With the National Association of Chain Drug Stores gearing up for its annual NACDS Regional Chain Conference, which will run from February 4 through February 6 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., it is a good moment to appraise that segment of the community pharmacy industry.
In recent testimony before the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) chief executive officer B.
Sam’s Club plans to close 63 of its U.S. outlets in the next few weeks. The Walmart warehouse club chain said Thursday that the move will leave it with 597 locations, most of which also house pharmacies.
KISS Products Inc. has blended innovation and social media savvy to drive market share in the booming eyelash category. KISS said it has climbed to No. 1 in the U.S. false eyelash segment in terms of dollar and unit sales, based on Nielsen market data. The company attributes its growth
Heading into 2018, the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada (Neighbourhood Pharmacies) has become the acknowledged leader and advocate for our members across Canada.
WASHINGTON – The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) announced two significant changes to its Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Program that will take effect on Jan. 1, 2020.
AstraZeneca announced that Bydureon BCise (exenatide extended-release injectable suspension 2 mg) is now available in pharmacies across the United States. Bydureon BCise was recently approved by the U.S.
Heightened influenza activity nationwide has prompted Rite Aid Corp. to spotlight its pharmacies as a convenient destination to get vaccinated for the flu. Rite Aid said Thursday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports widespread flu activity in 46 states.
Retail network sales rose in the fiscal 2018 third quarter at the Jean Coutu Group, which posted declined corporate sales and earnings. On Thursday, the company also reaffirmed the closing timetable for its acquisition by Canadian food and drug retailer Metro Inc. The $4.
In a major brand relaunch, Coca-Cola Co. has added four new flavors to Diet Coke and revamped its packaging, shifting to a taller, sleeker and more colorful cans that still hold the same 12-oz. portion of soda. “Diet Coke is one of the most iconic brands loved by millions of fans in North
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has tabbed best-selling author and business consultant Jim Collins as a keynote speaker for the 2018 NACDS Annual Meeting.
Each year, the Food Marketing Institute surveys food retailers to identify what trends will have a positive or a negative impact their company’s sales and profits.
Actress Gal Gadot, known for her movie roles as superheroine Wonder Woman, has been named a Revlon global brand ambassador.
Jill Turner-Mitchael, senior vice president and general merchandise manager for consumables and health and wellness at Sam’s Club, is retiring. A Sam’s Club spokeswoman confirmed that Turner-Mitchael plans to retire at the end of the fiscal year.
Boiron USA said the severe cough/cold/flu season is driving sales of its revamped ThroatCalm homeopathic sore throat pain reliever.
Though online was the star of the strong 2017 holiday retail sales season, the period also brought good news for brick-and-mortar retailers.
