Kevin Hourican named interim head of CVS Pharmacy
Kevin Hourican, executive vice president of retail pharmacy and supply chain at CVS Health, will run the company’s retail division on an interim basis following the departure of Helena Foulkes.
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CVS Health sees solid finish to 2017 fiscal year
Driven by growth in its pharmacy benefit management unit, and overcoming softness in its retail business, CVS Health posted increased sales and beat Wall Street’s earnings forecast for its 2017 fourth quarter and fiscal year. CVS said Thursday that for the fourth quarter ended Dec.
Surge in flu lifts sales of OTCs and related products
The escalating number of flu cases nationwide has hoisted sales of over-the-counter medicines and other products that help treat and manage flu symptoms, according to market research firm IRI. In a new report titled “Flu Fury: IRI Pinpoints How Flu Is Impacting U.S.
Coty launches app-free virtual try-on tool for CoverGirl
Coty Inc.’s CoverGirl brand is launching what the company calls the first full-look live mobile/web try-on experience.
Crest Gum Detoxify toothpaste reaches below gum line
Crest has expanded its oral care product lineup with Gum Detoxify, a new toothpaste that’s specially formulated to improve gum health. The Procter & Gamble Co.
Jeb Bush to speak at NACDS-PAC Breakfast
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has been tabbed to speak at the NACDS Political Action Committee Breakfast, held at the 2018 NACDS Annual Meeting. The NACDS-PAC Breakfast is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Monday, April 23. The NACDS Annual Meeting runs April 21 to 24 in Palm Beach, Fla.
Shoppers Drug Mart goes live with Wellwise.ca
Shoppers Drug Mart has followed up the debut of its Wellwise store format catering to seniors with the launch of a dedicated e-commerce site, Wellwise.ca. Canada’s largest drug chain said Wednesday that Wellwise.ca offers a wide selection of health and wellness products plus direct-to-home delivery.
Gourlay: ‘Pharmacy is beautifully positioned’
Pharmacy retailers and suppliers have a world of possibilities in front of them amid an evolving retail health care landscape, industry executives said at the 2018 NACDS Regional Chain Conference.
Waterpik debuts Sidekick, Whitening water flossers
Waterpik Inc. has ushered in what it calls a “new era in oral care products” with introduction of the Waterpik Sidekick Water Flosser and Waterpik Whitening Water Flosser.
Bausch + Lomb campaign helps raise awareness of AMD
NEW YORK – Bausch + Lomb has launched a new public service announcement and docu-series to raise awareness of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in people ages 50 and older.
NACDS updates point-of-care testing course
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has launched an updated Community Pharmacy-Based Point-of-Care Certificate Program. NACDS said Tuesday that it revised the point-of-care certificate program to offer a richer, more engaging experience for learners and trainers.
Bayer hires ABC News’ Dan Childs for U.S. media relations
ABC News medical journalist Dan Childs has joined Bayer as director of external communications, with responsibility mainly for U.S. media relations. Childs started at Bayer on Feb. 5. Most recently, he served as managing editor of the ABC News medical unit, a post he has held since October 2012.
CVS MinuteClinic to offer free heart health screenings
CVS Health’s MinuteClinic will provide free heart health screenings each week throughout this month. Dubbed “Know Your Numbers,” the MinuteClinic heart health screenings will be offered every Wednesday in February at all MinuteClinic locations.
Novo Nordisk launches Ozempic, Fiasp in U.S.
Novo Nordisk has released two new diabetes medications, Ozempic (semaglutide injection 0.5 mg and 1 mg) and Fiasp (insulin aspart injection 100 units/ml), to U.S. pharmacies.
CVS’ Helena Foulkes named Hudson’s Bay CEO
CVS Health executive Helena Foulkes is joining department store retailer Hudson’s Bay Co. (HBC), operator of Lord & Taylor and Saks Fifth Avenue, as chief executive officer. HBC said Monday that Foulkes is slated to begin in the new role on Feb. 19. At CVS, she currently serves as a corporate
Kroger to sell convenience stores for $2.15 billion
Several months after putting its convenience store business on the block, The Kroger Co. has landed a $2.15 billion deal to sell the unit to EG Group, a United Kingdom-based fuel station convenience store retailer.