Wasson steers Walgreens in new directions
which Wasson’s three immediate predecessors often referred to as a “crawl, walk, run company”
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HeadBlade upgrades razor for head shavers
HeadBlade Inc. has served up what it said is a new and improved version of its HeadBlade Sport razor, for men who shave their head. The HeadBlade Sport razor has an even sleeker look plus several new features.
NACDS speaks up for Rx amid debt ceiling debate
As President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats and Republicans square off over raising the debt ceiling, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores aims to ensure that patient access to pharmacy services isn’t curtailed.
Pampers Cruisers get a refresh
Proctor & Gamble Co. has rolled out Pampers Cruisers diapers with some new features plus a new look. P&G said Wednesday that the redesigned disposal diaper features include improved softness, a 20% longer absorbent patch and new Sesame Street designs.
Walgreens OK’s $2B stock buyback plan, hoists dividend
The board of Walgreen Co. has given the green light to a new $2 billion share repurchase program and approved a 28.6% hike in the quarterly dividend, the biggest in the company’s history. Walgreens said Wednesday that it has raised the dividend to 22.5 cents per share from the previous rate of
Ritzman in talks to operate Buehler’s pharmacies
Ritzman Pharmacies Inc. and Buehler Food Markets Inc. are in negotiations about an alliance in which Ritzman would own and operate all of the supermarket chain’s pharmacies.
Rite Aid expands private-label ice cream line
Rite Aid Corp. is rolling out an expanded lineup for its Thrifty Ice Cream private brand at its California locations. The drug store chain said Wednesday that the ice cream line includes new flavors and varieties such as the brand’s first nonfat frozen yogurt and take-home pint containers.
Ahold USA appoints McCall as pharmacy chief
Ahold USA has named Raymond McCall senior vice president of pharmacy and health and beauty care. The food and drug retailer, the U.S.
Paddington Brands rolls out Agoston wine at Walgreens
Paddington Brands has expanded its selection of wines available at Walgreens. Paddington said Tuesday it has launched its Agoston wine brand through the drug store chain. Bodegas Virgen del Aguila, the Spanish wine cooperative, has confirmed Paddington as the exclusive U.S.
Greenwood Group adds ActiPatch, Allay topical analgesics
BioElectronics Corp. announced that its ActiPatch and Allay topical pain relievers have been added to the retail products portfolio of brand management specialist Greenwood Group.
H.D. Smith backs DME legislation
H.D. Smith has voiced its support for the Fairness in Medicare Bidding Act, which seeks to repeal the Medicare durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) competitive bidding program included in the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA).
Navarro names Ortiz as new chief executive
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has promoted chief financial officer Juan Ortiz to chief executive officer, replacing Steve Kacyznski.
Coalition forms to thwart Calif. Rx reimbursement cut
A coalition of pharmacists, businesses and consumers is urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reject California’s state plan amendment that would reduce reimbursement rates for Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program, by 10%
Report: Amazon trumps retail stores on price
Brick-and-mortar retailers — including drug, food and mass market chains — are scrambling to compete with Amazon.com in the e-commerce arena, especially on price, according to a study by investment firm William Blair & Co.
Watson, Antares in pact to market gel for overactive bladder
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Antares Pharma Inc. have entered into an exclusive licensing agreement for Watson to commercialize Antares’ topical oxybutynin gel product in the United States and Canada.
Rx groups: Keep diabetes supplies out of CMS bidding
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has joined with other retail pharmacy groups in urging congressional leaders to uphold patient access to diabetic testing supplies.