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March 3, 2011
Inflation, higher fuel prices to drive 2011 grocer gains

Kroger on Thursday beat analysts’ quarterly consensus, posting 46 cents in earnings per share (adjusted for a goodwill impairment charge) that exceeded consensus by 2 cents EPS, with a higher-than-expected identical-store sales lift of 3.8% (excluding fuel).

March 3, 2011
Merck receives CRL for MS treatment

The Food and Drug Administration declined to approve a Merck KGaA drug designed to treat relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.

March 3, 2011
NACDS responds to reimportation legislation

In a letter penned Thursday by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores to Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-Maine, the association stated that while it shares the goal of reducing prescription drug costs, authorizing the reimportation of prescription medications — as sought in S.319, the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2011 — raises concerns about patient health and safety.

March 3, 2011
NACDS, NCPA express support of new MTM bill

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association have expressed their support for H.R. 891, the Medication Therapy Management Benefits Act of 2011.

March 3, 2011
NSAIDs could pose erectile dysfunction risk among men

Long-term use of a class of drugs used to control pain could increase the risk of erectile dysfunction in men, according to a new study.

March 3, 2011
PCMA leader honored by GPhA

The head of a group representing the nation's pharmacy benefit managers got honors from the Generic Pharmaceutical Association.

March 3, 2011
Rihanna teams up with Nivea for brand's 100th anniversary celebration

Beiersdorf is celebrating Nivea's 100th year and, as part of the celebration, is launching its biggest digital campaign to date and has tapped music icon Rihanna to help serve as the voice of the festivities.

March 3, 2011
Rising gas prices not only factor driving supply chain costs

The National Retail Federation warned federal transportation officials that transportation costs would increase by up to 20% in some cases if a proposal to limit the number of hours truck drivers spend behind the wheel each day goes into effect.

March 3, 2011
Rite Aid's February sales increase

February sales at Rite Aid increased 1% over the prior-year period, while the chain's front-end and pharmacy same-store sales increased 1.1% and 0.9%, respectively.

March 3, 2011
Special K adds fiber to dessert-inspired cereal bars

Kellogg's Special K brand has created decadent cereal bars with weight-conscious consumers in mind.

March 3, 2011
SpendingPulse: Retail sales up in February

Retail sales in February rose in most categories, despite winter storms and rising gas prices, according to MasterCard Advisors' SpendingPulse.

March 3, 2011
Spring sports physicals now available at MinuteClinic

MinuteClinic announced that it is offering spring sports physicals at its facilities across the country to make it easier and more affordable for children and teenagers to head to the field and participate in organized sports.

March 3, 2011
Walgreens' Rx refill, text alert apps embraced by pharmacy customers

Walgreens' latest mobile features have gained momentum among its pharmacy customers.

March 3, 2011
Winn-Dixie inks deal with Green Secure Solutions

Through a new exclusive agreement with Green Secure Solutions, Winn-Dixie is implementing a patent-pending process to clean, sanitize and protect shopping carts, hand baskets, handicap carts, food trays and other equipment at its 484 stores.

March 2, 2011
Assured Pharmacy's same-store sales increase

Assured Pharmacy on Wednesday reported that its same-store sales during the month of December rose more than 12% from the year-ago period.

March 2, 2011
Cardinal Health Foundation extends GenerationRx Initiative with grant program

The Cardinal Health Foundation is calling on nonprofits in select areas to apply for grant funding to support local efforts to prevent the abuse and misuse of prescription medications.

March 2, 2011
Costco reports Q2 sales, profit gains

Sales at club-based mass merchandiser Costco increased by 11% to $20.45 billion during the second quarter of fiscal year 2011, according to an earnings report Wednesday. For the first half of fiscal 2011, net sales increased to nearly $39.3 billion, from about $35.3 billion last year.

March 2, 2011
CVS Caremark to utilize ActiveHealth CareEngine for PBM customers

CVS Caremark has inked a three-year agreement with ActiveHealth Management, an independent subsidiary of Aetna, under which CVS Caremark will apply the evidence-based, clinical intelligence of the ActiveHealth CareEngine to healthcare claims for its PBM customers to identify opportunities for improved pharmacy care.

March 2, 2011
Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet expands portfolio with liquid energy shot

Dr. Siegal's Cookie Diet lineup now includes a 2-oz., single-serve energy shot.

March 2, 2011
Drug makers file suit against Mylan over generic Vivelle-Dot

A group of drug makers have sued Mylan over its attempt to gain Food and Drug Administration approval for a generic menopause drug, Mylan said Tuesday.

March 2, 2011
Dulcolax, CCA encourage consumers to get screened for colon cancer

Dulcolax has teamed up with the Colon Cancer Alliance and American fashion designer Carmen Marc Valvo to encourage men and women to be proactive about their colon health by getting a colonoscopy.

March 2, 2011
FDA targets unapproved cough-cold, allergy drugs with Unapproved Drugs Initiative

The Food and Drug Administration has taken action against makers of prescription drugs for cough-cold and allergies that don’t have regulatory approval, the agency said Wednesday.

March 2, 2011
Food Lion sponsors CIAA Women's Health & Wellness Symposium

Food Lion is continuing its 17-year corporate partnership with the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association and once again serving as a sponsor, along with Thompson Hospitality, of the CIAA Women's Health and Wellness Symposium.

March 2, 2011
Göt2b rocks out with new collection

Want to be a rock star, or at least look like one? Check out Göt2b Rockin' It.

March 2, 2011
Harris Teeter kicks off grocery giveaway for e-VIC members

This month, Harris Teeter is offering current and new members of its loyalty program a chance to win a year of free groceries.

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