i+care Pharmacy debuts boutique format
A New York metro-area community pharmacy operator has embraced a boutique concept with the opening of i+care Pharmacy in downtown Brooklyn.
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Albertsons data-driven media platform to help brands
Albertsons Cos. has launched Albertsons Performance Media, a digital media tool for providing brands with proprietary shopper data. The food and drug retailer said the solution can help drive sales across the its network of about 2,300 stores in 35 states.
Walmart partners with e-tailer Rakuten
Walmart has formed an alliance with Rakuten Inc., Japan’s largest online retailer.
Rite Aid fine-tunes category management team
Rite Aid Corp. is making changes in its category management team as it proceeds with an asset sale in which more than 40% of its drug stores will be transferred to Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA).
PhRMA strikes up drug cost conversation
A new website from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) aims to give consumers a better grasp of why prescription drugs cost so much in the United States. Launched this week, the LetsTalkAboutCost.
New York allows pharmacies to give children flu shots
In response to a spike in flu cases, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has issued an executive order enabling pharmacists to administer flu shots to children. Cuomo announced yesterday that children ages 2 to 18 can now receive a flu vaccination at pharmacies in the state.
Henkel Consumer Goods names new North America president
Stephan Füsti-Molnar has been appointed as president of Henkel Consumer Goods North America and as regional head of Laundry & Home Care North America.
ORS Olive Oil unveils new look, updated formulas
Namaste Laboratories has rolled out new packaging for its ORS Olive Oil brand and updated the formula for some of the hair care and hairstyling line’s most popular products. Namaste said the latest packaging brings a “fresh, new look” to the ORS Olive Oil brand.
NACDS RxImpact Day goes all-state in 2018
This year, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores RxImpact Day on Capitol Hill will literally bring a nationwide voice to Washington, D.C.
Walgreens promotes Rick Gates to SVP of pharmacy
Rick Gates has been named senior vice president of pharmacy and health care for Walgreens. Gates most recently served as group vice president of pharmacy.
Senate confirms Alex Azar as HHS secretary
Former Eli Lilly and Co. executive Alex Azar has been confirmed by the Senate as the new secretary of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Nominated for the HHS secretary post in November by President Donald Trump, Azar was approved by the Senate on Wednesday in a 55-43 vote, mainly
Revlon kicks off ‘Live Boldly’ campaign
Revlon has launched its “Live Boldly” campaign, including four new global ambassadors, who join “Wonder Woman” actress Gal Gadot. In an event Wednesday night in New York City, Revlon introduced models Ashley Graham, Adwoa Aboah, Imaan Hammam and Raquel Zimmerman as its latest ambassadors.
CVS, ADA launch three-year oral health initiative
CVS Pharmacy and the American Dental Association have announced a three-year initiative that gives the ADA a continuous in-store and digital presence to help put millions of dental patients on a path to better overall health.
Data tracking tool for GMDC members gets upgrade
A resource tool originally designed to help Global Market Development Center (GMDC) members track and understand marketplace data has been upgraded to provide a more intuitive user experience and deeper levels of analytics.
Oilogic Essential Oil Care adds to line at CVS
Oilogic Essential Oil Care is expanding its lineup of essential oil remedies available at CVS Pharmacy. The company said Tuesday that, after starting out in baby care products, CVS Pharmacy will carry a range of Oilogic Essential Oil Roll-On products for adults and children this winter.
Edgewell Personal Care to buy Jack Black men’s brand
Edgewell Personal Care plans to acquire Jack Black LLC, a maker of luxury men’s grooming and skin care products. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed.