Cracker Jack adds new varieties, updates prizes
Cracker Jack has introduced two new flavors, added more peanuts and "modernized" the prizes for its iconic caramel corn snack.
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Strong turnout seen for NACDS Total Store Expo
Retailer participation for the inaugural Total Store Expo is shaping up to be stronger than the events it’s combining, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Stop & Shop, Giant launch prescription discount cards
Stop & Shop and Giant Food of Landover, Md., have initiated prescription drug savings card programs.
NCPA helps community pharmacies go digital
The National Community Pharmacists Association aims to help independent pharmacies enter the digital realm through a new partnership with pharmacy media network RxWiki Inc. Tarrytown Pharmacy in Austin, Texas, has seen its Facebook audience more than double via the RxWiki solution.
Jean Coutu Group to relocate to new headquarters
The Jean Coutu Group plans to relocate its headquarters and distribution center in Longueuil, Quebec, to larger, more modern facilities that will be built in Varennes.
Care Pharmacies joins specialty pharmacy group
Care Pharmacies has joined the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) as a founding corporate member.
AstraZeneca to acquire specialty drug maker Omthera
AstraZeneca plans to buy Omthera Pharmaceuticals, a Princeton, N.J.-based specialty pharmaceutical company focused on medications for dyslipidemia. Under the deal announced Tuesday, London-based AstraZeneca said it’s acquiring Omthera for $12.
Court nixes call for review of Medi-Cal ruling
A federal appeals court has denied a request for a review of an earlier decision that cleared the way for Calfornia to implement reimbursement cuts for Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program. The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) said the U.S.
Valeant to buy Bausch+Lomb for $8.7 billion
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. is acquiring Bausch+Lomb Holdings Inc. for $8.7 billion in cash. With the deal, announced on Monday, Bausch+Lomb will retain its name and become a division of Valeant.
Vaseline tabs Nia Vardalos for spray lotion campaign
Vaseline has teamed up with actress and author Nia Vardalos in a promotional campaign for its Vaseline Spray & Go Moisturizer 360-degree spray lotion.
Cool Gear beverage container debuts at CVS
Cool Gear International has launched its new coolgearcan, designed to help keep beverages cold, in CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide. The coolgearcan is available in more than 50 designs.
Target brings beauty concierge to more stores
Target Corp. has added beauty concierges in 96 stores in the Los Angeles and Orange County area and at 14 more stores in the Chicago area. Dubbed the Target Beauty Concierge, the program launched on Friday in the L.A. and Orange County stores and at the additional Chicago locations.
Ex-NCPA president testifies on compounding
Former National Community Pharmacists Association president Joseph Harmison testified at a House committee hearing that examined regulation of pharmacy compounding.
Lafley returns as P&G’s CEO; McDonald to retire
A.G. Lafley has rejoined Procter & Gamble Co. as president and chief executive officer, taking over those posts from Robert McDonald, who is retiring. A.G. Lafley P&G announced the move late Thursday and said it’s effective immediately.
Longtime Forest Labs CEO plans to retire
Howard Solomon is slated to retire as president and chief executive officer of Forest Laboratories Inc. at the end of this year. Forest Labs said Thursday that Solomon will step down as president and CEO on Dec. 31. He is expected to remain as chairman through the 2014 annual general meeting, at
Perrigo’s stock to move to NYSE
Perrigo Co. is transferring its U.S. common stock listing to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) from the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The company said Thursday that it expects to start trading on the NYSE on June 6 under its current stock symbol, "PRGO.