Shoppers step up online CPG purchases
Seeking lower prices and added convenience, more U.S. shoppers are going online to buy consumer packaged goods (CPG), according to market researcher IRI.
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Kathi Lentzsch named CEO of Bartell Drugs
Retail veteran Kathi Lentzsch has joined regional pharmacy chain Bartell Drugs as chief executive officer. Lentzsch, most recently interim CEO of Gump’s, a luxury specialty store and direct-to-consumer retailer based in San Francisco, marks only the fifth chief executive in Bartell Drugs’ history.
A2 Milk ramps up retail distribution in U.S.
Australia-based a2 Milk Company, which describes itself as a “dairy nutrition company,” is expanding its retail distribution into the northeastern United States.
NACDS, NCPA give input on Medicare Part D changes
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association have submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) as it mulls Medicare Part D prescription drug program changes for the 2019 contract year.
Boehringer Ingelheim’s Gilotrif approved for new indication
After being granted a priority review from the Food and Drug Administration this past fall, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received approval of its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Gilotrif (afatinib), a lung cancer medication.
Nuvo Pharmaceuticals buys U.S. rights to Resultz lice treatment
Nuvo Pharmaceuticals Inc. has acquired the U.S. rights to over-the-counter lice treatment Resultz from Piedmont Pharmaceuticals LLC. Nuvo said the purchase of U.S.
Nature’s Bounty names Goode chief customer officer
The Nature’s Bounty Co. has named Bob Goode chief customer officer in the U.S.
Walmart tabs Judith McKenna to lead international business
Walmart has promoted Judith McKenna, executive vice president and chief operating officer for Walmart U.S., to president and chief executive officer of Walmart International. The retail giant said Wednesday that McKenna will assume the new role on Feb.
CVS Health launches Transform Rheumatoid Arthritis Care
CVS Health has added a rheumatoid arthritis program to its Transform Care offering to help pharmacy benefit management clients better manage care and costs for certain disease states.
Walmart pharmacies provide free DisposeRx packets
Walmart has begun offering pharmacy patients filling opioid prescriptions a free drug disposal packet containing a biodegradable powder that enables them to safely discard unwanted, unused or expired medication. Walmart said Wednesday that the packet, from DisposeRx Inc.
2018 Retail Forecast: Learning to Adapt
What will the second year of the Trump administration look like? Is the demise of the Affordable Care Act imminent? Will pharmacists get the greater role in health care they have long sought? These are among the questions top chain drug industry executives are pondering as they look to 2018.
Nestlé to sell U.S. candy business to Ferrero for $2.8B
Food and beverage giant Nestlé is selling its U.S. confectionery business to Italy-based Ferrero Group for $2.8 billion (U.S.) in cash. With the acquisition the Nestlé U.S. candy business, announced Tuesday, Ferrero will become the third-largest confectionery company in the U.S. market.
Publix Pharmacy program offers generics for $7.50
Publix Super Markets Inc. has begun providing up to a 90-day supply of commonly prescribed generic drugs for $7.50. The food and drug retailer said Tuesday that the new Publix Pharmacy program includes 29 generic medications in 85 dosage options.
Edgewell unveils Schick Intuition f.a.b. two-way razor
Edgewell Personal Care said it has achieved a first in women’s shaving with the launch of the Schick Intuition f.a.b. bidirectional razor. Announced Tuesday, the Schick Intuition f.a.b. sports cartridges with bidirectional blades, enabling women to shave forwards and backwards — hence the “f.a.b.
Energizer to buy Spectrum Brands’ battery business for $2B
Energizer Holdings Inc. plans to acquire the global battery and portable lighting business of Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. for $2 billion in cash.
Albertsons Cos. COO Wayne Denningham to retire
Wayne Denningham, president and chief operating officer of Albertsons Cos., plans to retire near the end of the company’s fiscal year. Wayne Denningham Albertsons also said Tuesday that it has named Susan Morris as executive vice president and chief operations officer.