Sure introduces new products for women, men
Sure has launched two new lines of antiperspirant-deodorants designed specifically for women and men.
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Bayer rolls out at-home A1C testing system to Rxs
Bayer Diabetes Care has launched its A1CNow SelfCheck at-home testing system at shelves on pharmacies nationwide. The company said this week that the product, available in more than 30,000 pharmacies, is designed to promote diabetes management between physician visits.
PepsiCo acquisition of bottlers gets shareholder OK
Stockholders of The Pepsi Bottling Group Inc. and PepsiAmericas Inc. have approved agreements by each of their companies to be acquired by PepsiCo Inc.
Dr. Pepper Snapple Group appoints CFO successor
Martin Ellen has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer at Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. The beverage company said this week that Ellen, 56, is slated to start in the position on April 1. He succeeds John Stewart, who last year announced his plans to retire on March 31,
Surescripts lowers e-prescribing prices
Electronic prescription network Surescripts said it has reduced the pricing of its e-prescribing services used by pharmacists, physicians and payers nationwide. The company reported this week that as of Jan.
Merck names Heller to lead consumer health care unit
Merck & Co. Inc. has appointed former Johnson & Johnson executive Bridgette Heller as executive vice president and president of consumer health care.
Kerr’s Civello represents NACDS at White House event
Kerr Drug chairman and chief executive officer Tony Civello represented the National Association of Chain Drug Stores in a White House event on the economy with President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden.
Walgreens delays exit from Washington Medicaid program
Walgreen Co. said it will keep filling Medicaid prescriptions at its Washington state pharmacies through March 15.
Walgreens to acquire Duane Reade
Walgreen Co. plans to buy metropolitan New York drug chain Duane Reade in a deal valued at nearly $1.1 billion.
Ex-Walgreens exec Van Howe to join MPG
Former Walgreen Co. executive David Van Howe is joining sales and marketing strategy firm Market Performance Group (MPG). Van Howe, who left Walgreens at the end of last year, is slated to take the post of senior vice president and retail adviser at MPG.
Standley to succeed Sammons as Rite Aid CEO in June
John Standley, president and chief operating officer of Rite Aid Corp., will take over as chief executive officer in June, succeeding Mary Sammons, who will continue to serve as chairman until June 2012.
Walmart plans major reorganization of operations
In an effort to boost efficiencies, cut costs and get closer to the consumer, Walmart has undertaken a major structural reorganization. While some of the most visible changes are in the company’s field operations team, merchandising and procurement have also been targeted. The Walmart U.S.
Prospects for health care reform become dimmer
Health care reform will apparently come later rather than sooner. With the shift of one Senate seat, last year’s most pressing issue for President Barack Obama and the Democratic majority in Congress has moved to the back burner.
Health Mart reaches a milestone
Health Mart, McKesson Corp.’s nationwide network of independently owned pharmacies, has set a milestone with the addition of its 2,500th pharmacy.
Walgreens ups the ante in food category
In support of its efforts to add perishable food offerings to many of its stores, Walgreen Co. has hired veteran convenience store executive Jim Jensen to serve as its new divisional merchandise manager of fresh foods.
Duane Reade upgrades loyalty program
Duane Reade Inc. has launched a new customer rewards program. Executives explain that the program — called Duane Reade FlexRewards — is easier to use and leads to faster rewards than Dollar Rewards, which was the chain’s previous loyalty program.