Kao names U.S. president as part of strategic realignment
Kao Corp. has appointed John Nosek President of Kao USA Inc., a beauty care company that merges Kao’s prestige, mass and salon businesses in the United States.
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Kinney appoints marketing, supply chain execs
Kinney Drugs has hired Jennifer Whalen as director of marketing and Steve Harris as inventory and replenishment manager, a newly created position.
NCPDP highlights progress in Rx initiatives
The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) made key strides during 2011 in the areas of prescription labeling, electronic prior authorizations, medication therapy management and electronic prescribing.
Coalition lauds call for hearing on Express Scripts-Medco deal
A North Carolina congressman drew praise for urging a House subcommittee to hold a hearing to review the planned merger of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc.
SymphonyIRI enlists former retail execs for new board
SymphonyIRI Group has announced a new board of directors, including former executives from food, drug and mass retailers Ahold, Kroger and Walmart.
Mscripts adds ‘family’ functionality to mobile app
Mscripts has introduced "family-friendly" pharmacy and shopping capabilities for its Mobile Pharmacy Application Platform.
Sam’s Club gets new CEO; Walmart U.S. gets COO
Walmart has named a new chief executive officer for Sam’s Club, whose current CEO is leaving, and promoted another executive to chief operating officer of Walmart U.S., a newly created position.
NACDS Foundation to fund MTM research
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to study the health impact of pharmacist-led medication therapy management (MTM) in care teams.
NCPA: Medicare Part D patients ‘duped’ into preferred pharmacy networks
The National Community Pharmacists Association is calling for a special enrollment period for Medicare Part D patients who claim deceptive marketing led them to sign up for a prescription drug plan with a restrictive "preferred pharmacy" network.
Watson releases Yaz generic
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has begun shipping a Vestura, an oral contraceptive. The company said late Wednesday that the product was launched by its Watson Pharma Inc. subsidiary. Vestura (drospirenone 3 mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.
Chain drug retailers partake in Extra gum promotion
A multipronged marketing effort between Shape and Men’s Fitness magazines and Wrigley’s Extra gum brand will feature in-store promotions at leading chain drug retailers. The two American Media Inc.
Walgreens debuts new format in Indianapolis
Walgreen Co. has officially reopened 68 stores in the Indianapolis area that have been converted to the drug chain’s new "health and daily living" format. Walgreens said Thursday that president and chief executive officer Greg Wasson was joined by Sen. Richard Lugar (R., Ind.
Kodak files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Eastman Kodak Co., an iconic U.S. company and at one time a core supplier to chain drug stores, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Kodak said Thursday that the company and its subsidiaries made the filing for Chapter 11 business reorganization in the U.S.
Gillette, new brand ambassadors to debut styling tool
Gillette has unveiled a precision styling tool for men with facial hair, the Fusion ProGlide Styler, and signed musician Andre 3000 Benjamin and actors Gael Garcia Bernal and Adrien Brody as brand ambassadors.
Gilead closes deal to acquire Pharmasset
Gilead Sciences Inc. has completed its acquisition of Pharmasset Inc., a clinical-stage pharmaceutical firm. Gilead said late Tuesday that its subsidiary, Royal Merger Sub II Inc., has finalized the transaction to buy Pharmasset for $137 per share in cash, or about $11.2 billion.
Kraft plans U.S. sales revamp, layoffs
Kraft Foods Inc. plans to realign its U.S. sales organization and lay off about 1,600 employees as it readies for a spin-off of its grocery business, splitting the food manufacturing giant into two public companies.