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Dollar General set to ramp up expansion

Dollar General set to ramp up expansion

Over the next two years, Dollar General Corp. plans to open nearly 2,000 new stores. The deep discount chain said late Wednesday that about 900 new stores and 875 relocations/remodels are slated for the current 2016 fiscal year.

Tec Labs launches Tecnu Bites & Stings textured wipes

Tec Labs launches Tecnu Bites & Stings textured wipes

Tec Labs has introduced Tecnu Bites & Stings Medicated Itch and Pain Relief Wipes, which feature a new technology for treating insect bites and bee stings. The company said Wednesday that each wipe has one side that is textured and one that is smooth, a feature trademarked as Tecnu Textures.

Camber rolls out Zocor, Valcyte generics

Camber rolls out Zocor, Valcyte generics

Camber Pharmaceuticals has launched two new generic drug products. The company has released simvastatin tablets, a cholesterol-lowering medication, in strengths of 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 40 mg and 80 mg.

New chairman to take the reins at Fred’s

The same day that Fred’s Inc. reported fiscal 2015 results, the pharmacy and discount store retailer named a new chairman. Fred’s said Wednesday that Michael Hayes, 74, is slated to step down as chairman of the board of directors on April 15, to be succeeded by director Thomas Tashjian, 61.

Twinlab announces CEO succession

Twinlab announces CEO succession

Nutritional supplements maker Twinlab Consolidated Holdings Inc. has named Naomi Whittel as president and chief executive officer. Twinlab said Whittel takes the reins from Tom Tolworthy, who is leaving the company to pursue other ventures.

American Associated Pharmacies to acquire PIPCo

American Associated Pharmacies to acquire PIPCo

Pharmacy cooperative American Associated Pharmacies (AAP) plans to acquire Partners in Pharmacy Cooperative (PIPCo). Financial terms of the acquisition weren’t disclosed. AAP said late Monday that PIPCo will be rebranded and operated under the AAP banner.

Rite Aid’s Health Dialog brings Nurse Line to L.A. Care

Rite Aid’s Health Dialog brings Nurse Line to L.A. Care

Rite Aid Corp. subsidiary Health Dialog will provide members of L.A. Care Health Plan, the largest U.S. public health plan, with round-the-clock telephone access to registered nurses, including from select Rite Aid drug stores. Under the agreement, announced Monday, L.A.

Millennials impose new dynamic in cosmetics

Millennials impose new dynamic in cosmetics

and indeed exceeds — the hype. I am speaking of the vaunted Millennials, the 18- to 34-year-old age group who one would think (based on the all of the articles in the press) accounted for the vast

Discount Drug Mart keeps front end interesting

Discount Drug Mart keeps front end interesting

Discount Drug Mart’s 55% contribution to sales from the front end is unusual for the chain drug industry and is supported by such unconventional categories as video rentals and delis. More than 40 of the retailer’s 73 stores have delis, and all new units get the department.

L’Oréal Multi-Cultural Beauty makes pair of appointments

L’Oréal Multi-Cultural Beauty makes pair of appointments

The L’Oréal USA Multi-Cultural Beauty Division has announced two appointments in marketing communications. L’Oréal said Friday that Vivianna Blanch has been named vice president of integrated consumer communications, and Crystal Thompson has been hired as director of public relations.