Rite Aid promotes financial executive
Matt Schroeder has been promoted to senior vice president, chief accounting officer and treasurer at Rite Aid Corp.
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President’s opioid crisis commission issues report
The President’s Commission on Combating Drug Addiction and the Opioid Crisis has issued its final report, which includes 56 recommendations to the Trump administration to help fight opioid abuse. President Donald Trump formed the presidential commission, chaired by New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R.
Ashworth named Walgreens operations president
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has promoted Richard Ashworth to president of operations at Walgreens, a newly created position. WBA said Wednesday that Ashworth assumes the new role effective immediately.
CutisPharma grant to boost C. difficile awareness
CutisPharma plans to award an unrestricted grant to the C Diff Foundation to further support its efforts to raise awareness of Clostridium difficile infection (C. difficile). A serious gastrointestinal infection, C. difficile — also known as C diff.
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.
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.