Key Brands appoints sales and marketing director
Vanessa Haynes has been named director of sales and marketing at hair care and skin care manufacturer Key Brands International Ltd.
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Coty unveils new brand vision for CoverGirl
Coty Inc. is redefining the CoverGirl brand in an effort that the company describes as “the biggest reinvention in CoverGirl’s 60-year history.” The brand vision for CoverGirl, acquired just over a year ago from Procter & Gamble Co., will now be under the mantra “I Am What I Make Up.” Coty said
Pharmacy patient reviews that carry weight
Not all pharmacy patient reviews are the same, according to digital health specialist RxWiki. The Austin, Texas-based company, known for its Digital Pharmacist software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform, on Thursday said it has launched Patient Verified Reviews.
Mylan releases Concerta generic
Mylan N.V. has launched methylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release tablets, a medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in the United States. Mylan said its product, a generic version of Concerta tablets from Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc.
More Kmart stores set to close
Sears Holdings Corp. has announced another round of Sears and Kmart stores to be shut in the coming months. Employees have been notified that more than 30 Sears and Kmart locations will be closed in the early part of 2017. Florida, with seven Kmart stores slated for closing, and Kentucky, with
CEO succession in store at Hershey in new year
The new year will bring new leadership to chocolate, candy and snack giant The Hershey Co. Plans call for Michele Buck, executive vice president and chief operating officer, to take the reins as president chief executive officer on March 1, succeeding John Bilbrey.
Prestige Brands to acquire C.B. Fleet Co.
Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. plans to buy over-the-counter medicine and personal care manufacturer C.B. Fleet Co. from private equity firm Gryphon Investors for $825 million in cash.
Holiday sales at drug chains up slightly
Holiday sales at drug chains edged up slightly versus a year ago, as uncertainty over the economy left consumers wary of boosting their spending. Another crimp on sales growth was deep discounts.
Domenic Pilla tabbed as McKesson Canada CEO
McKesson Corp. has closed its $2.1 billion (U.S.) acquisition of Canadian drug chain Rexall Health and hired Domenic Pilla as chief executive officer of McKesson Canada. McKesson said late Wednesday that Pilla is slated to take the reins as McKesson Canada CEO on Jan. 3. In the role, he will
Hydroxycut launches weight-loss app
Weight-control supplement brand Hydroxycut has rolled out a free weight-loss mobile app. Iovate Health Sciences International Inc.
Fred’s institutes ‘poison pill’ plan
Fred’s Inc. has adopted a shareholder rights plan, also known as a “poison pill,” after a hedge fund recently became the company’s single largest shareholder.
Cardinal Health settles civil portion of 2012 diversion case
Cardinal Health Inc. has reached a nationwide settlement with the federal government that resolves the outstanding civil penalty portion of its 2012 administrative settlement with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Endo makes changes to executive team
Endo International plc has announced executive changes in its U.S. branded drug and research-and-development units. Endo said Patrick Barry has been appointed as senior vice president of U.S.
Walgreens deploys drug disposal kiosks in N.J.
Walgreens has launched its safe medication disposal kiosk program at 16 stores in New Jersey.
Fred’s poised to be chain drug player
Though Fred’s name came up in the buzz surrounding the Walgreens-Rite Aid merger talks with the FTC, the Southeastern retailer’s move to buy 865 Rite Aid stores for $950 million in cash from Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) still was surprising.
Huggies first to offer buy-in-bulk for diaper banks
Early next year, Huggies plans to launch a program enabling diaper banks to buy bulk quantities of its diapers at competitive prices. The Kimberly-Clark baby care brand said Thursday that it will be the first global diaper brand to offer such a program.