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Crossmark names Mac Naughton to its board
Former Walmart U.S. chief merchant Duncan Mac Naughton has joined the board of directors at Crossmark. The sales and marketing services firm said Wednesday that Mac Naughton brings substantial retail merchandising experience to the Crossmark board.
CVS launches Hispanic drug store banner
CVS Health has launched a new drug store banner in Florida that’s aimed at Hispanic consumers. Called CVS/pharmacy y más, the stores cater to Latino shoppers to connect them with their favorite brands, products and services.
Fruth Pharmacy partners with grocery chain
Fruth Pharmacy will expand its footprint into another state this summer with its debut inside two FoodFair supermarkets. The regional drug chain said Tuesday that under a partnership with Forth Foods Inc.
Boehringer Ingelheim COPD treatment gets FDA approval
Boehringer Ingelheim has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Stiolto Respimat Inhalation Spray, a medication for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Giancamilli becomes interim CEO at 99 Cents Only Stores
Andy Giancamilli, a former chief executive officer of Katz Group Canada Ltd. and past chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, has been named interim president and CEO of 99 Cents Only Stores.
First Response unveils redesigned Early Result Pregnancy Test stick
Church & Dwight Co. has introduced the redesigned First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test stick, aimed at making it easier to take a pregnancy test.
Washington state leads way with provider status
A law that makes Washington the first state to grant provider status to pharmacists goes into effect this summer. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D.
Jennifer Love Hewitt to star in Palmer’s ad campaign
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula has tabbed actress Jennifer Love Hewitt for its latest pregnancy advertising campaign. E.T. Browne Drug Co.
Study: Mass retail chains driving vitamin sales
Sales in the Vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) market rose 3% to about $11.8 billion in 2014, fueled mainly by mass retail chains, particularly Walmart, Costco and Rite Aid, according to the TABS Group.
Centrum unveils gummy multivitamin
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare has launched Centrum MultiGummies, a multivitamin that comes in an easier-to-take, pleasant-tasting gummy form. Centrum MultiGummies include key nutrients such as vitamins D, B12 and E and come in natural flavors, including berry, cherry and orange.
Dramamine introduces non-drowsy product
Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. has added a non-drowsy option to its Dramamine motion sickness medicine brand. Called Dramamine Non-Drowsy Naturals, the product marks the brand’s first non-drowsy offering, Prestige Brands said Thursday.
CVS Health to buy Omnicare for $12.7 billion
CVS Health is entering a new market segment with a $12.7 billion deal to acquire Omnicare, a provider of pharmacy services to long-term care facilities.
Meijer to acquire specialty pharmacy Aureus
Meijer Inc. has entered an agreement to buy Aureus Health Services, a national specialty pharmacy and health management service provider. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
Walgreens, National Urban League start Wellness Tour
Walgreens and the National Urban League have kicked off their annual Wellness Tour, which brings free preventive and early-detection health services to urban and at-risk communities nationwide.
Spear to take CEO reins at GMDC
Patrick Spear, president of the Global Market Development Center (GMDC), is slated to add the title of chief executive officer effective June 1. Spear takes the CEO reins from Dave McConnell, who served as GMDC president and chief executive for 15 of his 35 years with the association.