Bartell gets ready for ‘Health & Beauty Week’
Starting this weekend, Bartell Drugs plans to hold health screenings, beauty care demonstrations and product samplings, among other activities, for its annual "Health & Beauty Week" event.
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Same-store sales spike in September at Walgreens
Walgreen Co. turned in its largest monthly same-store sales gain of 2013 in September. Walgreens said Thursday that comparable-store sales climbed 7.4% in September. Calendar day shifts (one extra Monday and one fewer Saturday) positively impacted comp-store sales by 1.9 percentage points.
TeleBrands named as ‘marketer of the year’
TeleBrands, the leading producer of As Seen on TV products, has been named "Marketer of the Year" at the 2013 Electronic Retailing Association’s Moxie Awards.
Navarro serves up health insurance resources
Navarro Discount Pharmacy is positioning itself as a free information resource for customers as they assess new health insurance options now available via the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
PTCB marks certification milestone for pharmacy techs
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) has reached a milestone, passing the half-million mark in certifications. PTCB said Wednesday that the total number of certifications it has granted hit 503,620 as of June 30.
Meijer pharmacies offer ACA guidance
Meijer has partnered with health benefits provider Priority Health to help customers get information on their health insurance options as open enrollment with the launch of the Health Insurance Marketplace under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Calif. enacts law recognizing ‘advanced pharmacist’
California Gov. Jerry Brown has approved legislation that raises the status of pharmacists as health care providers and widens their scope of practice.
Rite Aid calls out vote for favorite pharmacy staff
Rite Aid Corp. is bringing back its "Vote for Your Favorite Pharmacy Team Member" contest in recognition of American Pharmacists Month in October. The drug chain said Tuesday that the contest gives Rite Aid customers a chance to win $2,500 in Rite Aid gift cards by nominating their favorite Rite Aid
London Drugs recognized for ‘green’ initiative
London Drugs has received the national Canadian Stewardship Award for its efforts in recycling and environmental advocacy and education.
Revlon chief executive exits; interim CEO appointed
David Kennedy has been named interim chief executive officer at Revlon Inc. with the departure of CEO Alan Ennis. Revlon said Wednesday that Ennis is leaving the cosmetics and beauty care giant to pursue other interests.
Actavis, Warner Chilcott form new company, board
Actavis has formed a new board of directors with the completion of its acquisition of Warner Chilcott. Actavis and Dublin-based Warner Chilcott closed the $8.5 billion stock-for-stock deal Tuesday and have combined under a new company incorporated in Ireland.
EcoTools provides some Halloween lash looks
EcoTools has introduced new, Halloween-inspired makeup looks using false lashes that are completely hypo-allergenic.
Merck unveils restructuring plan, new HQ location
Merck is implementing a multiyear plan to sharpen its commercial and research-and-development focus, an effort that the drug maker said will entail a redesigned operating model and cost reductions including 8,500 job cuts. The company said Tuesday that it expects to realize $2.
NCPA helps create pharmacist care network in Missouri
The National Community Pharmacists Association is participating in an initiative to form a pharmacist care network across Missouri.
Aquafina serves up new FlavorSplash beverages
Aquafina has unveiled a new line of sparkling water beverages and liquid water enhancers.
Hershey adds to Halloween lineup
Hershey Co. is introducing eight new items for its roster of Halloween treats.