Laros becomes partner at TABS Group
Market research and consulting firm The TABS Group has promoted Bill Laros to partner.
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Kraft gives timetable for grocery business spin-off
Kraft Foods Inc. plans to spin off its North American grocery business on Oct. 1. The packaged foods giant said Thursday that the spin-off of Kraft Foods Group Inc. to shareholders is scheduled for 5 p.m. EST on Oct. 1, with the final effective date and terms of the spin-off subject to
July same-store sales decrease at Walgreens
Though down year over year, July same-store sales at Walgreen Co. improved as the pharmacy fared slightly better following a double-digit decline in June. Walgreens said Friday that comparable-store sales in July fell 7%, reflecting a negative impact of 4.
Crest, Oral-B team with actress Jennie Garth
In tandem with the launch of a new power toothbrush for kids, Crest and Oral-B have allied with actress and mom Jennie Garth to encourage children to brush up on their oral hygiene before heading back to school this fall. The Procter & Gamble oral care brands said Thursday that along with Garth,
AmerisourceBergen relaunches health care website
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has redesigned its knowledgedriven.com educational website for the health care community, including pharmaceutical manufacturers, health care providers and pharmacies.
Watson gets OK for children’s asthma drug
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for budesonide inhalation suspension 0.25mg/2ml and 0.5mg/2ml (unit-dose ampules), an asthma medication for children.
Surescripts: Minnesota is top e-prescribing state
Minnesota achieved the nation’s highest rate of electronic prescription use during 2011, according to Surescripts. The e-prescribing network said Tuesday that Minnesota achieved the No. 1 ranking in its 7th annual Safe-Rx Awards. Prescribers in Minnesota routed 61% of prescriptions electronically.
NCPA rejects credit card fee settlement
The board of directors of the National Community Pharmacists Association has voted against a proposed settlement of a lawsuit brought by retailers and trade groups against Visa, MasterCard and banks over credit-card swipe fees.
Walgreens completes first step of Alliance Boots deal
Walgreen Co. has finalized its initial investment in Alliance Boots, under which the U.S. drug chain is buying a 45% equity stake in the global pharmacy and health and beauty aids retailer for $6.7 billion in cash and stock.
NACDS backs bill to close online sales tax loophole
Calling for a more level playing field, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has endorsed legislation that would enable states to collect sales tax on purchases made via online retailers and other remote vendors.
Rite Aid comp-store sales back on upside
Comparable-store sales at Rite Aid Corp. grew in July after experiencing a dip the previous month. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the four weeks ended July 28, same-store sales edged up 0.5% year over year. The company reported a 1% decrease in same-store sales for June, which was the drug
Walgreens’ e-commerce chief joins Express board
Sona Chawla, president of e-commerce at Walgreen Co., has been appointed to the board of directors at Express Inc. The specialty apparel retailer said late Wednesday that Chawla will also serve on the company’s compensation and governance committee. "I am pleased to welcome Sona to the Board.
Multimedia blitz planned for Topricin
Topical BioMedics Inc. is set to kick off a national media campaign to promote its Topricin line of natural biomedicine pain relief and healing creams.
Take Care pilots app for mobile appointments
Take Care Health Systems has begun piloting a consumer health care application that enables mobile and online appointment scheduling services. The Walgreen Co.
RH Labs to roll out personal massager line to mass chains
Starting this fall, RH Laboratories will bring three models from sex expert Dr. Laura Berman’s line of personal massagers to food, drug and mass retailers.
MinuteClinic, American Heart Association target high BP
MinuteClinic has partnered with the American Heart Association to improve the identification, treatment and management of high blood pressure.