Fruth decides to only carry diversion-resistant PSE product Nexafed behind...
Michael JohnsenFruth Pharmacy announced their commitment to replace medications containing pseudoephedrine, a nonprescription decongestant that can be used in the illicit manufacture of...
View ArticleArmada appoints Mike Baldzicki as EVP industry relations and advocacy
Alaric DeArmentArmada Health Care has appointed Mike Baldzicki as its EVP industry relations and advocacy, the specialty pharmacy group purchasing and channel management company said.read more
View ArticleSam's Club offers men's health screenings
Alaric DeArmentSam's Club will host free health screenings for men's health next month, the club retailer said.read more
View ArticleFred's first-quarter income jumps 9%, eyes pharmacy growth in 'aggressive'...
Jason OwenFred's Inc. reported positive financial results for the first quarter on Thursday and is looking to implement initiatives to reconfigure its pharmacy department and expand its specialty drug...
View ArticleCalif. HIV patient, specialty pharmacy case against Anthem Blue Cross settled
Alaric DeArmentAnthem Blue Cross patients with HIV can continue receiving their drugs through community specialty pharmacies under a settlement of a lawsuit filed against the healthcare company by an...
View ArticleJelly Belly announces Disney villains Halloween candy bags
Jason OwenJelly Belly Candy Company announced a line of jelly bean bags featuring Disney character villains will be available later this summer for Halloween.read more
View ArticleKroger raises nearly $500,000 for Oklahoma tornado relief
Jason OwenThe Kroger Co. announced this week it raised more than $425,000 from customer and associate contributions and committed to a corporate gift of $50,000 for a total cash contribution of more...
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Dan Mack: Leaders should seek advisers
Michael Johnsen“Why do smart leaders fail? They go off track with lack of strategic decisiveness, failure to create systems driving execution, struggle with financial management or talent retention....
View ArticleCreating ‘blue zones’ in supermarkets
Antoinette AlexanderThe Health and Wellness @ Retail 2013 kicked off on a strong note as National Geographic Fellow Dan Buettner discussed, during his opening keynote presentation, his findings after...
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Training dietitians for retail
Antoinette AlexanderAmy Myrdal Miller, director of programs and culinary nutrition at the Culinary Institute of America, and Annette Maggi, executive director of Retail Dietitians Business Alliance and...
View ArticleCreating effective health-and-wellness programs
Antoinette AlexanderDuring Thursday’s education breakout sessions, Jeremy Doak, director of reward and wellness solutions for Edenred North America, shared with attendees the building blocks to create...
View ArticleConsumers share how they shop wellness
Michael JohnsenA panel of six consumers of varying backgrounds dished out real insights as to how — and more importantly, why — they shop health and wellness to a packed auditorium of supermarket...
View ArticleReports: Sun to buy Meda for up to $6 billion
Alaric DeArmentIndia-based Sun Pharmaceutical Industries may buy Sweden-based Meda for $5 billion to $6 billion, according to published reports.read more
View ArticleActress Vanessa Williams announced as new Clear Eyes spokeswoman
Jason OwenClear Eyes announced that award-winning actress and singer Vanessa Williams is joining the brand as its new spokeswoman.read more
View ArticleCatamaran receives PQA award for Medicare program
Alaric DeArmentThe Pharmacy Quality Alliance has given one of its top awards to pharmacy benefit manager Catamaran Corp., the PBM said Friday.read more
View ArticleMercy Nutraceuticals expands distribution of vitamin-enriched hangover drink
Jason OwenMercy Nutraceuticals announced today expanded distribution of a caffeine-free, vitamin- and amino acid-enriched drink the company says helps prevent hangovers.read more
View ArticleGNC announces Muscle Warfare brand to hit store shelves in June
Jason OwenEmbark Holdings, Inc. announced through its wholly owned subsidiary, Muscle Warfare, Inc., the launch of its elite sports nutrition brands at select GNC stores throughout the nation.read more
View ArticleFormer Trader Joe’s president shares secrets to creating a business culture
Antoinette AlexanderFocus on culture, and then build a strategy. That was a key message that Doug Rauch, former president of Trader Joe’s, had for attendees Friday morning.read more
View ArticleIndustry experts discuss health-conscious consumers
Antoinette AlexanderThursday morning started on a high note as a panel of industry experts from both the retail and manufacturing side of the grocery industry engaged in a discussion on meeting the...
View ArticleRegulations rank as top priority
Michael JohnsenIssues surrounding regulations, including product-label requirements, ranked third as a 2013 priority among board members of FMI, according to a poll taken in January, noted Patty...
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