London Drugs to arm store staff with iPads
London Drugs is deploying Apple iPads to all of its stores to bring customers product information on the spot to aid their buying decisions.
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Rite Aid wraps up debt offering
Rite Aid Corp. has closed an offering of $421 million in senior notes due in 2020 as part of a debt refinancing initiated earlier this month. The drug chain said Tuesday that the proceeds from the offering of 9.25% senior notes due in 2020, along with cash, are being used to
CoralActives acne products picked up by Kinney Drugs
Ermis Labs has landed distribution of its CoralActives acne treatment line with Kinney Drugs. A combo kit includes both the CoralActives exfoliating cleanser and the acne serum gel.
Coty drops bid to acquire Avon
Coty Inc. has withdrawn its $10.7 billion proposed acquisition of beauty care supplier Avon Products Inc. Coty said Monday evening that it had sent a letter to Avon’s board indicating that the fragrance giant is no longer interested in pursuing an acquisition deal of the cosmetics direct seller.
Walgreens unveils ‘new and improved’ Rx savings club
Walgreen Co. has expanded its Prescription Savings Club to include hundreds more value-priced generic drugs and discounts on a broader range of other products and services.
Cardinal Health reaches settlement with DEA
In a settlement with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Cardinal Health Inc. has agreed to a two-year suspension of its Lakeland, Fla., distribution center’s registration to ship controlled substances.
Kellogg’s brand gets a makeover
Kellogg Co. is unveiling a refresh of its 106-year-old Kellogg’s brand, calling the move the most significant update of its marquee identity in company history. The company said Monday that the brand update is showcased on Kellogg’s revamped website, kelloggs.
QS/1 rolls out RetrieveRx system
QS/1 has released RetrieveRx, a will-call storage and retrieval system aimed at helping pharmacies eliminate the clutter and guesswork of storing and locating filled prescriptions.
Red Carpet Manicure adds summer shades
Red Carpet Manicure, maker of an innovative at-home gel nail manicure system, has introduced new limited-edition special shade effects for the summer.
Boiron names U.S. chief executive
Janick Boudazin has been promoted to president and chief executive officer of Boiron Inc.
Category manager exits Rite Aid
Paul Margeson, a category manager for several over-the-counter segments at Rite Aid Corp., has left the company. A Rite Aid spokeswoman confirmed Monday that Margeson has resigned.
Poll: Walgreens is top drug store brand
In terms of brand equity, Walgreens leads the field among retail pharmacy operators, including drug store chains and mass merchants, according to a survey by Harris Interactive.
CVS’ MinuteClinic helps raise diabetes awareness in Chicago
MinuteClinic is teaming up with a coalition of groups aimed at raising diabetes awareness among families on Chicago’s South Side.
Rite Aid exec to keynote pharmacy school commencement
Rite Aid Corp. pharmacy chief Robert Thompson is slated to deliver the commencement address this weekend at Duquesne University’s Mylan School of Pharmacy graduation ceremony.
Stiefel cleared to market acne foam
Stiefel has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Fabior Foam (tazarotene 0.1%), an acne treatment.
Walgreens begins training program for workers with disabilities
Walgreen Co. has launched a national training initiative to help people with disabilities gain retail and customer service skills.