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Rite Aid posts 1.8% increase in January comp sales despite tough flu comparisons
Michael JohnsenRite Aid's January same-store sales increased 1.8%, beating out an analyst projection of a 0.5% increase in overall comparable-store sales. Total drug store sales for the four weeks...
View ArticleNovartis Consumer Health's return to shelf on track, Theraflu relaunching next
Michael JohnsenNovartis Consumer Health will be relaunching Theraflu for the 2014-2015 cough-cold season, Brian McNamara, Novartis division head OTC, told analysts. read more
View ArticleElizabeth Arden taps former P&G exec to serve as CFO
Antoinette AlexanderElizabeth Arden has appointed former Procter & Gamble executive Rod Little to serve as EVP and CFO, effective April 1.read more
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Cardinal Health posts Q2 revenues of $22.2 billion, increases outlook for...
Michael JohnsenThe loss of the Walgreens contract was a key consideration in Cardinal Health's 12% decline in overall revenue for the company's second quarter 2014, George Barrett, Cardinal Health...
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UrgentRx launches provocative Twitter campaign
Michael JohnsenUrgentRx began asking America where they would #WhipItOut with the launch of a provocative new campaign. read more
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Colgate posts Q4 results
Antoinette AlexanderColgate announced on Thursday that it ended the year with a quarter of “strong growth on both top and bottom lines.” read more
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WAG expands Inovalon partnership to bring data analytics to Healthcare Clinics
Antoinette AlexanderWalgreens announced that it is expanding its relationship with technology company Inovalon to implement its patient assessment tool and technology platform to support improvements...
View ArticleWalgreens discusses digital transformation at recent I Heart APIs conference
Michael JohnsenApigee recently hosted Tim McCauley, Walgreens’ senior director of mobile commerce, and Joe Rago, a senior product manager at Walgreens, to discuss Walgreens' digital transformation and...
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Pulsaderm expands line with new 'Buddy'
Antoinette AlexanderVB Beauty’s Pulsaderm line has launched the new Pulsaderm Buddy, which offers the reinvigorating pulsation technology of the Pulsaderm in a compact size that's small enough to fit...
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Diplomat launches online specialty pharmacy resource targeting both patients...
Michael JohnsenA new web platform has gone live from Diplomat, the nation’s largest independent specialty pharmacy reported.read more
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Report: Target says breach at vendor led to data theft
Dan BerthiaumeTarget reportedly said a data breach at an unidentified vendor led to hackers obtaining phony credentials that allowed them to gain access to Target’s systems and steal the information...
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Survey: Almost 90% of moms regularly influenced by coupons
Michael JohnsenAn exclusive study of more than 2,200 moms who primarily buy food for their family at supermarkets reveals that an overwhelming majority (89%) are regularly influenced by coupons to try...
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Diplomat partners on concert series to benefit employees, community
Michael JohnsenDiplomat Pharmacy on Thursday announced that it will be partnering with The Whiting, Flint’s premier performing arts venue on bringing new entertainment opportunities to the area through...
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Jelly Belly spreads the love
Ryan ChavisJelly Belly Candy Co. will offer consumers a variety of treats for Valentine's Day, including the new Jelly Belly Tabasco Dark Chocolate Covered Jelly Beans.read more
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2014 Scattergood Design Challenge seeks ways to integrate mental health care...
Antoinette AlexanderRecognizing the vital role that retail-based health clinics play in today’s healthcare system, the Scattergood Foundation is exploring the most effective way to integrate mental...
View ArticleReport: Flu vaccine proposal for RI preschools gets backlash from ACLU
Antoinette AlexanderA proposed state health department regulation that would require children up to ages 5 years and older to get an annual flu immunization and would keep those with medical exemptions...
View ArticleUnited Drugs to implement PQS''EQuIPP' platform
Antoinette AlexanderUnited Drugs, a member-owned pharmacy services administration organization, has announced that it is implementing Pharmacy Quality Solutions’ EQuIPP information-management platform...
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Samuel Adams debuts Rebel IPA
Ryan ChavisSamuel Adams announced that it’s ready to share Rebel IPA with drinkers across the nation. The IPA offers consumers citrus aromas along with piney, resinous notes that come from West Coast...
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Welch's PB&J Snacks to hit retail shelves
Ryan ChavisThe Promotion in Motion Cos. announced the launch of Welch's PB&J Snacks, which combine the tastes of peanut butter and jelly in one treat. read more
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Vapor Corp. launches store-in-store concept
Ryan ChavisVapor Corp., a U.S.-based electronic cigarette company, will unveil a store-in-store "authorized dealer" retail concept at the Tobacco Plus Convenience Expo in Las Vegas.read more
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