Éclair Naturals debuts ‘pure’ beauty care line
Éclair Naturals is introducing its “pure and natural” line of bath, body and hair care products at Rite Aid, H-E-B and other retail stores.
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CVS Pharmacy unveils CVS Health store brand
CVS Pharmacy has begun rolling out a CVS Health-labeled line of over-the-counter health products that will replace its current OTC store brand.
QS/1 interfaces with Omnicell’s latest packing software
QS/1 has become the first pharmacy management software vendor to be able to interface with SureMed by Omnicell Guided Packing software.
NACDS, NCPA make progress with TRICARE co-pays
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association have made some headway in their push to rein in pharmacy co-payments for TRICARE, the U.S. armed forces health benefits program.
Coca-Cola tabs Wallace as retail marketing VP
Diane Wallace has been named as vice president of retail marketing for Coca-Cola North America.
Walgreens appoints retail brands group VP
Helayna Minsk has joined Walgreens as group vice president of retail brands. A former Johnson & Johnson executive, Minsk takes over that role from Beth Stiller, who in late March left Walgreens to join Massage Envy as chief commercial officer.
Walgreens launches online mental health services
Walgreens has rolled out an online mental health platform that offers informational resources, screening tools, a therapist/psychiatrist locator, and live video chats with mental health professionals.
As P&G merger nears, Coty makes its move
Coty needed to pull something big out of its hat. Concern over the direction of the soon-to-be-No. 3 company on the cosmetics leader board was murmured at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting last month.
Markwins’ George to oversee Physicians Formula
Markwins Beauty Brands president and chief operating officer Bill George is adding Physicians Formula to the brands that he oversees. Markwins said Tuesday that the move comes with the departure of Physicians Formula president Jeff Rogers, who is resigning to spend more time with his family.
Nutrition industry veteran Scoza joins Piping Rock
Piping Rock Health Products LLC has hired Richard Scoza as vice president of customer development and strategic planning.
Walgreens serves up daily MMR vaccines in four states
Walgreens has made measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccinations readily available at all of its pharmacies in Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky and Mississippi. The drug chain said the move comes as health officials in Tennessee recommended immunization because of a number of reported measles cases.
Hawaiian Tropic expands sun care lineup
Edgewell Personal Care has introduced Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Weightless Lotion Sunscreen and Hawaiian Tropic Sheer Touch Ultra Radiance After Sun Moisturizer. Both products are designed not just to protect skin from the sun but also to feel more comfortable when putting them on.
NACDS Foundation plans Zika campaign in Puerto Rico
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation is launching a radio and digital education initiative in Puerto Rico to address rising concerns over the Zika virus.
Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart aid wildfire relief efforts
Loblaw Cos. has committed $300,000 to help support relief efforts for the massive wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The Canadian food and drug retailer said late Thursday that it’s providing cash donations and provisions of essential food and health supplies.
Market Track tabs Moore as new president
Former Nielsen executive Dennis Moore has joined Market Track as its new president.
Digital strategy: Multiple voices with a singular goal
For something that didn’t even exist a decade ago, digital strategy is surely one of the hottest business conversations today.