SheaMoisture collection caters to protective hairstyles
Sundial Brands Inc. has expanded its hair care lineup with the SheaMoisture Jojoba Oil & Ucubba Butter collection for protective styling.
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Bayer launches hydraSense kids nasal care line in U.S.
Bayer Consumer Health’s hydraSense children’s nasal care products are making their U.S. market debut at Walgreens stores.
U.S. retail sector on track for healthy sales growth
For 2017, the U.S. retail industry stands to turn in solid sales growth, including healthy holiday retail sales, despite continued pressure on operating results, according to Moody’s Investors Service. Moody’s pegs 2017 U.S. retail sales growth at 3% to 4%, upholding its previous outlook.
WBA supply partnership with Fareva gets under way
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has launched its global partnership with Fareva for the manufacture and supply of own beauty brands and private-label products.
Diplomat tabs former Biogen, Walgreens exec as EVP
Robyn Peters has joined Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. as executive vice president of sales and payor strategies. Peters, most recently vice president of market access and reimbursement at Biogen Inc.
Lynne Fruth named a Wonder Woman
Fruth Pharmacy president Lynne Fruth has been named a West Virginia Wonder Woman by WV Living magazine. WV Living chose a number of women for this year’s honor. The magazine wanted to recognize women who were making their communities, state and world a better place to live. Fruth joined the ranks
Eli Lilly earmarks funds for insulin facility upgrade
Eli Lilly and Co. plans to invest $72 million in an insulin manufacturing project at one of its Indianapolis facilities. Eli Lilly said the investment will be used to replace a current insulin vial-filling line.
Pharmaca provides naloxone without prescription in Seattle
Pharmacists at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy’s four Seattle-area locations have begun dispensing the opioid overdose antidote naloxone to patients without a prescription.
CVS kicks off in-store fundraiser for cancer research
CVS Health has launched its fourth annual in-store fundraising campaign to benefit Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) at CVS Pharmacy stores nationwide. Through Nov. 19, CVS Pharmacy customers can support Stand Up To Cancer by making a $1, $3 or larger donation at checkout or online at StandUpToCancer.
Analyst: Latest Amazon pharmacy fears overblown
Fears among pharmacy players and investors that e-tail giant Amazon plans to enter the industry may be overblown — at least for the time being, according to Jefferies analyst Brian Tanquilut. Pharmacy stocks, including pharmacy retailers and suppliers, have taken a pounding since the St.
NRF to honor Walmart’s Doug McMillon as ‘Visionary’
The National Retail Federation will recognize Walmart president and chief executive officer Doug McMillon as “The Visionary,” an annual award honoring outstanding retail industry leaders The award will be presented to McMillon at the 2018 NRF Foundation Gala on Jan. 14 in New York City.
Rite Aid, BJ’s gain in retail customer experience
Rite Aid and BJ’s Wholesale Club saw the largest gains among food, drug and mass retailers in Forrester’s U.S. 2017 Customer Experience Index (CX Index). Forrester’s CX Index, based on a survey of about 120,000 U.S. online adult consumers, measures and ranks more than 300 U.S.
PerceptiMed names senior director of manufacturing
Kesavan Srikumar has joined pharmacy automation provider PerceptiMed Inc. as senior director of manufacturing. PerceptiMed noted that Srikumar brings more than 30 years of manufacturing experience to the company. Previously, he held management positions at Solectron, Flextronics and Aviat Networks.
NACDS to honor Houston physician for Harvey recovery efforts
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation plans to honor Umair Shah, M.D., M.P.H., who was instrumental in the Houston hurricane response and recovery efforts, at next month’s NACDS Foundation Dinner.
Amazon reportedly gains Rx wholesale licenses
Amazon has quietly received approvals for pharmacy wholesale licenses from at least a dozen state pharmacy boards, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Thursday.
Reports: CVS in talks about acquiring Aetna
Published reports said Thursday that CVS Health is in negotiations to acquire health insurer Aetna.