Fred’s Pharmacy serves up Part D assistance
With the start of Medicare Part D open enrollment, Fred’s Pharmacy is lending seniors a hand in determining their best prescription drug benefit options.
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Nivea launches Radiant Silk In-Shower Body Lotion
Nivea has expanded its In-Shower Body Lotion line for women. The Beiersdorf Inc. skin care brand said the new Nivea Radiant Silk In-Shower Body Lotion provides a time-saving two-in-one benefit by moisturizing while gently exfoliating the skin.
Food, drug, mass favored venues for in-store shoppers
Food, drug and mass chains are a favored retail destination of shoppers who prefer an in-store versus an online experience, according to a consumer poll by Imprint Plus.
Amgen CEO elected as PhRMA chairman
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) has named Amgen Inc. chairman and chief executive officer Robert Bradway as chairman-elect.
McKesson bolsters support of pharmacy ownership
McKesson Corp.’s RxOwnership team is sponsoring educational programs for current and future pharmacists considering pharmacy ownership at the 2017 NCPA Annual Conference.
Independent pharmacies keep care at forefront
Despite pharmaceutical market changes pressuring their businesses, independent pharmacies remain a mainstay care destination for millions of Americans, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association’s 2017 NCPA Digest.
CVS brings deeper insight to Rx decision making
CVS Health has adopted the Epic Healthy Planet population health and analytics platform to gain insights on dispensing patterns and medication adherence behavior.
Catalina names global chief retail officer
Tom Corley has joined Catalina as global chief retail officer and president of U.S. retail. The shopper intelligence and personalized digital media firm said Monday that, in the role, Corley will lead Catalina’s U.S.
CVS extends kudos to its pharmacists
CVS Health is honoring the patient care efforts of its 30,000 pharmacists as part of the annual American Pharmacists Month observation in October.
Emerson Group promotes Ed Morgan to president
The Emerson Group has named Ed Morgan as president. Prior to his promotion, Morgan was serving the company as vice president and partner. He joined Emerson in 2005 as business manager, a role that allowed him to contribute to the company’s Bentonville, Ark.
CVS targets youth e-cigarette use
CVS Health continues to back up its mantra of getting people “on the path to better health” with action. Having dropped tobacco from its stores and refocused its front end on better-for-you products, CVS is taking aim at e-cigarettes.
Hibiclens clears up hand washing misperceptions
Consumers aren’t quite clear about effective protection against germs, bacteria and viruses, according to a survey commissioned by Mölnlycke Health Care, the maker of Hibiclens antiseptic skin cleanser.
ECRM honors chains for merchandising prowess
Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing (ECRM) is turning the spotlight on nine food, drug and mass retailers with Merchant Team of the Year awards. ECRM said the awards, its second annual, are being presented to the chains for their excellence in sourcing, merchandising and supplier collaboration.
Jean Coutu Group tallies 2Q sales gains
Retail and corporate sales climbed at Jean Coutu Group in the fiscal 2018 second quarter, the first reporting period since its $4.5 billion (Canadian) deal to be acquired by Metro Inc. Net profit per share in the quarter ended Sept.
Pharmacy retailers support National Check Your Meds Day
CVS Pharmacy, Walmart, Albertsons, Costco, Target and Sam’s Club are among the chains participating in National Check Your Meds Day, an initiative of Consumer Reports and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
KISS Gold Edition hair tools roll out to Walmart, Kroger
KISS Products Inc. is expanding retail distribution of its KISS Gold Edition hair appliances and accessories to Walmart and Kroger. KISS said Wednesday that the rollout to the two mass chains builds on KISS Gold Edition’s launch in July exclusively at Amazon.com.