PerceptiMed adds to sales team
PerceptiMed has named three industry veterans to its sales team. The appointments of A.J. Lipka, Jonathan Jacobs and Lori Lewonski expand the company’s sales and marketing organization to eight members.
Supplier News
Hallmark helps retailers increase profitability of the virtual basket
KANSAS CITY – Hallmark is partnering with retailers to drive profitability by bringing the greeting card aisle to the online marketplace. This focus on delivering new and innovative solutions comes at a time when the grocery industry is experiencing growth in online sales.
Wegmans and higi launch data-driven integration
CHICAGO – Health screening kiosk supplier higi today announced an initiative with Wegmans Food Markets Inc. to allow the grocer’s customers and employees to link their health data directly to the chain’s pharmacy management system.
Study to probe Jardiance effects on kidney disease
Boehringer Ingelheim and Eli Lilly and Co.
Emergen-C rolling out Probiotics+ powdered drink supplement
Emergen-C is adding to its product lineup this week with the introduction of Probiotics+, a new powdered drink supplement that naturally supports daily immune health and aids in digestion. “We know that a healthy gut plays a large role in our immune health. In fact, the gut is home to 70% of
Garnier, Biofreeze top IRI 2017 H&BA Pacesetters
Garnier Whole Blends, Biofreeze, and Herbal Essences Bio:Renew led last year’s most succesful nonfoods launches, IRI reported today. The three H&BA brands had first-year sales of $122 million, $78 million and $75 million, respectively.
Johnson & Johnson Vision develops contact lens innovation
Johnson & Johnson Vision announced ACUVUE OASYS with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology, a first of its kind contact lens that provides wearers with vision correction and a dynamic photochromic filter that helps to continuously balance the amount of light entering the eye.
Vicks ZzzQuil expands sleep offerings
Vicks ZzzQuil is introducing new additions to its sleep products including Vicks ZzzQuil PURE Zzzs Melatonin Gummies.
Camila Mendes joins John Frieda Hair Care
Camila Mendes, leading actress and style star, is the newest influencer to join John Frieda Hair Care in their mission to encourage women to express themselves through their hair.
Wakefern to host store brand sourcing event
Wakefern Food Corp. plans to host a store brand sourcing event on Thursday, May 17. The one day exclusive supplier program at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison, N.J., will pair potential new vendors with Wakefern buyers and category managers in private, 20-minute meetings.
Mylan to partner with Mapi Pharma on new MS drug
Mylan N.V. and Mapi Pharma Ltd. announced that the two companies will team on the development and commercialization of GA Depot, a long-acting Glatiramer Acetate product. Mylan is acquiring global marketing rights to the product. GA Depot is a proposed once-monthly injection for the treatment of
Eosera enhances offering for audiologists and hearing aid centers
Biotechnology innovator Eosera, Inc., announced today that Earwax MD, one of the ear care market’s newest earwax impaction solutions, will enhance its offering for audiologists and hearing aid centers at the annual audiology meeting, AAA 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. next week.
Mars unveils chocolate M&M’s ice cream sandwich
Mars Wrigley Confectionery has expanded its ice cream lineup with the introduction of the new chocolate-flavored M&M’s ice cream sandwich. M&M’S Chocolate Cookie Sandwiches are made with reduced-fat chocolate ice cream sandwiched by two cookies packed with M&M’s Minis.
Sanofi insulin savings program aims to cut costs
Sanofi’s new Insulins VALyou Savings Program will seek to help lower out-of-pocket costs for people living with diabetes who otherwise would pay full retail price for Lantus or Admelog.
Express Scripts names Ron Guerrier CIO
Express Scripts recently announced that Ron Guerrier will join the company as chief information officer, effective April 16, 2018.
Mylan to introduce new Symfi HIV treatment
Global pharmaceutical company Mylan N.V. recently announced that it will introduce in the U.S. a third cost-saving HIV combination. The U.S.