Total Home private brand rolled out by CVS
CVS/pharmacy has launched the Total Home private label home care brand.
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Hillary Clinton set to speak at TSE
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will be among the guest speakers at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ Total Store Expo (TSE) later this year.
Start of Total Store Expo era draws near
The first NACDS Marketplace Conference, held so many years ago in Minneapolis, attracted a handful of the curious and the committed, the workers and the wonderers, the doubters and the dutiful, all of whom traipsed to the northern tier of the United States to discern whether anything new was about t
There’s no lack of challenges for mass retailers
Chain drug store operators and other mass market retailers have much to contemplate as they look to the future.
Sam’s Club pharmacies to hold men’s health screenings
Men’s health, including tests for prostate cancer, will be the focus of free health screenings next month at Sam’s Club pharmacies. The Walmart warehouse club chain said Friday that it plans to host free health screenings on June 8 at its 565 pharmacy locations.
Fewer employers to offer Rx benefits to Medicare-eligible workers
More employers plan to discontinue prescription drug benefits for Medicare-eligible health plan members, according to a new survey by Buck Consultants. The Xerox subsidiary said this week that of the over 250 employers polled, 48% offer drug benefits to Medicare-eligible plan beneficiaries.
Clear Eyes signs Vanessa Williams as spokeswoman
Actress and singer Vanessa Williams has joined Clear Eyes as its new brand spokeswoman. The Prestige Brands Holdings Inc.
Gatorade teams with NFL, MLS to prevent heat illness
The Gatorade Co. has partnered with the National Football League (NFL) and Major League Soccer (MLS) for the "Gatorade Beat the Heat" educational campaign.
GUM Crayola launches colorful toothpaste for kids
Sunstar Americas Inc. has added GUM Crayola Squeeze-A-Color Toothpaste to its lineup of children’s oral care products. The company said Thursday that GUM Crayola Squeeze-A-Color Toothpaste, due out in August is designed to to keep kids interested in the brushing experience.
Mondelez enters ‘mobile-only’ marketing pact with Google
Mondelez International Inc. has signed a sweeping strategic agreement with Google to boost its global mobile marketing. The snack food and candy company said Thursday that the deal will focus on mobile search, mobile display and mobile websites.
South Beach Diet introduces new snack bars
South Beach Diet has expanded its line nutritious snacks with two new snack bars. The company on Thursday introduced South Beach Diet ProteinFit Bars and the South Beach Diet Snack Bar. South Beach Diet’s highest protein bars, ProteinFit bars can be consumed before or after a workout or any time.
Control of ‘.pharmacy’ Internet domain at issue
Opposition has surfaced to the effort by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) to own and operate ".pharmacy," a new generic top-level domain (gTLD) for online sellers of prescription drugs. NABP applied for the .
Endo Health COO, CFO leaving company
Endo Health Solutions Inc. has announced the departure of Julie McHugh, chief operating officer, and Alan Levin, executive vice president and chief financial officer. The pharmaceutical and health care products company said Wednesday that McHugh’s departure is effective immediately.
Mylan Specialty, pro baseball raise awareness of anaphylaxis
Mylan Specialty L.P. is partnering with a roster of pro baseball teams to host Allergy Awareness games at select stadiums across the country.
Perrigo releases Sanctura XR generic
Perrigo Co. has received final approval for trospium chloride extended-release capsules (60 mg), a medication for overactive bladder. The company said Wednesday that the product, which has begun shipping, is the generic version of Sanctura XR from Allergan.
Prestige Brands enlists TABS Group promotion analytics
TABS Group Inc. has entered an agreement to provide promotion optimization services to over-the-counter health products company Prestige Brands Inc.