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April 20, 2011
Kroger joins Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance

Kroger is the latest retailer to join the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance as a partner.

April 12, 2011
Kroger fuels up gas rewards program for Houston customers

Beginning April 13, Kroger customers in the Greater Houston area will be able to save up to $1 per gallon at 68 Kroger Fuel Centers through the grocer's new fuel accumulation program.

April 6, 2011
HealthyWage gears up for weight-loss contest in Houston

HealthyWage, an online network that pays members who improve their health, on Tuesday announced registration now is under way for its "Houston Matchup" competition — a citywide weight-loss contest that will reward top-performing teams with a total of $18,000 in cash prizes.

April 6, 2011
Kroger to implement Sharps Compliance's TakeAway program

Sharps Compliance's TakeAway envelope solution is making its way to Kroger and its family of stores.

March 22, 2011
Pepto-Bismol serves as title sponsor for college basketball fan festival

With the NCAA tournament under way, Procter & Gamble's Pepto-Bismol will offer an interactive experience at Bracket Town, a college basketball fan festival, by highlighting historical game upsets.

February 28, 2011
CVS/pharmacy kicks off 2011 To Your Health program

CVS/pharmacy has announced the launch of the 2011 To Your Health program, offering free preventive health screenings at more than 800 events in communities across the country. The program is designed to help Americans determine their risk for chronic diseases and get them on a path to better health.

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 9, 2011
CHI develops retail hair care line

CHI Rx Moisture Therapy with 3DS complex, the first line of retail hair care products from CHI Home, is slated to hit major retailers in April.

January 27, 2011
Drank makes it way to the Carolinas

Drank has expanded its distribution to the Carolinas.

January 20, 2011
New aspirin formulation may be easier on stomach, GI tract

A recent clinical trial involving a new drug formulation incorporating aspirin with soy-derived phosphatidylcholine found that the drug combination significantly can reduce irritation to the stomach and upper gastrointestinal tract.

January 14, 2011
CarePoint Partners acquires home-infusion pharmacy

Specialty pharmacy and home infusion provider CarePoint Partners has acquired a Houston-based infusion company that it said would make it a leader in the Texas market.

January 4, 2011
Report: Kroger to spruce up Houston market

It seems that Kroger is looking to upgrade some of its stores in the Houston area, according to published reports.

December 17, 2010
Walgreens allies with HHS to launch free flu shot outreach to disadvantaged

In a major alliance to foster preventive health in the United States, Walgreens has partnered with the Department of Health and Human Services to provide free flu vaccinations to as many as 350,000 low-income and uninsured Americans.

December 13, 2010
RediClinic's operations to nearly double

RediClinic has announced that it will open 20 new clinics inside H-E-B grocery stores across Texas, which will nearly double the number of RediClinics currently operating within H-E-B.

December 7, 2010
WAG test drives electric fill-ups


HOUSTON — Walgreens will receive a jolt to its brand image in February as the chain begins playing host to NRG’s eVgo electric vehicle charging stations across 18 locations in the Hous­ton market. The eye-catching stations will help position Walgreens, and such other participating retailers as H-E-B and Best Buy, as cutting-edge companies with an eye to the future — and as responsible neighbors intent to make good on the promise of sustainability.


November 17, 2010
Walgreens inks deal with NRG Energy

In an effort to extend its environmental stewardship, Walgreens stores in the Houston area soon...

November 11, 2010
AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour celebrates 2 millionth health screening

A national mobile health screening tour developed by a drug store chain and a nonprofit,...

November 2, 2010
Downy brings Hispanic tradition to Houston

Procter & Gamble's Downy brand has brought a popular Hispanic traditional activity to the Children's...

October 24, 2010
Step up to the Beauty Bar

Stage Stores, which operates 780 stores located in 39 states under the Bealls, Goody’s, Palais...

October 6, 2010
Drank gains distribution in Arizona

Drank is gaining distribution in Arizona with help from Grand Canyon Distributing....

September 27, 2010
RediClinic offers two flu vaccination options

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now is recommending that everybody older than 6...

September 21, 2010
Take Care Health Systems adds two clinics to Houston market

Retail clinic operator Take Care Health Systems, which is owned by Walgreens, has opened two...

August 19, 2010
RediClinic announces availability of FluMist

RediClinic, which operates more than 20 clinics in H-E-B grocery stores in Houston and Austin,...

July 20, 2010
Firstline introduces Evolve Silky headscarves

Firstline Manufacturing Corp., a manufacturer of hair care accessories for the ethnic consumer, has announced...

July 18, 2010
RediClinic now offering Vaniqa, Lustra to patients

RediClinic, which operates more than 20 clinics in H-E-B grocery stores in Houston and Austin,...

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