Walgreens and CVS are near the top of the list of the nation’s most valuable retail brands in 2010, according to Interbrand Design Forum. In the brand consultancy’s second ranking of the top 50 U.S. retail brands, Walgreens finished at No. 5 and CVS came in at No. 6. Last year, Walgreens
CVS/pharmacy and Maybelline New York have teamed up in a promotion through which consumers can audition to win a walk-on role in the popular Broadway musical "Chicago." Dubbed "Be Sensational and Win," the contest runs March 15 to April 15. Consumers can enter by visiting the web site www.
Julie McHugh has been hired as the new chief operating officer at Endo Pharmaceuticals. Plans call for McHugh to begin in the COO post effective March 15, the specialty pharmaceutical company said Friday.
Sanofi-aventis has completed its acquisition of U.S. drug maker Chattem Inc., which is now a subsidiary of the sanofi-aventis Group. Chattem’s common stock ceased trading on the Nasdaq Global Select Market after the market’s close on March 10, sanofi-aventis said Thursday.
Kimberly-Clark Corp. has launched Kleenex Hand Towels, designed to serve as an alternative to cloth hand towels by providing a clean, dry towel each time people wash their hands in the bathroom.
Rep. Marion Berry (D., Ark.) has recived the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Congressional Leadership Award for his strong commitment to and lifetime support of pharmacy.
Kinney Drugs later this month plans to hold free diabetes clinics at all of its stores in Vermont. Dubbed "Diabetes Alert Day," the round of testing and education clinics will be held 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, at 16 Kinney stores. Those attending the clinics, which are being
This year, companies are seeking more ways to save on pharmacy costs, an annual employer client survey by CVS Caremark Corp. finds.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association lauded the Senate for approving its so-called "jobs bill," which includes key health care provisions that would benefit pharmacies and their patients.
CVS/pharmacy has joined a partnership with the MAC AIDS Fund, The Female Health Company, the Washington AIDS Partnership and the Washington, D.C., Department of Health to help boost access to the FC2 Female Condom in the District of Columbia.
Helen of Troy Ltd. plans to acquire the Pert Plus hair care and Sure antiperspirant and deodorant businesses from Innovative Brands LLC. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Helen of Troy and Phoenix-based Innovative Brands, a portfolio company of investment firm Najafi Cos.
Walgreen Co. is launching a pilot program in the Dallas/Fort Worth area to enlarge its workforce in that market and offer employment to people with disabilities.
Medicine Shoppe and Medicap franchise owners have filed a class-action lawsuit against Cardinal Health and its two retail pharmacy subsidiaries over franchise agreement options rolled out last year. The suit, filed Tuesday in U.S.
Natrol Inc. has introduced three new supplements with superfruit antioxidant capacity.
Procter & Gamble’s Crest and Oral-B brands have launched the "Better Check-Ups Challenge," a campaign to get people nationwide to improve their oral care. The program encourages participants to talk to their dentist and start using the full lineup of Crest Pro-Health products.
As the nation awaits the legislative verdict on health care reform, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ RxImpact Day on Capitol Hill, which kicks off on Wednesday, has drawn nearly 70% more participants this year.
