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Creme of Nature creates new plant-derived relaxer system
Antoinette AlexanderHair care manufacturer Creme of Nature has announced that it is launching Straight from Eden, a new relaxer system that utilizes a straightening creme that is 100% derived from...
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Category management veteran Mike Cirilli joins L&R Distributors
Alaric DeArmentA New York-based distribution, merchandising and analytics firm has hired a former executive from Rite Aid and Duane Reade.read more
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Aetna CVS/pharmacy PDP adds Walmart to preferred pharmacy network
Antoinette AlexanderAetna has announced that Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies have been added to the preferred pharmacy network of the Aetna CVS/pharmacy Prescription Drug Plan as of Jan. 1.read more
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Dr Pepper continues celebration of individuality
Ryan ChavisIt's a new year, one filled with high hopes and endless possibilities. And Dr Pepper hopes consumers choose to celebrate what makes them one of a kind in 2014 through the "One of One" (“/1”)...
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Walgreens well positioned to seize opportunities created by convergence of...
Michael JohnsenWalgreens is not only completely transforming its drug store business from a prescription medicine dispensary to healthcare provider, they're continuing to deliver shareholder value.read...
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Jim Sinegal receives NRF's 2014 Gold Medal Award
Alaric DeArmentThe semi-retired CEO of Costco Wholesale has been named as the recipient of the top award from the National Retail Federation at the trade group's upcoming trade show this month, the NRF...
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Family Dollar elevates Jason Reiser to chief merchandising officer; president...
Michael JohnsenFamily Dollar Stores on Thursday announced that it has promoted Jason Reiser to the position of EVP - chief merchandising officer. Reiser will report to Howard Levine, chairman and...
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Supervalu commits to fixing retail banners, reports positive IDs for Save-A-Lot
Michael JohnsenWhile Save-A-Lot is still the jewel in the crown of Supervalu, the chain has committed to investing into its retail supermarket banners with a makeover for all of the banners, a review...
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Q1 sales up, comps down at Family Dollar as dollar store chain announces two...
Alaric DeArmentFamily Dollar reported sales of $2.5 billion in first quarter 2014, a 3.2% increase over the same period last year, the dollar store chain said.read more
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Costco's sales, comps increase in December
Alaric DeArmentCostco Wholesale Corp.'s sales increased by 6% in the month of December and the first few days of January compared with December 2012, the club retailer said.read more
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Amneal hires former Warner Chilcott SVP finance as CFO
Alaric DeArmentAmneal Pharmaceuticals has appointed Rochelle Fuhrmann as CFO, the generic drug maker said Thursday.read more
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Mylan launches generic drug for kidney transplant patients
Alaric DeArmentMylan has launched a generic drug for preventing rejection of transplanted organs, the company said Thursday.read more
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Cascadian Farm introduces pea protein bars
Ryan ChavisCascadian Farm will welcome a line of bars made with organic pea protein — a protein source derived entirely from plants — to its robust line of products.read more
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Forest Labs buys specialty drug maker Aptalis
Alaric DeArmentForest Labs will buy privately owned drug maker Aptalis for $2.9 billion, Forest said Thursday.read more
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Canada's Jean Coutu Group posts Q3 results
Antoinette AlexanderThe Jean Coutu Group posted a boost in third-quarter net profits as revenues decreased largely because of the growth in generic drug prescriptions. read more
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Bi-Lo, Winn-Dixie offer prescriptions at no upfront cost to insurance...
Alaric DeArmentBi-Lo and Winn-Dixie will cover initial prescription costs for customers who have enrolled in the health insurance marketplaces, but don't yet have their identification cards, the chains...
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Bloomberg: Novartis, Merck mulling $5B swap
Antoinette AlexanderNovartis AG is reportedly in talks with Merck to swap its animal health and vaccines businesses for Merck’s OTC business, which includes the Coppertone sunscreen and Claritin...
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APhA announces candidates for 2015-2016 president-elect; group awards grants...
Alaric DeArmentA pharmacy professor and compounding pharmacy owner are candidates for president-elect of the American Pharmacists Association for 2015-2016, the group said.read more
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McKesson increases offer price for Celesio
Antoinette AlexanderMcKesson Corp. has reached an agreement with Franz Haniel & Cie. GmbH, currently representing a 50.01% stake in Celesio, to sweeten the purchase price for its shareholding in...
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New Enchanted Life personal care site targets multicultural community
Antoinette AlexanderEnchanted Life — a new, personal care e-commerce site where consumers can buy products, share beauty tips and learn about trends — is looking to meet the personal care needs of the...
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