Hallmark unveils VIDA bilingual brand
Hallmark is shifting its current Spanish-language greetings line to a new lifestyle brand called Hallmark VIDA.
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Banana Boat launches SunComfort Lotion Sunscreen
Banana Boat has rolled out its new SunComfort Lotion Sunscreen to drug, supermarket and mass retailers nationwide.
NACDS, NCPA ask Congress to hold line on TRICARE co-pays
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) have urged congressional leaders to decline increases to prescription co-payments in TRICARE, the U.S. armed forces health benefits program.
Rite Aid finishes fiscal 2016 on an up note
Boosted by its acquisition of EnvisionRx, Rite Aid Corp. saw sales rise for its fiscal 2016 fourth quarter and full year, with adjusted earnings per share topping Wall Street estimates for both periods. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 27, sales totaled $8.
FDA approves Inflectra, the second U.S. biosimilar
Just over a year after approving its first biosimilar product, the Food and Drug Administration has approved its second, Celltrion’s Inflectra (biosimilar infliximab). Inflectra is a biosimilar to Janssen Biotech’s Remicade (infliximab), originally licensed in 1998.
Actress Shay Mitchell to be face of Bioré for 2016
Bioré Skincare has signed up actress Shay Mitchell as its latest brand ambassador. The Kao USA skin care brand said Mitchell will serve as the face of the Bioré brand for 2016 and be featured in upcoming campaigns for the Bioré’s new Baking Soda Cleansers that hit retail store shelves earlier this
MPG hires Downey as executive VP
Consumer packaged goods industry veteran Mike Downey has joined Market Performance Group (MPG) as executive vice president.
CutisPharma, Dr. Reddy’s announce API agreements
CutisPharma has entered into active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) supply and joint development pacts with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
Ahold USA names Iacobucci EVP of merchandising
Ahold USA named Andrew Iacobucci executive vice president of merchandising effective April 11.
CVS Specialty accredited by URAC
CVS Specialty, the specialty pharmacy arm of CVS Health, has been awarded Specialty Pharmacy accreditation from health care standards accrediting body URAC.
Curad brings hospital-grade first aid to the home
Curad has expanded its first aid lineup with three new products designed to provide effective treatment and relief on the spot for cuts and burns.
Sales rise in 2Q at Walgreens Boots Alliance
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) reported double-digit revenue growth for its fiscal 2016 second quarter, with adjusted earnings per share topping Wall Street’s consensus forecast. WBA said Tuesday that second-quarter sales climbed 13.6% to $30.18 billion from $26.57 billion a year earlier.
Fred’s tabs former Walgreens executive as CFO
Former Walgreens finance executive Rick Hans has joined Fred’s Inc. as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Fred’s said late Monday that Hans fills the vacancy left when Jerry Shore, the retailer’s previous CFO, was promoted to chief executive officer in October 2014.
Aurobindo gets approval for Exelon generic
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for rivastigmine tartrate capsules, a dementia medication, in dosages of 1.5 mg, 3 mg, 4.5 mg and 6 mg. Aurobindo said Monday that its rivastigmine tartrate product (1.5 mg, 3 mg, 4.5 mg and 6 mg) is a generic
Walgreens: Multiple interventions best for adherence
A new study from Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. indicates that pharmacy interventions can lead to greater medication adherence and lower health care costs.
Former Walmart executive Coughlin dies
Tom Coughlin, a legendary retailing executive and former vice chairman of Walmart, died April 1 at the age of 66. According to a Reuters report, Coughlin had been in the intensive care unit of a hospital for several days.