Demand for cold and allergy remedies slackening
Michael JohnsenThe booming 2012-2013 cough-cold season may not have come with a fresh set of challenges for the 2013-2014 season.read more
View ArticleMediterranean chickpea veggie burger debuts from MorningStar Farms
Jason OwenMorningStar Farms, a Kellogg Company brand, today announced the addition of a Mediterranean-style veggie burger to the company's line of meatless burgers.read more
View ArticleNCL names honorees of Script Your Future Medication Adherence Team Challenge
Michael JohnsenThe National Consumers League and its partners on Thursday announced the awardees of the second annual Script Your Future Medication Adherence Team Challenge for health profession...
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Doctors support Pa. bill to expand pharmacist-administered vaccinations
Alaric DeArment"Numerous" physicians in Pennsylvania are supporting a bill that would expand the range of immunizations that pharmacists can provide, a state pharmacy group said Thursday.read more
View ArticleD.C. municipal buildings to display calorie information on vending machines
Alaric DeArmentThe mayor of the nation's capital announced Thursday plans to include calorie information on vending machines in municipal buildings.read more
View ArticleWireless pill bottle wins Boehringer Ingelheim-sponsored healthcare...
Alaric DeArmentThe makers of a pill bottle that uses wireless technology to keep patients adherent won the grand prize at a recent healthcare innovation contest.read more
View ArticleCoppertone encourages parents to protect children from UV rays year-round
Jason OwenMerck Consumer Care, the makers of Coppertone, launched today the "Making the Sunscreen Grade" program to equip parents with tools to help their children develop lifelong sun habits.read more
View ArticleBrookshire's heralds new Super 1 Foods with grand opening event
Jason OwenOn May 1, Brookshire's Grocery held a grand opening ceremony for a new Super 1 Foods located at 9 Fair Ave. in Winnsboro, Texas, with a ribbon-cutting event. The company converted the store,...
View ArticleRevamped Food Lion stores to include cheaper private labels, fresher produce
Alaric DeArmentFood Lion has revamped 178 of its stores and hired 800 new employees, the Delhaize Group-owned supermarket chain said.read more
View ArticleWalmart goes to college
Alaric DeArmentWalmart opened a new small-format store on the campus of Arizona State University as part of a pilot program, the mass merchandise retailer said.read more
View ArticleSenate confirms Marilyn Tavenner as CMS administrator
Alaric DeArmentThe Senate voted overwhelmingly to confirm a former Virginia Health and Human Services secretary as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.read more
View ArticleSimon Doonan and Nexxus create window dressing at Radio City Duane Reade store
Marianne WilsonNexxus Salon Hair Care, in what it called a “first-of-its-kind” installation at a drug store chain, unveiled a window display tribute to the Tony Awards and Broadway at the Duane Reade...
View ArticleSupervalu refinances $1.5 billion senior secured term loan agreement
Michael JohnsenSupervalu successfully completed the refinancing of its existing $1.5 billion senior secured term loan agreement.read more
View ArticleEco Lips introduces Mongo Kiss, a lip balm sourced from Africa
Michael JohnsenEco Lips launched Mongo Kiss, a lip balm made with mongongo nut oil and formulated with nutrients like vitamin E and essential fatty acids.read more
View ArticleKroger executive recipient of YWCA Career Woman of Achievement honor
Michael JohnsenKroger publicly congratulated Kathleen Barclay, corporate officer and SVP human resources, for her recognition as a YWCA Career Woman of Achievement. Barclay was honored along with eight...
View ArticlePennsylvania supermarket operator to open fourth full-service restaurant
Michael JohnsenWegmans in June will open The Pub at Wegmans, a full service restaurant and bar at their Allentown, Pa., location, the company announced.read more
View ArticleArctic Ease innovates the cold pack section with new reusable compression pack
Michael JohnsenArctic Ease recently rolled out a new compression wrap that cools skin to an optimal healing temperature of just above 59 degrees without ice or refrigeration. read more
View ArticleMarley Beverage relaunches One Drop coffee drink
Jason OwenMarley Beverage Co., a partnership with the family of the legendary reggae artist that promotes a wide range of healthy, natural drinks, is set to relaunch One Drop, a ready-to-drink premium...
View ArticleReports: Target tests online movie, TV streaming
Alaric DeArmentTarget is looking to compete with the likes of Netflix and Hulu with a video-streaming service it is beta testing with employees, according to published reports.read more
View ArticleMylan launches cholesterol drug
Alaric DeArmentMylan has launched a generic drug for treating cholesterol, the company said.read more
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