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February 3, 2011
AAFES receives design award for Tinker AFB store

The Retail Design Institute on Thursday recognized the Army and Air Force Exchange Service’s new store at Tinker Air Force Base for its fresh approach to retailing, with its Retail Design Legion of Honor award.

February 3, 2011
Alka-Seltzer kicks off Facebook contest

Bayer HealthCare on Wednesday launched the Said/Heard Mishaps contest on its Alka-Seltzer Facebook page. The contest gives entrants the opportunity to trade those miscommunication experiences that may have caused some gastrointestinal distress for a chance to win $5,000.

February 3, 2011
BJ’s Wholesale placed on sales block

After months of speculation, BJ's Wholesale Club early Thursday morning confirmed the company has decided to explore and evaluate strategic alternatives. Coupled with that announcement was a positive sales story for the year.

February 3, 2011
Chauncey Billups tapped as Vaccines for Teens spokesman

Chauncey Billups, point guard for the NBA's Denver Nuggets team, was named the latest spokesman for a national multimedia campaign designed to educate preteens, teens and their parents about the importance of vaccination against serious, potentially life-threatening diseases.

February 3, 2011
CVS' Q4 driven by same-store sales, Maintenance Choice

CVS Caremark announced on Thursday an increase in fourth-quarter same-store sales and a boost in retail pharmacy revenues as pharmacy comparable-store sales benefited from the Maintenance Choice program.

February 3, 2011
Former NCPA executive joins GPhA

The former top executive of the Generic Pharmaceutical Association may have gone to work for the National Community Pharmacists Association, but the generic drug industry trade group got one of the independent pharmacy group’s executives as well.

February 3, 2011
Fred’s falls short of January expectations

Fred's on Wednesday reported a fiscal 2010 sales increase of 3% to $1.8 billion for the year ended Jan. 29. Comparable sales were up 2.2%, versus an increase of 0.4% in the prior year.

February 3, 2011
GPhA, PhRMA weigh in on patent-reform legislation

A bill that would make the biggest changes to patent laws in more than half a century has drawn mixed responses from the drug industry.

February 3, 2011
GumDrop pacifiers hit retail

RC2 Corp. on Thursday extended its The First Years brand with GumDrop pacifiers and coordinating pacifier accessories.

February 3, 2011
Hallmark brings voices to storybooks

Hallmark is expanding its Recordable Storybook collection by adding two classic titles to the line.

February 3, 2011
HHS to state Medicaid programs: Offer more generic drugs

The Department of Health and Human Services is encouraging state governments to save money with generic drugs.

February 3, 2011
Jennifer Lopez named Gillette Venus' first-ever brand ambassador

Gillette Venus has selected actress, singer and "American Idol" judge Jennifer Lopez to be its first-ever global ambassador, appearing in all elements of the brand's 2011 marketing campaign and supporting the total brand portfolio.

February 3, 2011
Kinray acquisition drives Cardinal Health's Q2

Second-quarter revenue for Cardinal Health rose 2%, thanks in part to its acquisition of pharmaceutical distributor Kinray.

February 3, 2011
Lilly, JDRF enter research agreement

Drug maker Eli Lilly and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will fund research to find ways to regenerate insulin-producing cells in patients with Type 1 diabetes.

February 3, 2011
Medi-Ring introduces reusable Rx label

A new consumer-oriented compliance tool was introduced by Medi-Ring on Tuesday.

February 3, 2011
Merlo puts stamp on his leadership in fourth-quarter earnings call

What will define success for CVS Caremark in the years ahead? If you ask incoming CEO Larry Merlo, it all comes down to three things: flawless execution, cross-functional thinking and management, and enhancing value. Not coincidentally, those are three key reasons Merlo inherited the top spot at the company.

February 3, 2011
NCPA responds to repeal of 1099 reporting provision

The National Community Pharmacists Association expressed its support of the Senate's decision to repeal the 1099 tax reporting mandate for businesses.

February 3, 2011
New 'Peanuts' DVD packed with two films

CBS Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment have brought together two beloved films based on the popular comic strip "Peanuts."

February 3, 2011
Pharmacy lobbying groups back MTM Empowerment Act of 2011

New legislation that supports medication therapy management, which is known to improve patient health outcomes and lower healthcare costs, has been endorsed by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association.

February 3, 2011
Puralube re-enters market

Fera Pharmaceuticals on Wednesday announced the reintroduction of the nonprescription dry-eye remedy Puralube ophthalmic ointment due to demand for the product.

February 3, 2011
Rayovac announces organizational changes

Battery manufacturer Rayovac has appointed a new senior brand manager and marketing coordinator to its North American hearing-aid battery division.

February 3, 2011
Spartan Stores' Q3 a mixed bag

Net sales for Spartan Stores declined nearly 0.6% to $782.3 million during the third quarter.

February 3, 2011
Study: Gardasil is effective in preventing genital warts among males

Merck’s vaccine for human papillomavirus is 89% effective in preventing genital warts in teenage boys and young men, according to a new study.

February 3, 2011
Target hopes PFresh, savings program will drive sales

Target said that although its comparable-store sales were below expectations in the South and Northeast, the company believes overall sales will be driven by two of its recent initiatives.

February 3, 2011
US WorldMeds introduces Alsuma

US WorldMeds has announced a new treatment for migraines, the drug maker said Wednesday.

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