ECRM webcast to feature Walgreens’ Shannon Curtin
Next month, Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing (ECRM) plans to air a supplier webcast on beauty care and personal care featuring Walgreens executive Shannon Curtin.
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Health coverage conundrum?
The advance of health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is encountering some roadblocks, including a high court challenge that could impact the health benefits of millions of Americans.
NACDS announces Insight Sessions for Total Store Expo
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has unveiled its lineup of educational Insight Sessions for the 2015 NACDS Total Store Expo.
Walmart elects Penner as new chairman
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Walmart’s board of directors has elected Greg Penner to serve as chairman. He succeeds Rob Walton, 70, who has served as chairman since 1992. Walmart said Friday that Walton will continue to serve on the board.
Cardinal Health to buy Harvard Drug Group
Cardinal Health Inc. plans to acquire pharmaceutical distributor The Harvard Drug Group (THDG) from private equity firm Court Square Capital Partners for $1.115 billion.
Pharmacy startup PillPack eyes retail locations
Thirteen-month old PillPack, an online pharmacy that bills itself as a simpler solution for medication management, is planning retail sites. The Manchester, N.H.
Fruth Pharmacy offers talking Rx label for visually impaired
This month, Fruth Pharmacy plans to help demonstrate a new talking prescription label for the visually impaired. The regional drug chain has rolled out the AccessaMed prescription label to all of its 26 stores in West Virginia and Ohio.
P&G launches Gillette Shave Club
Gillette aims to deliver more value to men — and earn their loyalty — with the launch of the free Gillette Shave Club for men, which provides a range of grooming information, a chance to win new prizes and perks, and an enhanced subscription shopping experience.
Rite Aid sees comp-store sales edge up in May
Comparable-store sales at Rite Aid Corp. rose in May despite almost flat results in the front end. The drug chain said Thursday that for the five weeks ended May 30, same-store sales gained 2.1% year over year. The company had reported a 3% comp-store sales increase for April. In the front
Maesa Group acquires P2 Cosmetics brand
Maesa Group, an international designer and manufacturer of private-label and exclusive beauty care products, has acquired P2 Cosmetics, a leading beauty brand in Europe.
EverPro debuts Gray Away root concealer
EverPro Beauty has introduced Gray Away, a professional-grade salon formula that gives women a fast, easy and effective way to temporarily touch up gray roots in their hair.
Mylan, Teva roll out generic versions of Intuniv
Mylan N.V. and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. have released guanfacine extended-release tablets, a nonstimulant medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in the United States.
Drug distributors reap benefits of tech investment
The rapid adoption of new technology is making the drug distribution industry healthier than ever.
Nature Made set to launch new probiotic
Nature Made has unveiled Nature Made Advanced Dual Support, a new probiotic that offers comprehensive digestive support.
Lannett wraps up Silarx acquisition
Lannett Co. has completed its acquisition of Silarx Pharmaceuticals Inc, , a manufacturer and marketer of liquid generic drug products. The deal also includes a related real estate entity, Lannett said Tuesday.
CVS, HHS team up to promote online health tool
CVS Health has partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to promote myhealthfinder, an online health tool.