Walgreens has launched its Apple Watch app, designed to help people better adhere to their prescription medications. Also on Monday, the drug chain announced that its Balance Rewards loyalty program will integrate with Apple Pay, Apple’s secure mobile payment system.
Coty Inc. has named former Mars Inc. global president Paul Michaels to its board of directors. The fragrance and cosmetics company said Monday that Michaels bring extensive consumer goods experience to the board.
The National Community Pharmacists Association was contacted by ABC News for a “Nightline” segment and article on generic drug price hikes.
OCuSOFT Inc. has launched a redesigned website with a fresh look, improved navigation and some new features. The eye care company said Monday that the new ocusoft.
Next month, Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing (ECRM) plans to air a supplier webcast on beauty care and personal care featuring Walgreens executive Shannon Curtin.
The advance of health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is encountering some roadblocks, including a high court challenge that could impact the health benefits of millions of Americans.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has unveiled its lineup of educational Insight Sessions for the 2015 NACDS Total Store Expo.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Walmart’s board of directors has elected Greg Penner to serve as chairman. He succeeds Rob Walton, 70, who has served as chairman since 1992. Walmart said Friday that Walton will continue to serve on the board.
Cardinal Health Inc. plans to acquire pharmaceutical distributor The Harvard Drug Group (THDG) from private equity firm Court Square Capital Partners for $1.115 billion.
Thirteen-month old PillPack, an online pharmacy that bills itself as a simpler solution for medication management, is planning retail sites. The Manchester, N.H.
This month, Fruth Pharmacy plans to help demonstrate a new talking prescription label for the visually impaired. The regional drug chain has rolled out the AccessaMed prescription label to all of its 26 stores in West Virginia and Ohio.
Gillette aims to deliver more value to men — and earn their loyalty — with the launch of the free Gillette Shave Club for men, which provides a range of grooming information, a chance to win new prizes and perks, and an enhanced subscription shopping experience.
Comparable-store sales at Rite Aid Corp. rose in May despite almost flat results in the front end. The drug chain said Thursday that for the five weeks ended May 30, same-store sales gained 2.1% year over year. The company had reported a 3% comp-store sales increase for April. In the front
Maesa Group, an international designer and manufacturer of private-label and exclusive beauty care products, has acquired P2 Cosmetics, a leading beauty brand in Europe.
EverPro Beauty has introduced Gray Away, a professional-grade salon formula that gives women a fast, easy and effective way to temporarily touch up gray roots in their hair.
Mylan N.V. and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. have released guanfacine extended-release tablets, a nonstimulant medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in the United States.
