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January 12, 2011
CCR is just the beginning, says Walgreens CEO

Walgreens’ massive Customer Centric Retailing initiative is transforming the way the company’s stores are merchandised and designed as it rolls into an ever-larger proportion of its more than 7,600 stores across the United States. But it’s only the opening drive in a campaign to “reinvent the customer experience in our stores,” president and CEO Greg Wasson told shareholders Wednesday.

January 12, 2011
Walgreens staking a multichannel approach

With the explosion in such mobile devices as smart phones, Walgreens is expanding its access across an ever-wider array of options for health consumers, president and CEO Greg Wasson told shareholders at the company’s annual meeting Wednesday.

January 12, 2011
Walgreens’ mission: To be nation’s top source for ‘health and daily living needs,’ leaders say

Bolstered by a strong recent uptrend in sales and earnings and by clear signs that its massive realignment is beginning to bear real fruit, Walgreens’ top executives delivered an upbeat assessment of the company’s progress and its potential as a multichannel retail and healthcare powerhouse at the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting Wednesday.

January 6, 2011
Mintel: 'Down to Earth' beauty will continue through 2011

Beauty companies will be looking to get "down to Earth" in 2011, according to Mintel, an independent provider of market intelligence.

January 5, 2011
‘Interactive conversation co.’ puts fun in patient education

CHICAGO — At first glance, there doesn’t seem a natural connection between the CD-ROM version of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?” and health education. But one company’s smashing success with interactive games led to its venture into prevention and disease management.


January 3, 2011
Sunstar Americas rolls out Gum Soft-Picks in new package sizes

Sunstar Americas, a maker of Gum and Butler brand products, is offering its Gum Soft-Picks in new 15- and 80-count packages.

December 29, 2010
Craft beers gain in popularity

More than half of beer drinkers want to try more craft brews, according to research from Mintel.

December 21, 2010
'Super Saturday' retail sales increase 15.1%

Boosted by a very weak comparison period, ShopperTrak’s National Retail Sales Estimate reported that total GAFO retail sales for the last Saturday before Christmas (Dec. 18), or "Super Saturday," increased a sharp 15.1%, compared with last year.

December 17, 2010
Phil Keough appointed EVP, COO at Millennium Pharmacy Systems

Millennium Pharmacy Systems on Friday announced the appointment of Phil Keough as EVP and COO.

December 17, 2010
Walgreens allies with HHS to launch free flu shot outreach to disadvantaged

In a major alliance to foster preventive health in the United States, Walgreens has partnered with the Department of Health and Human Services to provide free flu vaccinations to as many as 350,000 low-income and uninsured Americans.

December 16, 2010
Tropolis makes eating fruit fun

Tropicana is rolling out a new product for kids.

December 13, 2010
Adults acknowledge healthy eating, but not all follow the rules

Healthy eating behavior varies by generation, according to new research by NPD.

December 9, 2010
Trident chews on vitamin C claim in new gum flavor

Trident is rolling out a new gum lineup called Trident Vitality that includes a new flavor, Vigorate, which contains "10% of the daily value of vitamin C" in each piece, according to the company.

November 18, 2010
Mintel reports consumers' perception on wine consumption

Health experts have addressed the benefits of drinking wine to boost overall health, and it...

November 17, 2010
Byetta may cut cardiovascular risk for diabetes patients

A Type 2 diabetes drug marketed by Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals may lower the...

November 17, 2010
New Mintel research sheds light on customer-loyalty program relationship

Instant gratification translates well among customers that seek incentives for their participation in loyalty programs,...

November 15, 2010
Select Target stores 'kick' off mobile app

A location-based retail app now is available for Target shoppers in select markets....

November 15, 2010
Survey: Most consumers turn to blogs, Facebook for health info

A social media go-to-market strategy is fast becoming a must-have for companies these days, especially...

November 14, 2010
CHANGING CHANNELS: Hot products outside of food, drug and mass

Honeycat Cosmetics is a line of bath and body products designed to appeal to that...

November 14, 2010
J&J announces results of phase-3 trial of rivaroxaban

An investigational drug made by Johnson & Johnson is more effective in reducing the risk...

November 14, 2010
Study: Pfizer drug may help decrease cardiovascular death, hospitalization

A drug made by Pfizer may help decrease the risk of cardiovascular death or heart...

November 14, 2010
Vendor think tank examines new ways to make their brands stars

At a time when consumer takeaway is low and financial resources are limited, retailers and...

November 14, 2010
WAG chief: We want to own ‘well’

The healthcare landscape is changing. There’s a new value-driven consumer who has emerged and, in...

November 10, 2010
Come fly with me: Orbitz, Walgreens partnership looks to secure travelers' health

In an effort to keep travelers healthy throughout the holiday season, a leading global online...

November 10, 2010
Olympic medalist making trade show appearance for Health Enterprises

Health Enterprises will host Olympic gold medalist Megan Jendrick at its booth Nov. 15 at...

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