The aging of the Baby Boomers has no doubt been a driver for the chain drug store and pharmaceutical industries, especially since the generation had its first members turn 65 in 2011. Yet some intriguing data from the U.S.
Innovation has rolled out RxCollect robotic prescription collation technology for central-fill and mail-order pharmacies.
Global snack maker Mondelēz International is looking to get more out of its media efforts. Mondelēz this week unveiled what it calls a “fearless marketing” model designed to boost the company’s return on investment for its worldwide media spending.
Rite Aid Corp. has opened a new distribution center here, the company’s first new distribution center in 16 years. The 900,000-square-foot Spartanburg distribution center sits on 97 acres and is located near Interstate 85 between Highways 9 and 221.
Ulta Beauty posted robust sales and earnings gains for its fiscal 2016 first quarter. The beauty care retailer said last week that net sales for the quarter ended May 2 surged 23.7% year over year to nearly $1.074 billion. Comparable sales, including stores and e-commerce, were up 15.
To meet rising demand for its products, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare is set to open a new distribution center in the Indianapolis area. The durable medical equipment (DME) manufacturer said Tuesday that the 232,000-square-foot facility, located in Greenwood, Ind.
Skinfix Inc. has expanded retail distribution for its Gentle Baby Collection of natural skin care products. The company said the Skinfix Gentle Baby Collection is now on shelves at CVS Pharmacy and Target stores in the United States and at Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart stores in Canada.
CVS Pharmacy will serve as the exclusive drug store for “Partner in Healthy Living,” a new diabetes care initiative of CVS Health and the American Diabetes Association.
Walgreens Boots Alliance brought the celebration of its Red Nose Day efforts to the floor of the Nasdaq stock exchange. On Thursday, Skip Bourdo, corporate operations vice president at Walgreens, and Christy Gibb of the Comic Relief Board of Trustees rang the Nasdaq opening bell.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is extending for the second consecutive summer a national tour that trains pharmacists to train their colleagues in administering point-of-care testing in community pharmacies.
MinuteClinic, the retail clinic arm of CVS Health, has introduced a new tool to speed up the wait time for patients by allowing them to hold a place in line from their smartphones, computers or tablets.
Russell Stover Chocolates has launched Everyday chocolates, which offer consumers classic and new confections in more convenient packaging for snacking.
Mars Chocolate North America has unveiled new flavor extensions to some of its leading chocolate brands, as well as a roster of new seasonal items.
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Inc. has announced a $6 billion debt offering to help finance its $17.2 billion deal to acquire Rite Aid Corp.
Behaviorial health specialist Genoa has opened its 300th pharmacy location, in Tamarac, Fla. Genoa said Thursday that its new pharmacy is located inside the Henderson Behavioral Health center.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. has acquired six over-the-counter health product brands from Ducere Pharma LLC. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. India-based Dr. Reddy’s, which has its U.S. office in Princeton, N.J.
