H-E-B honored with Political Advocacy Award at NACDS TSE
BOSTON – H-E-B was honored for its political engagement during the Political Involvement Reception at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Total Store Expo Saturday night.
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Sansone’s retirement marks the end of an era
The news out of Rhode Island that Judy Sansone, chief merchant at CVS Pharmacy, will shortly retire signals more than the end of a remarkable and productive retail career.
TSE unites the industry for a powerful experience
In a recent column, Chain Drug Review editor David Pinto described the 2019 NACDS Annual Meeting this way: “In an ever-changing retail universe, a world where today’s bright hope is tomorrow’s used-to-be, the [NACDS] Annual Meeting, held each spring, remains the standard by which retail meetings are
AmazonFresh expands to three new cities
SEATTLE – Amazon has expanded its AmazonFresh service to three new cities: Houston, Minneapolis and Phoenix. Prime members in those cities can now shop online for meat, seafood, produce and everyday essentials, and have their orders delivered in two hours or less.
Hershey announces investments in emerging snacking businesses
The Hershey Co. is further expanding its position as a snacking category leader, announcing minority investments in emerging snacking businesses FULFIL Holdings Limited and Blue Stripes.
SweeTARTS teams with fashion icon Christian Siriano
SweeTARTS announced Friday its partnership with Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) designer Christian Siriano in celebration of SweeTARTS “Be Both” campaign. Siriano designed a custom couture look inspired by the brand, which celebrates the freedom to be “more than one thing.
PQA seeks comments on proposed standard measure set for pharmacy accountability
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) seeks comments on its “Proposed Standard Measure Set for Pharmacy Accountability in Value-Based Models.
Celestial Seasonings and HeadCount release limited-edition tea
Back by popular demand, Grateful Dead fans can settle down easy with the release of Ramble on Rose, a limited-edition black tea blend from Celestial Seasonings in partnership with nonprofit HeadCount. For the first time ever, this exclusive blend will be available online at no cost.
GIANT Food Stores intros pharmacy app
To make it easier for customers to manage their prescriptions, GIANT Food Stores has launched the GIANT Pharmacy App. When utilizing the free app, customers can request refills, transfer prescriptions and view prescription history.
AZOVA debuting Digital Healthcare Marketplace at NACDS
AZOVA announced Thursday its plans to debut the first ever Digital Health Marketplace bringing consumer access to pharmacy clinical services this month during National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) TSE Conference.
NFL star Travis Kelce wins inaugural Pepsi Paper Football Championship
Pepsi announced Thursday that Travis Kelce was the winner of its inaugural Paper Football Championship.
New report examines progress made across the Surescripts Network Alliance
ARLINGTON, Va. – A new report from Surescripts demonstrates how the nation’s leading health information network collaborated across the health care market to improve the accuracy of e-prescription transactions by 64% since 2016, leading to better e-prescribing quality, safety and cost.
Organic Valley launches new, improved FUEL organic milk shake
Organic Valley announced the launch of its new and improved FUEL high-protein milk shake, packed with organic protein and essential nutrients.
Packaging refinement results in major growth for SKYN condoms
SKYN is reporting unprecedented growth after implementing major packaging refinements. Leading the charge, SKYN Elite condoms – the product which is 20% thinner compared to SKYN Original condoms – has seen 19% growth in market share between October 2018 and April 2019.
CV Sciences signs distribution partnership with The Vitamin Shoppe
CV Sciences announced Thursday the further expansion of its PlusCBD Oil brand into the specialty retail channel with The Vitamin Shoppe.
Teva announces availability of a generic equivalent of EpiPen Jr.
Teva Pharmaceutical announced availability of the FDA-approved generic version of EpiPen Jr (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injector, 0.15 mg, in the U.S. The product is available in most retail pharmacies, and the wholesale acquisition cost is $300 for a 2-pack.