Acura licenses meth-resistant PSE technology to Bayer
Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc. has licensed its methamphetamine-resistant pseudoephedrine (PSE) technology to Bayer Healthcare LLC for use in future products.
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Genoa acquires Northeast Pharmaceuticals
Genoa, a QoL Healthcare Company, has acquired long-term care pharmacy provider Northeast Pharmaceuticals Inc. Financial terms of the deal, announced this week, weren’t disclosed. Montgomery, Ala.
CVS/pharmacy y más stores: A look inside
of which there are now 12 — feature bilingual signage and staff and more than 1,500 Latino products, including more competitive pricing on hundreds of products as
FDA takes action against trans fat in food
To eliminate trans fat in processed foods, the Food and Drug Administration has called on food manufacturers to remove partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) from products over the next three years.
KISS teams up with celebrity beauty experts
KISS Products Inc. has renewed its partnership with celebrity manicurist Gina Edwards and announced a new partnership with celebrity makeup artist Marni Burton.
Reports: Coty to buy P&G beauty businesses
Coty Inc. is slated to acquire three beauty care businesses from Procter & Gamble Co., according to published reports. The New York Post reported late Monday that Coty has won an auction to buy P&G’s CoverGirl and Max Factor cosmetics brands, hair care business and fragrance business.
Pantene signs Selena Gomez as brand ambassador
Procter & Gamble Co. has signed up singer and actress Selena Gomez as an ambassador for its Pantene hair care brand. P&G said Monday that Gomez will be featured in Pantene’s “Strong Is Beautiful” promotional campaign slated to launch in August.
Hallmark caters to LGBT shoppers at Walgreens store
Hallmark Cards Inc. plans to unveil a merchandising concept catering to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) customers at a Walgreens drug store in San Francisco.
Ansell’s SKYN makes foray into personal lubricants
Ansell has expanded its SKYN Collection with the debut of two new personal lubricants, SKYN Natural Feel and SKYN Maximum Performance, and the SKYN Elite Condom.
Perfecta Products unveils rebranded Zim’s Max
Perfecta Products Inc. is rebranding all of its Zim’s over-the-counter product line to Zim’s Max. Perfecta said Monday that the move includes a new logo and package design, and all current Zim’s products — spanning pain relief, skin care, body care, lip care, foot care, elder care and first aid —
Coca-Cola buys stake in Monster Beverage
Coca-Cola Co. has acquired a 16.7% stake in Monster Beverage Corp. as part of a previously announced strategic partnership in the global energy drink category.
Target CEO: CVS deal represents ‘significant shift’
With CVS Health running Target Corp.’s pharmacies and clinics, the discount chain will be better able to focus on providing wellness products and services throughout its stores, according to Target chairman and chief executive officer Brian Cornell.
CVS Health to buy Target’s pharmacy business
WOONSOCKET, R.I. – CVS Health plans to acquire Target Corp.’s U.S. pharmacy and retail health clinics businesses for about $1.9 billion.
Schreiber returns to Canada to lead Rexall Health
Canada’s Rexall/Rexall Pharma Plus drug chain has a new chief executive officer and a new operating structure. Former Shoppers Drug Mart chief executive Jürgen Schreiber has been named CEO of Rexall Health, a newly formed banner under the Katz Group.
CVS/pharmacy reaches out to Hispanics
Responding to one of the largest and most rapidly growing demographics in the United States, CVS/pharmacy has launched a “new shopping experience” aimed at the Hispanic community. The pharmacy chain has opened 12 CVS/pharmacy y mas (“and more”) stores in Miami.
Shoppers Drug Mart hones its loyalty program
Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) is getting more personal with its loyalty program. The Canadian drug chain, part of Loblaw Cos., has enhanced its Shoppers Optimum loyalty program with a new platform designed to bring a personalized digital experience. The new offering is called “My Optimum. My Rewards.