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Johnson joins CRN as director, education and events
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announces that Sauda Johnson has joined the organization’s membership team as its new director, education and events.
ECRM’s return to in-person sessions an unequivocal success
In the first quarter of this year alone, retail and foodservice buyers have sat through 34,342 product pitches during meetings with suppliers at ECRM’s category-specific Sessions, and the company is on track to host 100,000 of these meetings by year-end.
SnapSlide introduces revolutionary child-resistant cap
SCRANTON, Pa. – SnapSlide, a packaging innovations company dedicated to making it easier for consumers to access, use, and store pharmaceutical products, has introduced a line of no-torque, child-resistant caps that is the market’s first adaptive packaging solution.
CDR, MMR partner with ECRM for special event
Chain Drug Review and Mass Market Retailers have partnered with ECRM for Founders’ Innovation Day, an exclusive event designed for D2C and emerging brands to make the most of their potential at food, drug and mass retailers, and from e-commerce.
Federal Court in NY recognizes CRN has ‘standing’ to sue in age restriction case
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, announced today that a federal judge in New York State’s age restriction law case ruled that the association has standing to sue on behalf of its members, allowing the
Community pharmacists press for PBM reform during packed fly-in
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – On April 17 and 18, hundreds of independent community pharmacists came to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to participate in the National Community Pharmacists Association’s Congressional Pharmacy Fly-In.
Kroger, Albertsons agree to divest more stores
Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. said Monday that they are planning to divest more stores in an effort to satisfy regulators and move their merger plans forward. The companies now intend to sell 579 stores under a revised deal with C&S Wholesale Grocers. That is 166 more than were called for in the
Q-tips Cotton Swabs’ new and improved look
With over 100 years of providing high-quality care, being a leader in cotton swabs, and an innovator in beauty, Q-tips has officially revamped their packaging to more modern graphics highlighting their superior value.
Tide and Walmart team up to expand adoption of washing in cold with consumers
Tide and Walmart, America’s largest retailer2, announced a joint effort today to help Americans make a smart, more sustainable choice in the laundry room – washing in cold – as consumers continue to express desire for more eco-friendly options while lamenting challenges such as cost, effectiveness a
Cardinal reaffirms fiscal guidance and long-term targets amidst nonrenewal of OptumRx customer contracts
Cardinal Health announced today that its pharmaceutical distribution contracts with OptumRx, which expire at the end of June 2024, will not be renewed. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2024 non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance of $7.20 to $7.35.
Dulcolax teams with Jeannie Mai
Dulcolax has partnered with Emmy Award-winning celebrity Jeannie Mai to speak candidly with her fans and followers about the importance of a predictable and effective morning bathroom routine.
Circana: March retail sales get short-lived boost from early Easter holiday
In March 2024, U.S. retail sales revenue and unit demand, including both discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG), grew 2% compared to the same month last year.
Rite Aid delays major bankruptcy hearing
According to published reports in Seeking Alpha, Rite Aid has postponed a key court hearing related to its reorganization plan, noting that it requires additional time to include creditor agreements in its legal documents.
B + L reports over 84 million units of contact lenses, lens care and eye care materials collected through recycling programs
VAUGHAN, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bausch + Lomb Corp. announced its ONE by ONE and Biotrue® Eye Care Recycling programs have collected 84,343,540 units, or 510,116 pounds, of used contact lenses, eye care and lens care materials in the U.S., which is greater than the weight of the Statue of Liberty.
Walgreens encourages safe drug disposal on National Drug Take Back Day
Walgreens is calling on the public to help in the fight against prescription drug abuse by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27th, 2024. Drug take back days are reserved annually for the safe disposal of unwanted, unused, or expired medications.