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Shoppers Drug Mart unveils Beauty Ice Palace

Shoppers Drug Mart unveils Beauty Ice Palace

Shoppers Drug Mart Thursday unveiled its first-ever Beauty Ice Palace — a dramatic pop-up ice castle — where shoppers this Valentine’s Day had the opportunity to step out of the cold and into some bold beauty looks outside their store on Yonge and Dundas Square.

NRF reports holiday sales gains less than anticipated

NRF reports holiday sales gains less than anticipated

WASHINGTON – The holiday season turned out not to have been a particularly merry one for retail sales, the National Retail Federation said on Thursday. Retail sales grew a lower-than-expected 2.9% during the two-month period, according to the NRF, which cited U.S.

Amazon backs out of NYC campus deal

Amazon backs out of NYC campus deal

According to published reports, Amazon reported on Thursday that it was canceling plans to build a corporate campus in New York City. The company had planned to build a huge complex in Long Island City, Queens, in exchange for nearly $3 billion in state and city incentives. But the deal had run

Alipay now available at Walgreens locations nationwide

Alipay now available at Walgreens locations nationwide

NEW YORK – Alipay, the world’s leading digital payment platform, operated by Ant Financial Services Group, and Walgreens, Wednesday announced a collaboration that will bring Alipay’s mobile payment platform to thousands of Walgreens locations throughout the U.S.

Camber launches new generic for Detrol LA

Camber launches new generic for Detrol LA

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Camber Pharmaceuticals announces the addition of tolterodine tartrate ER capsules to its growing portfolio of products. Tolterodine tartrate ER capsules are the generic version of Detrol LA from Pharmacia & Upjohn Co. and is used to treat overactive bladder.

Paul Ryan to speak at NACDS

Paul Ryan to speak at NACDS

ARLINGTON, Va. – Paul Ryan, former speaker of the House, will speak during the Tuesday, April 30, Business Program at the 2019 NACDS Annual Meeting, which will be held April 27-30, in Palm Beach, Fla. Ryan was elected as the 54th speaker in 2015 and served until January 2019.

GMDC launches Selfcare Summit

GMDC launches Selfcare Summit

Leading retail industry trade association Global Market Development Center (GMDC) has announced it is launching a new business development and educational event focused on the consumerization of health care and its impact on the future of retail: the Selfcare Summit.

Lionel Richie to perform at NACDS

Lionel Richie to perform at NACDS

Lionel Richie, one of the world’s biggest stars in music, will headline the NACDS Annual Meeting, which will be held April 27-30 at The Breakers. The multi award winning singer/songwriter will perform on Tuesday, April 30 from 7:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.  Open to ticket holders only.

IRI appoints Baljit Dail as president of IRI Global

IRI appoints Baljit Dail as president of IRI Global

IRI Wednesday announced the appointment of Baljit “Bal” Dail as president of IRI Global, effective April 1. In this role, Dail will lead and support IRI’s go to market commercial efforts in the U.S. and internationally. He will also join the IRI board of directors.