Target Corp.’s impending entry into the Canadian retail market stands to challenge current shopper loyalties, possibly including pharmacy. According to a study released Friday by management consulting firm SATOV Consultants, Canadians plan to alter their shopping habits to visit Target.
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. is voluntarily recalling Balea Kids Hair Putty, part of its exclusive Balea skin and hair care line, as a precautionary measure because of a potential microbial contamination.
Bill Graham has been promoted to president and general manager of Beiersdorf Inc. Bill Graham The skin care and personal care company said Thursday that with the move, effective immediately, Graham is now responsible for the strategic direction, growth and success of the U.S.
Johnson & Johnson has entered an agreement to become a global sponsor of the 2014 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in Brazil. The health care products giant said Thursday that with the pact it became the eighth and final FIFA World Cup sponsor. Through the sponsorship, J&J will be the exclusive
Pfizer Inc. is exploring strategic options for its nutrition and animal health businesses, including the possibility of spinning off or selling those units.
Santal Solutions has gained national retail distribution for its Assurance Blood Health Support dietary supplement at Walgreens and Rite Aid drug stores.
Rite Aid Corp. has made a flurry of executive changes in store operations and human resources. The drug store chain said Thursday that Brian Fiala, formerly executive vice president of store operations, has been appointed executive vice president of human resources.
Greater use of generic drugs for chronic disease makes the cost of preventive health care much less than previously thought, research by CVS Caremark Corp., Harvard University, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital finds.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the California Retailers Association (CRA) have called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to reject a proposal to cut pharmacy reimbursement in California’s Medicaid program.
Take Care Health Systems plans to offer its employer clients a range of corporate wellness services under an alliance with workplace health and fitness specialist Core Performance. And as part of the agreement announced Wednesday, Walgreen Co.
Solid business in both the pharmacy and the front end propelled Walgreen Co. to its eighth straight month of same-store sales gains. Walgreens said Wednesday that comparable-store sales climbed 4.8% year over year in June, aided by a 0.2 percentage point positive impact from calendar day shifts.
H.D. Smith has appointed Mark de Bruin as corporate vice president of managed care.
American Greetings Corp. has introduced Going Ga-Ga, a new birthday card collection featuring amusing images and sounds of babies.
Fionnuala Walsh has been named to the executive committee of Eli Lilly and Co. Lilly said Friday that Walsh will continue in her current role as its senior vice president of global quality, reporting to John Lechleiter, chairman, president and chief executive officer.
The Jean Coutu Group plans to sell approximately 10% of its equity interest in Rite Aid Corp.
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has officially opened its new store in North Miami, which marked the Hispanic-owned drug chain’s 29th location overall and first new store in five years.
