Skip to content

Latest

Rite Aid store opening in NYC to spotlight Plenti

Rite Aid store opening in NYC to spotlight Plenti

This weekend, Rite Aid Corp. plans to highlight Plenti, the loyalty coalition of which it’s a founding partner, at a grand reopening event for a Wellness Store remodel in Flushing, N.Y. The drug chain said Wednesday that the celebration, will be held on Saturday, June 20, from noon to 4 p.m.

NABP on assessing online pharmacy safety

NABP on assessing online pharmacy safety

Dr. Carmen Catizone, executive director at the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), and attorney Libby Baney recently were interviewed about how to shop safely for medications online and avoid illicit sellers peddling counterfeit drugs.

Genoa acquires Northeast Pharmaceuticals

Genoa, a QoL Healthcare Company, has acquired long-term care pharmacy provider Northeast Pharmaceuticals Inc. Financial terms of the deal, announced this week, weren’t disclosed. Montgomery, Ala.

Reports: Coty to buy P&G beauty businesses

Reports: Coty to buy P&G beauty businesses

Coty Inc. is slated to acquire three beauty care businesses from Procter & Gamble Co., according to published reports. The New York Post reported late Monday that Coty has won an auction to buy P&G’s CoverGirl and Max Factor cosmetics brands, hair care business and fragrance business.

Pantene signs Selena Gomez as brand ambassador

Pantene signs Selena Gomez as brand ambassador

Procter & Gamble Co. has signed up singer and actress Selena Gomez as an ambassador for its Pantene hair care brand. P&G said Monday that Gomez will be featured in Pantene’s “Strong Is Beautiful” promotional campaign slated to launch in August.

Perfecta Products unveils rebranded Zim’s Max

Perfecta Products unveils rebranded Zim’s Max

Perfecta Products Inc. is rebranding all of its Zim’s over-the-counter product line to Zim’s Max. Perfecta said Monday that the move includes a new logo and package design, and all current Zim’s products — spanning pain relief, skin care, body care, lip care, foot care, elder care and first aid —

Target CEO: CVS deal represents ‘significant shift’

Target CEO: CVS deal represents ‘significant shift’

With CVS Health running Target Corp.’s pharmacies and clinics, the discount chain will be better able to focus on providing wellness products and services throughout its stores, according to Target chairman and chief executive officer Brian Cornell.

Schreiber returns to Canada to lead Rexall Health

Schreiber returns to Canada to lead Rexall Health

Canada’s Rexall/Rexall Pharma Plus drug chain has a new chief executive officer and a new operating structure. Former Shoppers Drug Mart chief executive Jürgen Schreiber has been named CEO of Rexall Health, a newly formed banner under the Katz Group.