3D holographic rewards kiosks rolling out to Rite Aids
Customer rewards kiosks featuring 3D holographic videos are slated to be deployed at 200 Rite Aid stores starting early next year. Provision Interactive Technologies Inc.
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Kraft Foods chairman to become CEO
John Cahill, chairman of Kraft Foods Group Inc., is slated to add the title of chief executive officer, succeeding Tony Vernon, who is retiring. Kraft said Thursday that Vernon plans to retire as CEO on Dec. 27, the end of the company’s fiscal year. Plans call for him to remain as a
Aquaphor partners with TV celebrity Brooke Burke
Beiersdorf Inc. brand Aquaphor has teamed up with actress and television celebrity Brooke Burke.
Rite Aid 3Q earnings top Wall Street’s forecast
Rite Aid Corp. posted fiscal 2015 third-quarter earnings per share well above Wall Street’s projections. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the third quarter ended Nov. 29, net income came in at $104.8 million, or 10 cents per diluted share, up from $71.5 million, or 4 cents per diluted share, a
Dr. Reddy’s Announces the Launch of Valganciclovir Tablets
Dr. Reddy’s Announces the Launch of Valganciclovir Tablets, USP Business Wire Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. December 16, 2014 2:57 AM HYDERABAD, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Dr.
Pharmavite acquires whole food supplement maker FoodState
Pharmavite LLC has acquired FoodState Inc., a manufacturer of whole food supplements sold under the MegaFood and Innate Response brands.
Coca-Cola appoints chief customer officer
Julie Hamilton has been named chief customer and commercial leadership officer at The Coca-Cola Co. The beverage giant said Tuesday that Hamilton will assume the post effective April 1 and report directly to chairman and chief executive officer Muhtar Kent.
Endo plans changes to senior management team
Endo International plc is implementing a new management structure that will bring changes to its executive leadership and senior management team. Plans call for Endo’s U.S. Branded Pharmaceuticals and U.S.
McKesson solution helps pharmacists offer Rx savings
McKesson Patient Relationship Solutions (MPRS) has launched LoyaltyScript@Retail, a solution designed to give pharmacists a convenient way to provide patients with savings and enhanced care at the point of dispensing. The McKesson Corp.
Rite Aid ends year with strong comp-store gain
For the four weeks ended Dec. 27, same-store sales at Rite Aid rose 5.3% year over year, up slightly from 5.1% in November.
CeraVe to expand skin care lineup
Early next year, Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America plans to add four new products to its CeraVe skin care line. CeraVe’s new products include the Skin Renewing Cream Serum, Skin Renewing Night Cream, Renewing SA Cleanser and Hydrating Cleanser Bar.
Topical BioMedics launches fibromyalgia pain relief cream
Topical BioMedics has introduced MyPainAway Fibro Cream, a new topical pain reliever for people with fibromyalgia. The company said Thursday that MyPainAway Fibro Cream is being launched exclusively at CVS/pharmacy stores in the analgesics aisle.
Once again, CVS succeeds in reinventing itself
Throughout the course of its history, CVS Health has demonstrated the ability to adapt to changes in the marketplace. Larry Merlo introduces CVS Health as the company’s new corporate identity.
Johnson & Johnson names consumer worldwide chairman
Johnson & Johnson has hired former Procter & Gamble Co. executive Jorge Mesquita as worldwide chairman for the Johnson & Johnson Family of Consumer Companies. J&J said Wednesday that Mesquita is slated to start in the new position on Dec. 15.
Generic Celebrex products hit the market
In the wake of patent settlements with Pfizer Inc. earlier this year, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Mylan Inc. and Actavis plc have rolled out generic versions of the blockbuster anti-inflammatory pain relief drug Celebrex.
Topical BioMedics “Get Gout Relief” Initiative
the formulators of Topricin—is helping doctors and patients have more options and better tools to create improved treatment protocols for gout and other ailments. It now offers help to those who suffer with gout with its “Get Gout