Poll: Bigger basket likely for back-to-school shoppers
Retailers can expect consumers to boost their spending for school supplies, clothing and other needs this back-to-school shopping season, according to a survey by PriceGrabber.
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SXC, Catalyst name merged company Catamaran
Now merged, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) SXC Health Solutions Corp. and Catalyst Health Solutions Inc. unveiled a new name and brand for the company: Catamaran.
NCPA video, website take aim at PBMs
The National Community Pharmacists Association has launched a video and a website that it said shines a light on wasteful practices by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that end up costing patients, employers and other health care stakeholders. NCPA said Wednesday that the website, WhoRunsMyDrugPlan.
Walgreens creates portal for mobile app developers
Walgreen Co. is making tools available to outside software developers to integrate its photo services into their mobile applications.
Jean Coutu store network sees sales climb in 1Q
Solid gains in the pharmacy help lift sales at Jean Coutu Group’s franchised drug store network for the fiscal 2013 first quarter. The Canadian pharmacy retailer also saw earnings surge during the quarter ended June 2, largely stemming from a reduction of its investment in Rite Aid Corp.
Kerr Drug promotes Gregory to store operations SVP
Mark Gregory has been appointed senior vice president of store operations at Kerr Drug.
Pharmaca unveils Natural Beauty Bar
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy has introduced the Natural Beauty Bar, a new concept aimed at enhancing the chain’s identity as a beauty care destination in the Los Angeles area. Pharmaca said Monday that the Natural Beauty Bar, launched at its Pacific Palisades, Calif.
Head & Shoulders looks for new MLB ‘Mane Man’
Procter & Gamble’s Head & Shoulders dandruff shampoo brand has kicked off the "Mane Man Challenge," a virtual competition among a lineup of Major League Baseball all-stars.
Revlon urges makeup users to experiment
Revlon has launched the Revlon Expression Experiment, a digital engagement platform designed to encourage makeup experimentation.
In Florida, Walgreens expands menu of immunizations
New regulations in Florida have enabled Walgreen Co. to make a wider array of vaccinations available at all of its 851 drug stores in the state.
Rite Aid serves up summer deals via social media
Rite Aid Corp. is offering 10 days of savings via digital postcards on its Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest pages that chronicle the travels of "the Rites," the retailer’s Rite Aid-loving digital family.
Duane Reade opens another landmark NYC store
Duane Reade continues to make its mark in Manhattan’s Financial District with the grand opening of another "up market" drug store in the historic American Surety building at 100 Broadway. The Walgreen Co.
Pharmacy retailers claim Pfizer delayed Lipitor generics
The nation’s largest drug chain has joined with four supermarket retailers in suing Pfizer Inc. and Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. for allegedly scheming to delay the introduction of generic versions of Lipitor, Pfizer’s blockbuster cholesterol-lowering drug. Walgreen Co., Kroger Co., Safeway Inc.
Walgreens-Alliance Boots deal: Global Rx power takes shape
With its $6.7 billion deal to acquire a large stake in Alliance Boots, Walgreen Co. has become the first American drug chain to delve into overseas markets and set in motion what could be dramatic changes for its entire operation. At the same time, the agreement — which will give Walgreens a
Industry reacts to Supreme Court health reform ruling
After the Supreme Court’s narrow decision late last month to uphold the bulk of President Obama’s health care reform legislation, advocates for community pharmacies and retailers weighed in with a range of reactions.
Cosby gives look at CVS’ direction
Walgreen Co.’s loss has been CVS Caremark Corp.’s gain. The latter has fully capitalized on Walgreens’ contract impasse with Express Scripts Inc., according to CVS/pharmacy president Mark Cosby.