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.
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Industry mourns passing of Wakefern vet Sumas
Wakefern Food Corp. and ShopRite are mourning the loss of James Nicholas Sumas, the longtime patriarch of Village Super Market Inc., which owns and operates 30 ShopRite supermarkets in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York and Maryland. Sumas died Saturday in his hometown of Morristown, N.J. He was 84.
Hallmark kicks off 45th anniversary with ornament premiere
More than 200 new Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments will be released during the annual Keepsake Ornament Premiere Event beginning Saturday, July 14, at Hallmark Gold Crown stores nationwide and online.
Topps and MLB extend exclusive trading card agreement
Topps has created lasting memories for baseball fans over the last seven decades and that tradition will continue as Major League Baseball and The Topps Company announced that they have extended their exclusive global partnership for MLB-licensed trading cards through 2025.
Mars unveils exclusive entertainment events
Mars Inc. is making packs of M&M’S Caramel all-access passes for various entertainment events this summer. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Julia Michaels will kick off the exclusive events by performing an M&M’S Spotlight concert at the Southside Music Hall in Dallas on July 25.
Harvest One names former Loblaw executive Froese as new CEO
Harvest One Cannabis Inc. has appointed Grant Froese as the new chief executive officer of the company effective July 3. Froese has also been appointed to the board of directors.
CVS donates more than $330,000 to combat opioid abuse in California
CVS Health announced today that the CVS Health Foundation will award $330,000 in grants to community health centers in California focused on increasing access to opioid addiction treatment and recovery services.
Cure Pharmaceutical to acquire cannabinoid-based pipeline from Therapix Biosciences
OXNARD, Calif. – Cure Pharmaceutical announced that it has signed a term sheet with Therapix Biosciences, a specialty, clinical-stage pharmaceutical company developing cannabinoid-based treatments, to acquire the non-pain assets of Therapix, subject to the completion of the related conditions.
Wakefern appoints Erik Keptner SVP of marketing
Wakefern Food Corp. has named supermarket industry veteran Erik Keptner to serve as senior vice president of marketing. Erik Keptner Keptner brings nearly 20 years of experience to his new role at Wakefern, the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperative.
CVS Health expands initiatives to fight opioid abuse in Maryland
As part of CVS Health’s national commitment to address and prevent opioid abuse and misuse, the company has installed 19 safe medication disposal units in CVS Pharmacy locations across Maryland and the CVS Health Foundation has provided $85,000 to Total Health Care in Baltimore, a community health c
Fans invited to submit unique Cheetos shapes for new contest
Cheetos, one of the flagship brands from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay division, will once again celebrate the interesting shapes fans see in their Cheetos snacks, but with a twist: By giving them the chance to win what they see in their favorite snack.
New FMI and IRI report reveals private brands making a comeback
Private brand performance within the grocery channel dramatically increased in the past year, posting annual sales of $138 billion across multi-outlet plus convenience store retail channels in the United States in 2017, according to new insights from Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and IRI.
Heineken kicks off “Summer of Soccer”
Heineken today kicks off its “Summer of Soccer” campaign as a worldwide leader and supporter of the sport. Soccer has been a central platform for Heineken globally for decades, and the brand’s recently launched U.S.
Philips intros Sonicare ProtectiveClean toothbrush line
STAMFORD, Conn. – Philips Sonicare launches the new Philips Sonicare ProtectiveClean toothbrush range, its newest electric toothbrushes designed for users who want an effective, yet gentle clean.
Dr. Reddy’s rolls out generic of Plaquenil
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced the launch of hydroxychloroquine sulfate tablets USP, 200 mg, a therapeutic equivalent generic version of Plaquenil (hydroxychloroquine sulfate) tablets, in the U.S. market, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Plaquenil brand and generic had U.S.