Rite Aid initiates debt refinancing
Rite Aid Corp. plans a series of refinancing transactions to extend the maturity of some debt and reduce interest costs.
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Rite Aid hires government affairs executive
Yong Choe has joined Rite Aid Corp. as vice president of federal affairs and public policy. The drug chain said Thursday that Choe will oversee development and execution of policy and strategy relating to federal and state health care issues.
Shopko finishes conversion of Pamida stores
Shopko has completed remodeling 163 Pamida stores to the Shopko Hometown format, which has a pharmacy.
NCPDP: Rx chains take action on acetaminophen safety
Retail pharmacy chains have moved ahead with recommendations from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) that aim to promote the safe use of acetaminophen.
Consumers don’t feel need to get flu shot, poll finds
Despite the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), many Americans aren’t convinced that a flu shot is the best way to avoid getting influenza, according to an Ipsos survey. The market research firm said Friday that just 56% of 1,096 U.S.
Walgreens moves up Magnacca
Joseph Magnacca has been promoted to executive vice president at Walgreen Co. Walgreens said Friday that Magnacca, who previously was senior vice president, also retains his title as president of daily living products and solutions.
DOJ files suit against merger of brewers
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit to block Anheuser-Busch InBev’s $20.1 billion deal to acquire total ownership of Grupo Modelo. The DOJ said Thursday that the acquisition would "substantially lessen" competition in the U.S.
Flu season lifts Rite Aid’s January same-store sales
Getting a boost from flu-related business, same-store sales at Rite Aid Corp. edged up in January after four consecutive months of declines. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the four weeks ended Jan. 26, comparable-store sales were up 0.3% year over year. That marked an improvement from a 2.
POS tool spotlights cities most concerned about flu
In terms of flu-associated product sales, Huntsville, Ala., tops the list of cities most concerned by the severe flu season, according to MaxPoint’s latest Interest Index.
Mountain Dew lands country singer as pitchman
Mountain Dew has signed country music star Brantley Gilbert as a brand spokesman. The PepsiCo soft drink brand said Wednesday that Gilbert embraces Mountain Dew’s Tennessee history and unique flavor, which reflects the hit singer/songwriter’s high-energy live shows and authentic lyrics.
Little Remedies teams up with blogger for cold/flu tips
Amid this year’s busy cold and flu season, Little Remedies has partnered with a well-known blogger and mother to help parents keep their kids healthy through the winter months. The children’s medicine brand, part of Prestige Brands Holdings Inc., said Tuesday that Colleen Padilla of ClassyMommy.
Rite Aid raises awareness of heart health
For American Heart Month in February, Rite Aid Corp. is offering customers free Heart Health guides in stores and online. The drug chain said Wednesday that along with the 12-page, full-color Heart Health guides, available at pharmacy counters and RiteAid.
Take Care Clinics affiliates with Indiana health network
Take Care Health Systems has formed a clinical affiliation with Community Health Network in central Indiana. The Walgreen Co.
Viviscal Extra Strength makes debut
Viviscal has introduced an extra strength version of its hair growth dietary supplement for men and women. The company said Tuesday that Viviscal Extra Strength has 50% more AminoMar, the active ingredient in Viviscal products.
Sanofi launches Auvi-Q epinephrine auto-injector in U.S.
Sanofi has shipped Auvi-Q, a voice-guided epinephrine auto-injector, to U.S. retail pharmacies. The company said Auvi-Q represents the U.S.