Lay’s STAX to kick off its first NFL promo
The Lay’s STAX potato crisps brand is teaming up with the National Football League for its first-ever football-themed promotion.
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Perrigo cleared to market generic Children’s Zyrtec liquid
Perrigo Co. has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for cetirizine hydrochloride oral solution (1 mg/ml), bubble gum-flavored. The company said Tuesday that its allergy product is the store-brand equivalent of McNeil-PPC Inc.
Shareholders OK Actavis deal to acquire Warner Chilcott
Actavis Inc. and Warner Chilcott plc stockholders have given the green light for the pharmaceutical companies’ merger agreement. At meetings on Tuesday, shareholders approved Actavis’ deal to buy Ireland-based Warner Chilcott in an $8.
Chiquita Tropicals juice line makes debut
Mojo Organics Inc. has introduced Chiquita Tropicals, a line of exotic juices. Icons on the ergonomically designed Chiquita Tropicals bottles indicate the nutritional and health benefits.
Target issues challenge for health care ideas
With consumers increasingly focused on wellness, Target Corp. is sounding the call for ideas to make health care easier. The discount store giant on Monday unveiled the Simplicity Challenge, a nationwide search for innovative ideas to simplify health care.
Giant pharmacies to offer health insurance guidance
Ahold USA food and drug chain Giant has partnered with Maryland Health Connection to raise customer awareness and provide information about new health insurance coverage options coming their way next month.
Walgreens to acquire Kerr Drug
In another sign of chain drug industry consolidation, Walgreen Co. plans to purchase Kerr Drug, which has 76 drug stores in North Carolina. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed.
SoloHealth, HHS raise awareness about Health Insurance Marketplace
SoloHealth has entered a partnership with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) to promote awareness and information around the new Health Insurance Marketplace and HealthCare.gov website.
Shoppers Drug Mart launches arthritis screening program
Canadian Minister of Health Rona Ambrose joined with Shoppers Drug Mart president and chief executive officer Domenic Pilla to launch the drug chain’s new arthritis screening program.
CVS expands exclusive fragrance, body care line
CVS/pharmacy has added new offerings to its exclusive Essence of Beauty fragrance and body care brand. The Essence of Beauty Fine Fragrance Collection now has four new scents.
Walgreens enters clinical lab service partnership
Walgreen Co. has teamed with Theranos Inc. to offer a less-invasive and more affordable clinical lab testing service through its stores.
Rite Aid makes itself an ACA destination
With state health insurance exchanges set to launch next month, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius visited a Rite Aid store in Hoboken, N.J., to help the drug chain launch a program to give customers on-site help as they size up their health coverage options.
Gourlay will lead Walgreens’ Daily Living business
Walgreen Co. has brought in new leadership and made several executive promotions within its Daily Living business. The moves came less than two months after president and chief executive officer Greg Wasson assured Wall Street that improving the chain’s front-end performance was a high priority.
Accelerating front-end strategy is Gourlay’s goal
From one perspective, Alex Gourlay’s imminent move from Alliance Boots to Walgreen Co. will represent a sea change for someone who has spent 37 years working for the United Kingdom’s top drug chain.
Total Store Expo signals new era
More than 5,700 retailers and suppliers descended on the Sands Expo and Convention Center here last month for the first National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo.
Spencer named Kinney Drugs president
Kinney Drugs Inc. has elevated chief operating officer Jim Spencer to president. Executives say Spencer’s new role gives him more responsibility for the total customer experience and strategic growth of Kinney’s 98 drug stores in central and northern New York and Vermont.