Bayer opts not to pursue Schiff acquisition
Bayer HealthCare is stepping away from its proposed deal to acquire Schiff Nutritional International after Reckitt Benckiser Group came in with a higher bid.
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Walgreens mobile app to offer Black Friday coupon
Walgreen Co. is adding a little "mystery" to Black Friday for mobile shoppers. Walgreens said Tuesday that, for the first time, its mobile application will include a "mystery Black Friday" mobile coupon that customers can access for instant in-store savings.
Smith Drug to distribute CoralActives acne lineup
Ermis Labs has entered a distribution agreement with pharmacy wholesaler Smith Drug Co. for its CoralActives acne treatment line.
CVS, Bartell enable smartphone image transfer via Kodak app
Customers of CVS/pharmacy and Bartell Drugs can now wirelessly transfer images from their Android and Apple smartphones using the new Kodak Kiosk Connect App at Kodak Picture Kiosks.
Kellogg unveils holiday Pringles, new snacks for 2013
Kellogg Co. has released limited-edition holiday flavors of its Pringles snack crisps and introduced a range of new snack items for 2013. The company said the Pringles holiday varieties include cinnamon and sugar, pumpkin pie spice and white chocolate peppermint .
Rite Aid, CVS gear up for Black Friday, Cyber Monday
Rite Aid and CVS/pharmacy have rung in the holiday shopping season with a range of deals and promotions heading into Black Friday, following up with more offers on Cyber Monday. Rite Aid said Monday that it’s giving consumers a head start on shopping for Black Friday (Nov.
Reckitt Benckiser bests Bayer’s offer to buy Schiff
Reckitt Benckiser Group has made a $1.4 billion tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of vitamins and nutritional supplements maker Schiff Nutrition International Inc.
PregEase provides remedy for morning sickness
Fairhaven Health has rolled out PregEase, a natural supplement designed to relieve two of the most common pregnancy complaints: morning sickness and heartburn. PregEase blends a range of natural ingredients that address common pregnancy symptoms.
Bartell kicks off Space Needle promo
Bartell Drugs has launched "Rocket to the Top of the Space Needle," a promotion being done in tandem with one of Seattle’s marquee attractions.
NACDS, health groups call for action on drug abuse, diversion
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has teamed up with pain care advocacy and other health organizations in calling on lawmakers to help address the problem of prescription drug diversion and abuse.
Ontario looks to widen scope of Rx practice
Marshall Moleschi, registrar of Ontario College of Pharmacists, told his audience at the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores 2012 Conference that policy makers and the health care community are keen to see pharmacy professionals practice to their full scope.
Pharmacy operators adjust to post-election landscape
Chain drug retailers are awaiting the implications of President Barack Obama’s re-election for the looming fiscal cliff, while gearing up for the now certain rollout of the health care reform law.
CACDS sizes up challenges of changing business model
Adding new services to an established business model, as community pharmacy is now in the process of accomplishing, is challenging but it can be done profitably, said Steve Wilton, vice president of pharmacy affairs at the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores, at CACDS’ annual conference.
CVS, Kodak extend photo printing pact
CVS/pharmacy and Eastman Kodak Co. are expanding their retail photo printing relationship through 2016. Kodak said late Friday that CVS, with more than 15,000 Kodak Picture Kiosks in its 7,400 drug stores, is the largest customer of the Kodak Retail Systems Solutions (RSS) business.
Walgreens serves up free A1C, glucose testing
Walgreen Co. and its Take Care Clinics are offering free health testing for hemoglobin A1C and blood glucose at more than 3,000 locations through the end of this month.
Jean Coutu goes live with online boutique
The Jean Coutu Group has launched a new online boutique offering gift sets for the holiday season along with a range of beauty care items.