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‘E-store window’ launched by Jean Coutu

Acting on the growing digital commerce trend, Jean Coutu Group has rolled out what it calls an "e-store window" for the holiday season. To buy a product on e-window holiday display, customers scan a QR code using their smartphone.

Topricin Foot Therapy to hit shelves at Walgreens

Topical BioMedics Inc. has landed retail distribution for its Topricin Foot Therapy Cream at Walgreens, the nation’s largest drug chain. The company said Friday that Walgreens will carry Topricin Foot Therapy Cream in the diabetes care section of its nearly 9,000 drug stores.

Pozen to sell Vimovo U.S. rights to Horizon

Horizon Pharma USA Inc. plans to acquire the U.S. rights for Vimovo (naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium) delayed-release tablets from Pozen Inc. Pozen said Tuesday that under its agreement with AstraZeneca AB and Horizon Pharma USA, Horizon will acquire the U.S.

OPI CEO Schaeffer to retire

Coty Inc. has announced the retirement of OPI founder and chief executive officer George Schaeffer. The beauty care giant said Thursday that Schaeffer will continue to work with OPI’s management team in a newly created role as OPI’s strategic board adviser.

Net zero energy store opened by Walgreens

What is believed to be the nation’s first net zero energy store — meaning it is expected to produce as much or more energy than it consumes — has been opened by Walgreen Co. in Evanston, Ill. The store features two wind turbines, nearly 850 solar panels and a geothermal system burrowed

NACDS to Congress: PDMPs key to thwarting Rx abuse

In lead-up to a hearing of the Subcommittee on Health of the House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores highlighted the collaborative role that pharmacy plays in helping curb prescription drug abuse and drug diversion.

Walgreens’ Chawla to head digital-led marketing unit

Illustrating technology’s paramount role in marketing, Walgreen Co. has promoted e-commerce president Sona Chawla to the newly created role of digital and chief marketing officer. Sona Chawla Walgreens said Thursday that Chawla will lead a new Digital and Marketing Division.

Actavis restructures specialty sales organization

Actavis plc announced that it has completed the restructuring of its U.S. Specialty Brands sales organization in the wake of its acquisition of Warner Chilcott. Actavis said Wednesday that Actavis Specialty Brands will have a sales organization of about 750 U.S.

HONEST Tea adds to organic bottled tea lineup

Organic bottled tea maker HONEST Tea is now offering Unsweet Lemon Tea nationally. The company said Wednesday that the the unsweetened, zero-calorie beverage, which is brewed with USDA organic, Fair Trade Certified tea leaves from India, is flavored with organic lemon extract and is available in 16.

Bai Brands, Dr. Pepper Snapple team on distribution

Bai Brands, makers of the Bai 5 line of natural beverages, has entered a distribution agreement with Dr. Pepper Snapple Group. The companies said Tuesdayt that they will now partner in most major markets after having worked together over the last two years in select markets across the country.