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10/26/2012 - 9:37am
Novartis outsources production to bring back top-selling OTC brands to market

Progress at re-opening its manufacturing facility in Lincoln, Neb., has been slow-going, Novartis reported Thursday, but the company has contracted third-party manufacturers to resume production of Excedrin, Lamisil and Triaminic.

10/18/2012 - 1:29pm
Supervalu announces slowdown of price position overhaul as buyout speculation populates newswires

While Supervalu has completed its overhaul of its value proposition across its Jewel-Osco banner, the grocer will be analyzing the impact before replicating the price repositioning across its entire chain.

10/17/2012 - 10:23am
Kroger looking to expand its footprint into new markets, both physical and digital

Over the course of a day-long investor conference Tuesday, Kroger outlined its future growth strategy.

10/12/2012 - 3:31pm
Blurred lines between channels and better HBA options will continue to drive dollar store growth

It appears that even when the economy gets back to humming again on all cylinders that America’s shopping patterns will have been forever changed, and that's only going to support dollar store growth for years to come.

10/12/2012 - 3:21pm
Pet meds provide new way to draw in customers

One of the most common reasons that retailers give for pet-medication programs is that pets are part of the family.

10/12/2012 - 3:08pm
Are the final chapters of the age of big-box retailing upon us?

DSN noted that 2012 would be the year more big-box retailers committed to “going small” and, while we may hate to toot our own horn, we are going to do it anyway.

10/11/2012 - 12:11pm
Safeway's Just for U loyalty platform, shopping app driving optimism at the chain

Safeway's approach to multi-channel retailing — a shopping app fielding personalized, targeted promotions to members of its growing Just for U loyalty program — represents the foundation for future growth, executives noted during a conference call with analysts Thursday morning.

10/05/2012 - 3:13pm
FDA regulation of mobile health apps: A prescription for growth?

What if Moore's law — meaning the number of transistors per square inch on integrated circuits would double every two years — applied to healthcare applications?

10/05/2012 - 2:19pm
The growing convenient care industry continues to gain momentum

Just as a new study emerged, putting a number against retail-based health clinics and indicating that the clinics are poised for strong growth in the coming years, southern Pennsylvania health insurer Independence Blue Cross announced that it is has added coverage for urgent care centers and retail health clinics, and developed a new Web tool to help members locate such facilities.

10/04/2012 - 4:16pm
Wellness makes it all 'Rite'

What should be clear by now is that Rite Aid is making a big comeback, and along the way, it's also carving out an important niche for itself.

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