iHearTest, a clinical paradigm shift in effective, affordable and accessible hearing screening technology.
Soap & Glory teams with Tough Mudder events
Soap & Glory has executed a deal to become the first-ever exclusive beauty sponsor for all 2018 Tough Mudder North America Challenge events. The sponsorship kicks off this July, with activations at 21 Tough Mudder event days across the United States that will continue through November.
Survey says seniors support pharmacy related reforms
Reducing drug costs borne by seniors due to middlemen and deals in the drug supply chain are Medicare Part D reforms that most strongly curry favor among registered voters, according to a Morning Consult survey commissioned by the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA).
NACDS RxIMPACT rallies senate support for action on DIR fees
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) RxIMPACT grassroots advocacy program has mobilized to support a U.S. Senate initiative urging action by U.S.