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December 22, 2010
Walgreens drives accelerating renewal program

In a resounding declaration that its massive revitalization efforts have been the right strategy at the right time, Walgreens on Wednesday reported its net earnings jumped to a record $580 million in first quarter fiscal 2011, rising nearly 19% over prior-year levels. Sales for the period ended Nov. 30 also rose 6% to $17.3 billion, another record for the nation’s top drug retailer.

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 16, 2010
Economy hits Stater Bros.' fiscal-year results

Stater Bros. on Wednesday disclosed a more than 4% decrease in sales for fiscal year 2010.

December 16, 2010
Rite Aid’s new loyalty program a major bright spot in tough Q3

What Rite Aid might wish for Christmas is accelerated results borne from its Wellness+ loyalty card program, because even as the chain lowered its guidance for fiscal 2011 sales, it’s that differentiated loyalty program that executives believe is going to buttress sales next year and beyond.

December 8, 2010
Costco's Q1 global sales rise 11%

Mass merchandiser Costco had global sales of $18.82 billion during first quarter fiscal 2011, which ended Nov. 21, according to a regulatory filing Wednesday.

December 7, 2010
Reporters Notebook, Chain Pharmacy 12/13/10

Supplier News — Fera Pharmaceuticals has recently launched two new topical ointments. The New York-based company has developed Ilotycin (erythromycin) and Garamycin (gentamicin) ophthalmic ointments, both for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. “Our goal is simple: to keep more quality healthcare choices alive for the people who need them,” company co-founder Frank DellaFera said.





December 6, 2010
Dollar General raises guidance after strong Q3

Dollar General reported that its third quarter net income was $128 million, or diluted earnings per share of 37 cents.

December 2, 2010
Kroger's Q3 shows big improvement from last year

Kroger's third-quarter revenue, including fuel, leaped 5.9% to $18.7 billion, the supermarket giant reported Thursday ...

November 21, 2010
Dr. Reddy’s launches generic Accolate

Indian generic drug maker Dr. Reddy’s Labs has launched a version of an asthma drug...

November 16, 2010
Merck's cardiovascular drug improves cholesterol levels in patients during late-stage trial

Patients taking an investigational treatment for cardiovascular disease showed big improvements in cholesterol levels, according...

November 14, 2010
Reporters Notebook

K-V Pharmaceutical has created a new marketing subsidiary for generic drugs, the company said. K-V...

November 3, 2010
Fred's discloses Q3 earnings

Fred's on Wednesday reported $434.9 million in sales, up 3% for the third quarter ended...

November 3, 2010
Watson's Q3 sales jump 33%

Sales for generic drug maker Watson Pharmaceuticals grew 33%, to $882.4 million, in third quarter...

November 2, 2010
Net sales jump in Q3 for Drugstore.com

Drugstore.com on Tuesday reported a 23% increase in net sales to $108.8 million for the...

November 2, 2010
Stores thriving, PBM 'selling season going great,' Ryan says of CVS Q3

CVS Caremark announced on Wednesday that third-quarter results were at the higher end of its...

October 31, 2010
Alberto Culver announces double-digit gains in Q4 sales

Alberto Culver, which in September entered into an agreement to be acquired by Unilever, announced...

October 31, 2010
Publix Q3 sales up 3.5%

Publix’s sales for third quarter 2010 totaled $6 billion, the company reported Monday, representing a...

October 28, 2010
McKesson declares quarterly dividend

McKesson on Friday announced that its board of directors approved a quarterly dividend of 18...

October 26, 2010
DPS discloses Q2 earnings

Dr Pepper Snapple Group reported earnings per share of 60 cents for thr second quarter,...

October 18, 2010
FDA approves Actavis' generic Ambien CR

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug for treating insomnia made by Actavis,...

October 13, 2010
Safeway's Q3 down 4.5%

Safeway on Thursday reported net income of $122.8 million for the third quarter ended Sept....

October 4, 2010
Jean Coutu Group posts 2.2% boost in Q2 revenue

The Jean Coutu Group on Tuesday reported revenues of $611.4 million, up 2.2%, for its...

September 29, 2010
FDA tentatively approves generic Crestor

The Food and Drug Administration has given tentative approval to a generic cholesterol drug made...

September 29, 2010
Rite Aid's monthly same-store sales decline

Same-store sales at Rite Aid dropped nearly 1% for the four weeks ended Sept. 25,...

September 27, 2010
Sun Pharma gets FDA approval for ALS generic

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of a drug for a...

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