American Greetings honored with Cannes Lion Award
Last month in the south of France, American Greetings Valentine’s Day campaign film, “What it Means to Love,” won a Bronze Lion at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.
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WBA finalizes investment in pharmacy chain GuoDa
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) today announced that, following receipt of regulatory approvals, it has completed the previously announced agreement to acquire a 40% minority stake in Sinopharm Holding GuoDa Drugstores Co., Ltd. (GuoDa), a leading retail pharmacy chain in China.
Level Brands, Kathy Ireland Worldwide to share revenue from new agreement
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Level Brands, Inc.
Leopara compact, wireless makeup lighting system launches funding campaign
SAN DIEGO – Leopara, the world’s first compact, portable, wireless makeup lighting system, has officially launched its crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter.
Catalent agrees to buy Juniper Pharmaceuticals
SOMERSET, N.J. – Catalent, a leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies and development solutions for drugs, biologics and consumer health products, announced that it has agreed to acquire Juniper Pharmaceuticals, including its Nottingham, U.K.-based Juniper Pharma Services division.
Amazon Prime Day to kick off July 16
SEATTLE – Amazon’s highly anticipated annual shopping event, Prime Day will start on July 16 at 12 pm PST and will run through July 17.
FDA approves Xeomin for adult patients with sialorrhea
Merz North America announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the supplemental Biologics License Application (sBLA) for Xeomin (incobotulinumtoxinA) for the treatment of chronic sialorrhea, or excessive drooling, in adult patients.
Eos Products hires Kang as new CMO
Eos Products, known for its iconic lip balms, shave creams, and hand & body lotions, has appointed of Soyoung Kang as chief marketing officer. In her new role, Kang is responsible for global brand strategy, communications, and innovation.
As Amazon enters market, patients, physicians hopeful for health care disruption
Amazon’s announced acquisition of PillPack gives the tech giant a vehicle for disrupting the U.S. drug distribution market – and may come with a beneficial side-effect for pharma. Amazon will find substantial reception for its Rx distribution services among U.S. patients and physicians.
Guitar Party cards from American Greetings strike a new chord
The newest invention from American Greetings is said to be a great way to amplify birthday wishes and turn the big day into a chart-topping experience with new Guitar Party cards.
Dermira gets FDA approval for Qbrexza cloth
Dermira announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Qbrexza (glycopyrronium) cloth, an anticholinergic indicated for the topical treatment of primary axillary hyperhidrosis in adult and pediatric patients 9 years of age and older.
Bartle’s Pharmacy named McKesson’s Pharmacy of the Year
Bartle’s Pharmacy of Oxford, N.Y., received McKesson’s Pharmacy of the Year Award. The Health Mart community pharmacy is being recognized for their superior clinical performance, high-touch patient relationships and proactive advocacy efforts.
Novartis seeks approval to spinoff Alcon eye care biz
Novartis today announced its intention to spinoff Alcon, its eye care division, into a separately-traded standalone company. The planned spinoff would enable Novartis and Alcon to focus fully on their respective growth strategies.
gel-e expands its OTC label
gel-e Inc., announces the 510(k) clearance of gel-e FLEX by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the over-the-counter (O-T-C) use of its first flowable hemostat.
Shoppers Drug Mart opens new store at historic Yonge and Dundas location
Shoppers Drug Mart officially opened its doors today at Toronto’s Yonge and Dundas Square.
Playtex Simply Gentle Glide relaunch provides a little “extra”
Based on an insight that today’s consumers experience an influx of “extra” – from numerous ads, product offerings and even personalities – so much that society has invented internet slang: #Extra. To poke fun at these overly extra moments in a spoof-like-spirit (i.e.