CHPA conference to discuss issues affecting the industry and market
WASHINGTON – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) will hold its 2019 Regulatory, Scientific & Quality Conference (RSQ), May 21 to 22 in North Bethesda, Md.
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Rite Aid regains full compliance with NYSE minimum average share price listing standard
Rite Aid Corp. announced Wednesday that the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has notified the company that it has regained full compliance with NYSE minimum average share price listing requirements.
Curaleaf to acquire Select, the leading cannabis wholesale brand in the U.S.
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading vertically integrated cannabis operator in the United States, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the state-regulated cannabis business of Cura Partners, Inc., owners of the Select brand, in an all-stock transaction valued at C$1.27 billion or US$948.
Bartell’s supports Seattle Children’s Purchase a Miracle campaign
Bartell’s announced that it is supporting the Seattle Children’s Purchase a Miracle campaign. The annual cause-marketing campaign helps fund local cancer research and clinical trials. “Emmy was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma at age 2.
Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S. announces new incubator program for merchandising solutions
Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S. has announced its new, 2019 Innovative Merchandising Incubator, a national program to provide retailers with the opportunity to receive new, ground-breaking merchandising solutions and drive impactful sales.
Coke launches first new summer campaign in six years
Coca-Cola is launching its first new summer campaign in six years. The brand’s new summer campaign will give fans the chance to score more than 150,000 exclusive prizes by using their mobile phones to scan the Sip & Scan icon on cans and bottles of ice-cold Coke, Coke Zero Sugar or Coke Flavors.
Degree Deodorant launches mission and grants to encourage America to move more
As the world around us continues to get faster, we seem to be slowing down. More than 60% of people today describe their behavior as “sedentary” or only “lightly active,” and 73% acknowledge they need to be moving more. This increase in physical inactivity can be attributed to factors such as job
Crown Laboratories acquires Keri from GlaxoSmithKline
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Crown Laboratories, a leading, fully integrated skin care company, Wednesday announced it has acquired the North American rights for Keri from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and received an equity investment from Greenspring Associates.
Hallmark celebrates Mom
This Mother’s Day, Hallmark is encouraging people to see what a card can do to celebrate and recognize the mom in their life, amidst more ways than ever to reach out and stay in touch. With more than 1,200 Mother’s Day cards available, recognizing all types of moms and mother figures, including an
Ranir recognized by CVS Health as “Outstanding Partner”
Ranir, a global leader in private label and branded consumer oral care products, has received CVS Health’s “Outstanding Partner for Store Brand” Award.
CeraVe launches hydrating sunscreen
According to a recent survey conducted by CeraVe, only two percent of dermatologists say they believe their patients take sun protection very seriously.
CVS Health’s Q1 results beat projections
CVS Health on Wednesday announced operating results for the first quarter ended March 31. The drug store chain reported a 42% increase in profit for the three months and raised its adjusted earnings forecast for the year, as it benefits from its $69 billion purchase of health insurer Aetna.
Walgreens teams to offer Mental Health First Aid training
As the most accessible health care providers in the community, and also among the most trusted, pharmacists can play an important role as part of patients’ care teams to help address the growing need for mental health resources. With today marking the beginning of Mental Health Month in the U.S.
Mobile is the starting point for every technology conversation
The use of technology to improve the shopping experience is on the rise, and the conversation about technology at retail must begin with mobile. Ten years ago, shoppers seeking product information and inspiration would search online from their desktop, browse a paper catalog or traverse the aisles.
Experimentation is key to keeping drug chains relevant
It’s hard to believe that at one time, chain drug was so entrenched in business as usual that mail-order pharmacies were considered an existential threat to the channel.
PCMA supports legislation to increase competition, reduce Rx drug costs
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) president and chief executive officer JC Scott released the following statement on today’s action in the House Judiciary Committee on legislation aimed at increasing competition in the prescription drug marketplace: “We applaud the House Judiciary Co