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February 1, 2013
Flu continues to rage across West, Southwest United States

The flu epidemic is in full swing in the West and across the Southwest, as just about every state west of the Mississippi through to California is in the red on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention weekly FluView for the week ended Jan. 26.

June 21, 2012
Fresh piques stores’, consumers’ appetites

Drug store chains have an enormous appetite for consumables. Fresh food sales — defined as dairy, deli, fresh meat and fresh produce — grew nearly 13% year over year through April, according to ACNielsen data.

February 9, 2012
Social media strategist Robin Leedy takes on six new brands

Social media strategist Robin Leedy & Associates, a public relations and social media marketing agency, on Wednesday announced the signing of six clients featuring several brands in the health and beauty space.

August 29, 2011
Obesity lays out a smorgasbord of opportunity

Drug store real estate executives should take note: Today, 1-in-3 Americans are over their ideal weight; in 20 years, that number will be 1-in-every-2.

August 16, 2011
Two independents combine under USA Drug banner

Groundwork has begun on a new USA Drug store here that will combine the operations of the Overturf DME Pharmacy and David's Pharmacy in a 15,000-sq.-ft. facility, according to a report in the Southeast Missourian published Monday.

February 1, 2011
CVS’ innovations far from ‘Just the Basics’ with Bloom at helm

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Looking for a merchant known for the ability to swiftly understand the big picture and move into action? Look no further than Mike Bloom of CVS/pharmacy.


September 26, 2010
Seasonal innovation helps sweeten holiday sales pot

Seasonal candy is a big part of the confectionery category, accounting for one-quarter of the...

April 18, 2010
Dialing up GM impulse

Drug store retailers can make the most of impulse purchases in the cell phone accessory...

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