Gillette Venus launches its first ever dermaplaning skin care collection
Venus is launching its first ever dermaplaning skincare regimen, complete with a trio of products for an easy three-step dermaplaning routine.
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Uber Health embeds same-day prescription delivery into care platform
Uber Health, Uber’s healthcare arm, announced same-day prescription delivery on its HIPAA-supported, centralized platform.
Pollen Returns secures patent for industry-first retail technology
Pollen Returns, a retail returns pickup technology platform, has secured a patent for its industry-first technology that’s changing the way returns are made.
Hy-Vee dietitians offering program to improve blood sugar management
Beginning in April, Hy-Vee registered dietitians will be hosting programs and events to help customers improve blood sugar management including a new virtual program starting in May for those with prediabetes, diabetes or gestational diabetes.
FDA approves O-T-C designation for Emergent BioSolutions’ NARCAN Nasal Spray
Emergent BioSolutions announced Wednesday that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved NARCAN Naloxone HCl Nasal Spray 4 mg as an over-the-counter (O-T-C) emergency treatment of opioid overdose.
WBA’s second quarter results beat expectations
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s second quarter sales and earnings topped Wall Street’s forecast, even as its net profit slid more than 20%. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.16 on revenue of $34.9 billion (up 3.3%). Analysts had estimated adjusted EPS of $1.10 on revenue of $33.
Shoppers Drug Mart partners with Avicanna
Avicanna announced Tuesday that Shoppers Drug Mart has selected Avicanna as its partner to transition its Medical Cannabis by Shoppers business.
CRN to host conference for comms/marketing pros
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, will hold its premier event for marketing and communications professionals in the wellness space—“WellComms: Ignite!”—on May 4 and 5 in Washington, D.C.
Gillette named the official men’s grooming partner of the New York Yankees
With the start of the 2023 Major League Baseball season, Gillette, the world’s leading expert in men’s grooming, announced Monday a multi-year partnership, becoming the official men’s grooming partner of the New York Yankees.
CVS Health to close acquisition of Signify Health
CVS Health announced it expects to complete its acquisition of Signify Health on or around March 29, 2023, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the remaining customary closing conditions set forth in the merger agreement.
Dollar General marks international expansion into Mexico
Dollar General celebrated its international expansion into Mexico with the first Mi Súper Dollar General store grand opening in Escobedo, Nuevo León in early March 2023.
NACDS applauds House introduction of bipartisan legislation helping to preserve Medicare pharmacy access
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding today the introduction of bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives (H.R. 1770) that would help preserve Americans’ access to critical pharmacy-based services.
Wakefern names industry veteran Mike Stigers president
KEASBEY, N.J. – Wakefern Food Corp.
NRF: Easter spending to hit $24 billion
WASHINGTON – Consumers plan to spend a collective $24 billion on Easter this year, up from $20.8 billion in 2022 and the previous record high of $21.7 billion in 2020, according to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.