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February 16, 2011
Report: Bank promotes fitness with account incentives

Lose weight. Get paid.

February 16, 2011
Runway models get stylized with Göt2b Rockin’ It line

Models that hit the runway for the Z Spoke Zac Posen show during New York Fashion Week had their tresses styled with Göt2b products, thanks to celebrity stylist Larry Sims.

February 16, 2011
Safeway launches 'at-the-shelf' SimpleNutrition program

Safeway on Wednesday introduced its new SimpleNutrition program, an in-store shelf tag system that makes it easier for shoppers to find better nutrition choices among foods and beverages.

February 16, 2011
Sanofi-Aventis obtains Genzyme for $20.1 billion

French drug maker Sanofi-Aventis will acquire U.S. biotech giant Genzyme for $20.1 billion, under an agreement the two companies announced Wednesday.

February 16, 2011
Target to open small-format store in Chicago

Another Target store is coming to downtown Chicago, as the retailer disclosed it would open a small-format store under the new CityTarget banner in the Sullivan Center at South State Street and Madison Street.

February 16, 2011
Ulta implements scholarship program for young women

Beauty retailer Ulta said it will award more than $100,000 in scholarship grants across 13 U.S. cities to female high school seniors.

February 15, 2011
A&P continues turnaround strategy, looking to close 32 stores

Bankrupt grocer A&P has filed a motion seeking court approval to close 32 stores in six states as the company continues to implement its financial and operational restructuring. The store closures are expected to be completed in the company's fiscal first quarter, subject to court approval.

February 15, 2011
Aisle411 expands market reach

Aisle411, a mobile retail navigation service that helps shoppers locate products down to the shelf location, on Tuesday announced its service now is live in more than 1,000 stores. The service added three markets: Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Diego.

February 15, 2011
APhA Foundation seeks new executive director

The American Pharmacists Association Foundation is looking for a new executive director, the organization said.

February 15, 2011
Clorox gives quick, dirty advice on keeping bachelor pads clean

Clorox recently launched the "Quick & Dirty" cleaning guide for bachelors on its website.

February 15, 2011
Conn.-based Stop & Shop installs fuel cell

Stop & Shop is taking supermarket energy efficiency to a new level at a store in New England.

February 15, 2011
HealthWarehouse.com to acquire online assets of Hocks Pharmacy

HealthWarehouse.com on Tuesday announced that it has consummated two separate transactions to acquire all the online assets of Hocks Pharmacy, an online reseller of over-the-counter medications, diabetic supplies and medical equipment. HealthWarehouse.com also will merge with a newly formed subsidiary of Hocks Pharmacy.

February 15, 2011
Hostess tickled pink with strawberry cupcakes

Hostess has added a new member to its line of squiggle-topped cupcakes.

February 15, 2011
Lloydspharmacy names new managing director

A U.K.-based community pharmacy chain has appointed Tony Page as its managing director, effective next week.

February 15, 2011
Mega Brands introduces new preschool toys

Mega Brands is building up its Mega Bloks brand with a new lineup of preschool toys.

February 15, 2011
Michael Season's expands with kettle cooked chips line

Natural Snacks has introduced a kettle-cooked potato chip line for its Michael Season's brand.

February 15, 2011
Mylan gets approval for generic version of Vfend

Mylan has launched a generic drug for fungal infections, the company said Tuesday.

February 15, 2011
NACDS: Pharmacy services provide effective, bipartisan solutions

Upon the unveiling of President Obama's budget proposal, National Association of Chain Drug Stores president and CEO Steve Anderson said the budget proposal serves as yet another opportunity to highlight the "important role of pharmacy services as a bipartisan solution to an ongoing challenge: reducing healthcare costs while improving people's lives, particularly in the treatment of chronic conditions."

February 15, 2011
Off to the races

The Daytona 500 is taking place this weekend, Sunday at 1 p.m. on Fox, and it kicks off the NASCAR season, which extends through November.

February 15, 2011
Orabrush completes investment round

Tongue cleaner Orabrush has closed a $2.5 million investment round with True Ventures of Palo Alto, Calif., and returning investor 2x Consumer Products Growth Partners of Chicago. The funds will be used to help accelerate the company's retail growth strategy, according to the manufacturer.

February 15, 2011
PCMA leader: Generics, mail-order pharmacy help save money

Mark Merritt, the president and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, responded to a provision on the Pentagon's new budget proposal, which encourages Tricare members to use generic medications and mail-service pharmacies to save money.

February 15, 2011
Philips bulb to tout Energy Star label

Philips Lighting announced that one of its LED bulbs now will carry the Energy Star label.

February 15, 2011
Publix, Walgreens deliver highest customer satisfaction scores

Customer satisfaction as measured by the American Customer Satisfaction Index has not improved since the middle of 2009, and on Tuesday it registered its biggest drop in two years; for fourth quarter 2010, the index fell 0.5% to 75.3.

February 15, 2011
Report: Rxs for Viagra, Cialis get boost from Valentine's Day

It shouldn’t surprise people too much, but pills to treat male impotence tend to see big increases in prescriptions around Valentine’s Day, according to published reports.

February 15, 2011
Report: Walmart opens second retail clinic with St. Mary's Medical Group

St. Mary's Medical Group once again is teaming up with Walmart to open up a second retail-based health clinic in Nevada, according to local news reports.

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