Fred’s Inc. CEO Michael Bloom resigns
Fred’s Inc. announced on Friday that chief executive officer Michael Bloom resigned from his post, effective on April 24. He also resigned from his seat on the company’s board.
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Rexall to shutter 40 stores
McKesson Canada’s Rexall chain is closing 40 outlets in Ontario and Western Canada, nearly one-tenth of its total store base, according to a memo sent to company employees. The closings come about a year and a half after San Francisco-based McKesson Corp. finalized the purchase of Rexall Health.
“Getting Wiggy” cards from American Greetings offer birthday squeals
American Greetings latest greeting card invention, the “Getting Wiggy” collection, is full of sidesplitting personality.
NACDS welcomes House drug disposal bill
ARLINGTON, Va. – On the day before National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores today thanked the lead U.S. House of Representatives sponsors of H.R.
Suppliers roll out products for a more restful sleep
The problem of too little sleep is as critical as ever. According to a recent Consumer Reports survey, 27% of 4,023 U.S. adults polled said they had trouble falling asleep or staying asleep most nights, and 68% struggled with sleep at least once a week. “Sleep is very important,” says Mary Adekunle,
The ethos that guides the industry leaders
CVS Health and Walgreens are commonly referred to as the leaders in the drug store business. The designation usually is meant to convey the scale of their operations compared to that of their competitors in the trade class (sales at Rite Aid Corp.
PBM rebates’ impact at the Rx counter
slowing growth, rising pain at the pharmacy counter — have
Albertsons names Sean Barrett SVP, advertising and marketing
Albertsons Cos. announced that Sean Barrett has been promoted to senior vice president of advertising and marketing.
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime and Walgreens gain access to more specialty drugs
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, the combined central specialty and home delivery pharmacy formed by Walgreens and pharmacy benefit manager Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime), and Walgreens, announce the availability of several new limited distribution drugs for its specialty patients.
Foundation to offer opioid resource grants
The AmerisourceBergen Foundation has launched a new grant program broadening its efforts to curb opioid abuse.
NACDS applauds Senate letter on TRICARE pharmacy access
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores today thanked U.S. Senators Michael Rounds (R, S.D.) and Gary Peters (D, Mich.) for their leadership in sending a bipartisan letter to the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Robert Wilkie, undersecretary for personnel and readiness.
Shea Moisture Red Palm Oil taking over Curlkit’s April subscription box
This month, Curlkit has collaborated with Shea Moisture and the top hair care brand is exclusively taking over Curlkit’s April 2018 subscription box with its New Red Palm Oil Collection.
CVS: committed to safe medication disposal
CVS Health today underscored its commitment to helping communities safely dispose of unwanted medications, particularly as an important step in helping to address and prevent opioid abuse and misuse.
Aurobindo receives FDA approval for capecitabine tablets
Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for capecitabine tablets USP, 150 mg, and 500 mg. Aurobindo’s capecitabine tablets USP are an AB-rated generic equivalent to the reference listed drug Xeloda.
GMDC names Tom Duffy VP of member development
Industry veteran Tom Duffy has been named vice president of member development at the Global Market Development Center (GMDC).
Brush Buddies intros new soft toothbrush line
Brush Buddies, the makers of the 90-Day Toothbrush and the award-winning Brush Beatz singing oral care line, comes Caress, an innovative new line of soft, soothing toothbrushes for the sensitive mouth.