Food retailers sharpen focus on wellness
Each year, the Food Marketing Institute surveys food retailers to identify what trends will have a positive or a negative impact their company’s sales and profits.
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Gal Gadot becomes latest Revlon brand ambassador
Actress Gal Gadot, known for her movie roles as superheroine Wonder Woman, has been named a Revlon global brand ambassador.
Sam’s Club health chief Jill Turner-Mitchael to retire
Jill Turner-Mitchael, senior vice president and general merchandise manager for consumables and health and wellness at Sam’s Club, is retiring. A Sam’s Club spokeswoman confirmed that Turner-Mitchael plans to retire at the end of the fiscal year.
Cold, flu severity drives ThroatCalm sales
Boiron USA said the severe cough/cold/flu season is driving sales of its revamped ThroatCalm homeopathic sore throat pain reliever.
Holiday sales wrap-up: In-store holds its own
Though online was the star of the strong 2017 holiday retail sales season, the period also brought good news for brick-and-mortar retailers.
Genoa telepsychiatry platform reaches milestone
Behaviorial health pharmacy Genoa has surpassed 100,000 patient visits through its telepsychiatry platform. Genoa said it reached the milestone via rapid expansion of the Genoa Telepsychiatry service.
Community pharmacy shows its resiliency
Community pharmacy owners occupy a critical position in the pharmacy marketplace and, even more importantly, as health care providers in communities across the country. Most stakeholders in the profession understand the vital marketplace check and balance that independent businesses provide.
Markwins Beauty Brands tabs Stefano Curti as global president
Veteran consumer health and beauty executive Stefano Curti has joined Markwins Beauty Brands as global president. Markwins said Tuesday that Curti assumed the new post effective Jan. 3.
Effort to build ‘new Rite Aid’ under way
There’s a “new Rite Aid” taking shape that executives say will emerge as a smaller but stronger company. Rite Aid Corp. president and chief operating officer Kermit Crawford said he’s confident the company “will succeed in building the new Rite Aid” following its $4.
Target tallies stronger-than-expected holiday sales
Target Corp. said holiday sales rose more than forecast, with sales at stores open at least a year climbing 3.4% in November and December. Target holiday sales and traffic were higher both in stores and online during the period, the discount store retailer reported Tuesday.
Innovation hires western division sales chief
John Courtney has joined pharmacy automation provider Innovation as director of sales for the western division. Innovation said Tuesday that, in the role, Courtney will lead all sales activity for the western and central United States for hospital outpatient and federal health care.
Nestlé Waters North America names sales ops president
Tom Smith has been appointed president of customer development and sales operations at Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA). NWNA said late Monday that Smith, formerly chief integration officer for Nestlé Business Excellence in North America, will start in the new position on Jan. 15.
Biopharma innovation just part of health care equation
Today we’re seeing significant scientific breakthroughs that are revolutionizing the treatment of challenging conditions like cancers and both rare and chronic diseases.
Hy-Vee pharmacies offer substance abuse resources
Hy-Vee pharmacies in Iowa have partnered with the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) to provide patients and employees with information on getting assistance for opioid abuse and other substance abuse issues.
Benzer Pharmacy rolls out MTM services
Benzer Pharmacy is adding medication therapy management (MTM) to the list of clinical services it provides. The MTM services being offered include pharmacotherapy consultation, progress check-ins, anticoagulation management, health and wellness programs, immunizations and medication therapy reviews.
NACDS helps retail pharmacy plan for unexpected
One of the strengths of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores is our approach to strategic planning.