Stock prices for the nation’s three largest drug chains are on a tear. Walgreen Co., CVS Caremark Corp. and Rite Aid Corp. shares all reached new 52-week highs as of mid-morning trading on Tuesday. Rite Aid shares ranged from $2.44 to $2.52 on Tuesday, with the latter marking the drug chain’s peak
Health Mart is helping member pharmacies draw new customers and maximize customer loyalty via investments in technology solutions and clinical services.
National Sales Solutions LLC has named Rich Siporin as executive vice president of sales for the Northeast region.
Warner Chilcott has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Minastrin 24 FE capsules, an oral contraceptive.
Just Born Inc. has added two new Peeps candy products and is bringing back Mike and Ike Lemonade Blends for its fourth year.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has named new officers, two new Executive Committee members and four new board members for the 2013-14 term.
Clark Pharmaceuticals LLC and Ferndale Healthcare Inc. have partnered to produce over-the-counter therapeutic skin care products. Their first product, DerMend Moisturizing Bruise Formula, is designed to address the bruising that often occurs with the mature skin of men and women over age 50.
Research by Sundial Brands, which makes the SheaMoisture line of beauty care products, points to the emergence of a New General Market that is more diverse in a number of ways. For the year ended July 31, 2011, African-Americans, Latinos and other minorities accounted for 50.
Drug stores have yet to fully tap the beer sales opportunity, especially when it comes to upscale brews such as imports, according to Steve Ward, vice president of national accounts at Heineken USA.
Target Corp. is pointing allergy sufferers to its pharmacists for advice on dealing with their symptoms during what experts predict will be a longer, more intense allergy season. The discount store chain said Monday that a new Target survey finds that nearly seven out of 10 U.S.
Rite Aid Corp. has launched a revamped website that the drug chain said provides a more personalized and engaging experience to online customers. Rite Aid said Monday that the redesigned RiteAid.
As the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ longest-serving board member, Lewis Drug chief executive officer Mark Griffin has seen a lot of change.
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. has taken its 10-year-old Beauty Boutique concept to another level. Rebranded as the Beauty Boutique by Shoppers Drug Mart, the upscale beauty department features a broadened mix, some of Canada’s leading beauty advisors and a new interactive website.
Fruth Pharmacy next week will mark the opening of its second location in Ironton, Ohio, and its 27th store overall. Fruth’s new Ironton, Ohio, store was formerly an independent pharmacy. A celebration is planned for April 29 through May 1 with grand-opening specials.
Kerr Drug will be spending much of 2013 in search of more ways to enhance customers’ online and digital experiences as well as the in-store experience, according to vice president of merchandising and marketing Bill Baxley.
Novo Nordisk has unveiled its new U.S. headquarters, a 731,000-square-foot facility in Plainsboro, N.J.
