L’Oreal USA creates chief retail officer post
L’Oreal USA has promoted Marc-Alexandre Risch to chief retail officer, a newly created position.
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At Home skin care kits address chronic conditions
Product Quest Manufacturing and McCord Research have launched hospital-grade skin care kits under the brand name At Home – Where Healing Happens. The companies said Tuesday that the eight At Home kits — available at select CVS Pharmacy stores and at CVS.
Allergan partners with Bosworth to launch Aczone Gel
Allergan plc has teamed up with actress and model Kate Bosworth to launch Aczone Gel 7.5%, a new prescription topical treatment for acne.
Minerva’s Pure Gold Collagen Mini launches at Walgreens
Minerva Research Labs is expanding its presence in the United States with the rollout of its Pure Gold Collagen Mini liquid skin care supplement at Walgreens. Minerva said Monday that the product’s debut at select Walgreens locations follows its U.S. retail introduction at Ulta Beauty stores.
Revlon buys Cutex businesses from Coty
Revlon Inc. has acquired Coty Inc.’s international businesses for nail care brand Cutex. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Revlon said Monday that with the transaction, it has completed the global consolidation of the Cutex brand’s worldwide operations under Revlon management.
AmerisourceBergen shapes health care delivery
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has done much to redefine the role of the pharmaceutical wholesaler in recent years. The company has augmented its core drug distribution operation with a variety of capabilities that better position it to help business partners throughout the supply chain succeed.
Mylan releases Cleocin generic in U.S.
Mylan N.V. has launched clindamycin palmitate hydrochloride oral solution 75 mg/5 ml, an antibiotic, in the United States. Mylan said Friday that its product is a generic version of Cleocin solution by Pharmacia/Upjohn (Pfizer) .
Culturelle launches new kids probiotic
Culturelle has released a new probiotic for children designed to address regularity issues. Called Culturelle Kids Regularity Gentle-Go, the product combines the most clinically studied “good” bacteria, Lactobacillus, with dietary fiber sourced from kiwi and chicory root, the i-Health Inc.
J&J to buy Vogue International for $3.3 billion
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. plans to acquire Vogue International, maker of the OGX hair care brand, for about $3.3 billion in cash.
Takeda, Lundbeck make vortioxetine available in U.S.
Trintellix (vortioxetine), a once-daily oral antidepressant indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adults, has been rolled out to U.S. pharmacies by Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. and Lundbeck.
Patterson Medical acquiring Performance Health
Patterson Medical is purchasing Performance Health in what is being described as a complementary combination that will serve as a multichannel branded supplier to rehabilitation, recovery and sports medicine customers. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Innovation launches RxCollect for high-volume pharmacies
Innovation has rolled out RxCollect robotic prescription collation technology for central-fill and mail-order pharmacies.
Mondelez embraces ‘fearless’ media strategy
Global snack maker Mondelēz International is looking to get more out of its media efforts. Mondelēz this week unveiled what it calls a “fearless marketing” model designed to boost the company’s return on investment for its worldwide media spending.
Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare to open new DC
To meet rising demand for its products, Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare is set to open a new distribution center in the Indianapolis area. The durable medical equipment (DME) manufacturer said Tuesday that the 232,000-square-foot facility, located in Greenwood, Ind.
Skinfix Gentle Baby rolls out to more retailers
Skinfix Inc. has expanded retail distribution for its Gentle Baby Collection of natural skin care products. The company said the Skinfix Gentle Baby Collection is now on shelves at CVS Pharmacy and Target stores in the United States and at Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart stores in Canada.
Russell Stover delves into snacks with Everyday line
Russell Stover Chocolates has launched Everyday chocolates, which offer consumers classic and new confections in more convenient packaging for snacking.