CVS, Home Depot get help from Ken’s Krew
Sometime in the middle years of the 1990s, Ken Langone, a cofounder of Home Depot Inc. who has since become a legendary figure in U.S.
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Tom Ryan: An example for others to follow
The Ryan Years” [in the May 23 issue] brought to mind an occasion five years ago when my wife and I, with our children in tow, set off one evening for a welcoming reception at the NACDS Annual Meeting. We were arriving early, but not for professional reasons.
ECRM names new president
Mitchell Bowlus, chief financial officer at ECRM, has been appointed president at retail and consumer product manufacturer solution provider.
Sam’s Club screenings focus on men’s health
In line with its preventive health care message, Sam’s Club next week plans to offer free men’s health screenings. The Walmart warehouse club chain said Thursday that on June 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Carex Health Brands opens doors for new HQ
Carex Health Brands has opened its new corporate headquarters in the Boston area. The home health care manufacturer said Wednesday that the new East Coast headquarters, in Norwell, Mass.
Rite Aid keeps same-store sales on upside in May
Lifted by gains in the front end and the pharmacy, Rite Aid Corp. continued its same-store sales resurgence in May. The drug store chain said Thursday that for the five weeks ended May 28, comparable-store sales rose 1.3%, a bigger year-over-year gain than the 0.
Teva begins shipping generic of Aricept
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has rolled out donepezil hydrochloride tablets, a medication for Alzheimer’s disease. The company said Wednesday that it has received Food and Drug Administration approval to market a generic version of Eisai’s Aricept Tablets in strengths of 5 mg and 10 mg.
TheraMax to add migraine remedy
TheraBiogen Inc. has introduced its third product, TheraMax Migraine Relief homeopathic nasal spray. The company said Wednesday that TheraMax Migraine Relief is slated to ship to retailers before the end of the year.
Mountain Dew brings back flavors
Responding to consumer requests, Mountain Dew has relaunched a trio of its classic flavors for a limited time this summer.
Kerr Drug helps men shave the cost of shaving
Kerr Drug is offering men an innovative option for shaving that’s easier on their wallets and on the environment.
V8 branches into energy drinks
Campbell Soup Co.’s V8 beverage brand is entering the energy drink category with the debut of V8 V-Fusion + Energy drinks and V8 Energy Shots.
P&G files suit over mouthwash packaging
Procter & Gamble Co. is suing a private-label mouthwash maker over its packaging. P&G said Friday that it has filed a lawsuit against Vi-Jon Inc., a private-label manufacturer and distributor of mouthwash, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
Retail Rx groups: Bill penalizes TRICARE patients
The approval of a military budget bill paves the way for the Defense Department to steer TRICARE patients to get prescription drugs via mail order instead of at retail pharmacies, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Wolters Kluwer wraps up Lexi-Comp acquisition
Wolters Kluwer Health has completed its purchase of Lexi-Comp Inc., a global provider of drug information and clinical content for pharmacists, clinicians and hospitals.
Mylan set to rebrand Matrix Labs
Mylan Inc. plans to rebrand its Hyderabad, India-based subsidiary Matrix Laboratories Ltd. as Mylan.
CCA chairman to step down
CCA Industries Inc. co-founder Ira Berman plans to step down as chairman as of the company’s next annual shareholders meeting. The health and beauty aids company said Thursday that Berman and director Jack Polak won’t stand for re-election to the board of directors at the annual meeting.