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July 6, 2010
CVS Caremark: Generic dispensing rates rise as plan member contributions drop

CVS Caremark's annual insights report revealed an increase in generic dispensing rates as plan member...

July 6, 2010
New report examines why women purchase beauty, personal care items at Walmart

Nearly three-quarters of women shop for beauty and personal care items at Walmart each week,...

July 5, 2010
P&G completes Ambi Pur acquisition

Procter & Gamble has completed its acquisition of the Ambi Pur brand from Sara Lee...

July 5, 2010
Rite Aid shares slip at heels of declining comparable sales

Rite Aid’s stock closed at just under $1 for the first time in more than...

July 5, 2010
Sales rise in June for Walgreens

Sales at one of the nation's largest drug store chains increased 8.4% for the month...

July 5, 2010
Walgreens toys with fresh food idea

Walgreens is looking to make a bigger play in the fresh food market by testing...

June 30, 2010
For Walmart, Simon can bring diverse, fresh perspective

When Simon joined Walmart a little more than four years ago, he didn’t bring with...

June 30, 2010
Four-week sales slump at Rite Aid

Rite Aid on Thursday posted a 2.5% same-store sales decrease for the four weeks ended...

June 29, 2010
Walmart shuffles execs: Simon becomes head of U.S. stores

BENTONVILLE, Ark. (June 29, 2010) — Bill Simon was given one of the biggest jobs in retail on June 29 when he was named president and CEO of Walmart U.S., assuming vice chairman Eduardo Castro-Wright’s responsibilities for the $258 billion division.

June 27, 2010
Former Johnson & Johnson head dies at 94

A former leader of one of the largest health conglomerates in the world died Friday...

June 24, 2010
A&P expands Live Better!

The A&P family of supermarkets has expanded the Live Better! Wellness Club for its A&P,...

June 24, 2010
Kroger partners with USO

Kroger has partnered with the United Services Organization to salute those in the armed forces...

June 23, 2010
Martindale succeeds Standley as Rite Aid's COO

Rite Aid on Thursday promoted Ken Martindale to COO, succeeding John Standley who was promoted...

June 23, 2010
NCPA, CDC buying group forge new ties

Two national groups serving independent and small-chain pharmacy owners said Thursday they’re forging new, closer...

June 23, 2010
Report: P&G pulls Tide Basic out of test markets

Nearly one year after it debuted in test markets, it seems that Procter & Gamble...

June 23, 2010
Walmart Stores raises $20 million for Children's Miracle Network

Walmart Stores has raised more than $20 million for Children’s Miracle Network, the charity reported....

June 22, 2010
Despite sales drop, Rite Aid's business will see 'significant positive impact'

Rite Aid on Wednesday reported a revenue decline of 2.1% to $6.4 billion, for the...

June 21, 2010
Metabolex inks deal with J&J for diabetes treatment

Metabolex has entered an agreement to discover and develop Type 2 diabetes drugs with a...

June 21, 2010
U.S. House to hold second hearing on J&J recalls

Rep. Ed Towns, D-N.Y., on Tuesday announced that the House Committee on Oversight and Government...

June 21, 2010
Weak economy, pharmacy margin woes dampen Walgreens’ sales, hit earnings

Weak consumer spending, a squeeze in pharmacy margins and a drop-off in demand for products...

June 20, 2010
New P&G site targets male homemakers

Procter & Gamble has unveiled a new website that features household tips for the jack...

June 17, 2010
Kinney Drugs promotes Burgess, hires former Duckwall-Alco SVP

Kinney Drugs has promoted 31-year veteran Michael Burgess to VP financial planning and treasury services,...

June 17, 2010
Walgreens, CVS Caremark announce new PBM network agreement

The nation's top drug store chains have reached a new agreement in which one will...

June 16, 2010
Former Supervalu, Target executive dies at 56

Esteemed retail executive Paul Singer -- whose career included serving as SVP and chief information...

June 14, 2010
CVS Caremark recognized for employee health initiatives

CVS Caremark's proactive approach to workplace health and its investment in programs that help employees...

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