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September 1, 2011
Carex adds Detach N' Go pill organizers to product portfolio

Carex Health Brands on Thursday announced its acquisition of the Detach N’ Go brand from Inventures Products.

August 31, 2011
Whole Foods commences test run of Wellness Clubs

Retailer Whole Foods is continuing its foray into the health-and-wellness realm.

August 17, 2011
BJ's beats expectations

Strong performances in key categories and higher gas profitability helped BJ’s Wholesale Club exceed its earnings guidance for the second quarter.

August 16, 2011
BestNursingDegree.com awards $7,500 in scholarships to promote nursing education

BestNursingDegree.com, an education and career resource for current and aspiring nurses, has announced the winners of this year’s “Back to School” nursing scholarships.

August 12, 2011
Carex puts its pill organizer where the money is

Carex Health Brands recently introduced the Apex 14 day pill wallet, an efficient and discreet solution for everyday organization of medicines.

August 10, 2011
Snyder's-Lance expands distribution network with Greer acquisition

Snyder's-Lance announced it has acquired a snack food distributor serving the Rhode Island, eastern Massachusetts and New Hampshire markets.

August 8, 2011
Tribe Mediterranean Foods launches new hummus flavors

Tribe Mediterranean Foods is launching four new flavors to its hummus line, the company said.

August 5, 2011
Carex launches Ultra Grabber

Carex Health Brands on Thursday announced the launch of the Ultra Grabber, a mobility device that provides wrist support and enables users to reach up to 32 in. to retrieve items in high areas, on the floor or within common reach that could otherwise present a challenge for individuals.

August 5, 2011
Retailers, suppliers to convene for the 2011 NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is gearing up for this year’s Pharmacy & Technology Conference in Boston in late August, an event that will bring together more than 130 retail companies representing more than 80,000 retail outlets.

August 4, 2011
Club comps strong again in July

Costco and BJ’s Wholesale Club continue to produce solid sales growth, aided by high gas prices, shoppers’ desire to save money and the clubs’ ability to pass through the cost of food price inflation.

August 2, 2011
Merrimack gets orphan drug designation for pancreatic cancer treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has granted orphan drug designation to a chemotherapy drug made by Merrimack Pharmaceuticals for pancreatic cancer, the drug maker said Monday.

August 2, 2011
Nelsons launches Rescue Remedy Facebook contest

Nelsons on Tuesday announced a social media marketing initiative to help raise awareness around its stress-relieving product Rescue Remedy.

August 1, 2011
Carex launches PostureCare wheelchair cushion

Carex Health Brands last week introduced the new Carex PostureCare wheelchair cushion.

August 1, 2011
MinuteClinic surpasses 10 millionth patient visit mark

MinuteClinic has surpassed 10 million patient visits since opening its doors in 2000.

July 28, 2011
Biogen Idec expands MS ActiveSource

Biogen Idec has expanded its online resource for patients living with multiple sclerosis to include new resources and support programs.

July 27, 2011
Shaw's rolls out Nutrition iQ program in its stores

Supervalu banner Shaw's has implemented the Nutrition iQ program in its stores.

July 22, 2011
NACDS supports Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011

Bipartisan legislation recently introduced to the Senate has received endorsement from a group representing the retail pharmacy industry.

July 20, 2011
Stop & Shop raises more than $128K for tornado relief efforts in Massachusetts

Stop & Shop has donated more than $128,000 in food and financial support to tornado relief efforts in central and western Massachusetts, the company said Tuesday.

July 19, 2011
Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 encourages use of generic drugs

New bipartisan legislation introduced to the Senate last week seeks to offer states incentives to use generic drugs by allowing states to temporarily keep a portion of the savings.

July 18, 2011
Yankee Candle 'falls' into scents of autumn

Yankee Candle is welcoming autumn with a new collection of scented candles.

July 8, 2011
Decision Resources: Victoza may outpace Byetta

Novo Nordisk could be outpacing Eli Lilly and Amylin Pharmaceuticals in the diabetes wars, according to an analysis by healthcare market research firm Decision Resources.

July 8, 2011
Stop & Shop debuts Scan It! Mobile

Stop & Shop officially has launched a next-generation scanner via a mobile application.

July 7, 2011
Club channel comps not as solid as they seem

Costco and BJ’s reported some impressive same-store sales for June, but peel the onion back a bit and the numbers are not quite as stellar as they seem.

July 6, 2011
Tea Forte's Skin-Smart line offers 'holistic approach to beauty'

Tea Forte has introduced a new line of beverages that are designed to improve one's skin.

June 30, 2011
NACDS conference exhibitors donate 6.5 tons of consumer goods through Conventions C.A.R.E.

As part of this year's National Association of Chain Drug Stores Marketplace Conference in Boston, which came to a close Tuesday, NACDS conference exhibitors and Conventions C.A.R.E. dispersed 6.5 tons of consumer goods to various charitable organizations throughout the Greater Boston community.

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