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E.l.f. Beauty thrives with social, multichannel strategies

E.l.f. Beauty thrives with social, multichannel strategies

E.l.f. Beauty Inc. cites its strong social media presence and multichannel approach as key factors behind its robust sales growth. The cosmetics and beauty care company late Thursday reported an 11% year-over-year sales gain to $56.3 million for the third quarter and a 22% rise to $153.

Election ’16: Pharmacy holds support in Congress

Election ’16: Pharmacy holds support in Congress

The chain drug industry upheld its base of pharmacy advocates in Congress despite “one of the most tumultuous election cycles in modern times,” said National Association of Chain Drug Stores president and chief executive officer Steve Anderson.

Bartell Drugs readies launch of 65th store

Bartell Drugs readies launch of 65th store

Bartell Drugs is set to mark the opening of its newest store, in Seattle’s burgeoning Ballard neighborhood. The Puget Sound-area drug chain said is plans to hold a grand opening event for the Ballard store, its 65th overall, on Nov. 19.

Dollar General to open small-format store

Dollar General to open small-format store

Dollar General Corp. plans to open the first of its new small-format stores early next year in Nashville. Dubbed DGX, the new format aims to serve busy metropolitan shoppers with everyday-low prices on daily essential items in a convenient, easy-to-shop format, Dollar General said Wednesday.

Private equity’s place in WBA-Rite Aid talks

Private equity’s place in WBA-Rite Aid talks

Walgreens Boots Alliance and Rite Aid recently extended the agreement end date for their merger transaction until late January, with the expectation that the deal will get the Federal Trade Commission’s OK in early 2017.

Target adds logistics vet Natarajan

Target adds logistics vet Natarajan

Target Corp. has hired former Walmart executive Shekar Natarajan for the newly created role of senior vice president, network planning and operational design, with oversight of Target’s direct-to-store and direct-to-customer shipping operations.