EcoTools debuts brush set at Walgreens
Paris Presents Inc.’s EcoTools cosmetics accessories brand is offering through Walgreens stores a brush set for women to try out a new makeup style for the fall.
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Khroma Beauty, CVS team up for Kardashian exclusive
Boldface Group Inc. has partnered with CVS Caremark Corp. to launch the Khroma Beauty by Kourtney, Kim and Khloe Kardashian beauty care line.
Meijer offers generic Lipitor free
Meijer Inc. this week began providing the generic substitute for Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) for free in all 199 of its pharmacies.
Walgreens set to launch shopper loyalty program
Walgreen Co. plans to roll out its long-awaited customer loyalty program this month and today began enabling shoppers to enroll online. Walgreens said Thursday that the program, called Balance Rewards, has the potential to be the nation’s largest consumer loyalty plan.
Comp-store sales decline at Walgreens
Walgreen Co. reported a decrease in comparable-store sales for August as introductions of lower-priced generic drugs pared pharmacy revenue. Walgreens said Thursday that same-store sales fell 8.2% in August, reflecting a negative impact of 5.1 percentage points from generic drug introductions.
Zarbee’s adds extra-strength cough medicines
Zarbee’s has launched a new line of over-the-counter, extra-strength natural cough medicine for adults and children age 12 and older.
APhA: Check with pharmacist before dieting
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is recommending that consumers planning to go on a diet consult their pharmacist beforehand.
Rite Aid same-store sales inch up in August
Rite Aid Corp. saw an uptick in comparable-store sales for August, with growth about the same as the previous month. The drug chain said Wednesday that for the five weeks ended Sept. 1, same-store sales grew 0.4% year over year. Comp-store sales had gained 0.5% in July following a 1% decrease
Ironwood, Forest Labs cleared to market IBS drug
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Forest Laboratories Inc. have received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Linzess, a medication for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Janssen settles claims over Risperdal marketing
Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. has announced a settlement and consent decree with 36 states and the District of Columbia regarding allegations related to promotional and marketing practices for Risperdal, an atypical antipsychotic medication.
London Drugs opens its 75th store
Western Canadian pharmacy chain London Drugs has opened its 75th brick-and-mortar store. The retailer is hosting grand opening festivities on Friday and Saturday at the new drug store, located on Salt Street in Vancouver’s Olympic Village.
Kroger serves up no-appointment flu shots
The Kroger Co. is making flu shots available on a walk-in basis at all of its in-store pharmacies and The Little Clinic locations.
Sam’s Club to hold diabetes screenings
Next month, Sam’s Club pharmacy locations plan to provide free diabetes and vision screenings for members and the public. The Walmart warehouse club chain said Thursday that the diabetes checkups will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shoppers Drug Mart wins round in private-label generics challenge
The Supreme Court of Canada has cleared the way for Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. to proceed with its challenge of Ontario’s ban on private-label generic drugs. Canada’s largest drug chain said Thursday that the court has granted its application for leave to appeal the Dec.
SoloHealth kiosk reaches milestone
The SoloHealth Station kiosk has surpassed the 2.5 million mark for consumer interactions, as well as posted strong consumer engagement rates, including time spent with the kiosks.
Rite Aid adopts Elsevier’s Gold Standard Drug Database module
Rite Aid Corp. has selected Elsevier’s Gold Standard Drug Database State and Federal module to monitor legislative updates made to prescription medications.