Content about North America

December 15, 2011
CVS Caremark receives Logistics Best Practice Award

CVS Caremark has been awarded the 2011 Supply Chain Distinction Award North America in the Logistics Best Practice category, which recognizes companies that drive logistics excellence throughout the organization through the development of efficient, sustainable and cost-effective strategies.

December 14, 2011
Survey: Holiday shoppers plan to spend less; gift cards more popular in United States

A new survey by Angus Reid Public Opinion revealed a number of similarities and differences between the holiday shopping habits of people in North America and the United Kingdom.

December 13, 2011
L'Oréal-UNESCO name Princeton professor as 2012 North American Laureate

The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science partnership has announced the five women scientists from around the world who will receive the 2012 L’Oréal-UNESCO Awards in Life Sciences.

December 8, 2011
Report finds retail in holding pattern, identifies major trends

The retail sector continues to tentatively edge toward recovery, buoyed by a strong start to the holiday shopping season; but several obstacles stand in the way of sustained progress in 2012, according to Jones Lang LaSalle’s "North America Year-end Retail Outlook."

December 1, 2011
Crossmark to acquire NCiM, creating largest in-store marketing services company in North America

Crossmark, a sales and marketing services company in the consumer goods industry, is acquiring New Concepts in Marketing, a move that will add to Crossmark’s events and shopper marketing capabilities and create the largest in-store marketing services company in North America.
 


November 18, 2011
Cold-Eeze wins Parent Tested, Parent Approved seal

ProPhase Labs on Thursday announced that its Cold-Eeze product has been awarded the Parent Tested, Parent Approved Winner's Seal of Approval.

November 8, 2011
Ball boosts beverage can portfolio

A beverage can supplier has introduced a new can in the North America market.

November 8, 2011
Nestlé updates Boost line with easy-grip, easy-open bottle

Nestlé Healthcare Nutrition on Tuesday launched an enhanced bottle design across its Boost Complete Nutritional Drink line that's grip-friendly, lightweight and that features a no-foil, easy-to-open top.

November 8, 2011
Rite Aid EVP human resources elected to Children's Miracle Network Hospitals board of governors

The Children's Miracle Network Hospitals has elected Rite Aid EVP human resources Brian Fiala to its board of governors, Rite Aid said Tuesday.

November 3, 2011
P&G and Teva's joint venture, PGT Healthcare, to form new OTC force

Procter & Gamble on Thursday announced the creation of a new partnership and joint venture with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries to be named PGT Healthcare.

November 2, 2011
Drew Brees signs on as 'VapoDad' for Vicks

Procter & Gamble on Monday announced that NFL quarterback Drew Brees will be the first-ever "VapoDad" representing Vicks VapoRub.

October 26, 2011
Heather Bresch promoted to CEO at Mylan

Generic drug maker Mylan's board of directors has approved a new management structure for the company, effective Jan. 1, 2012.

October 25, 2011
Sales, profits increase for Dr. Reddy's in Q2

Dr. Reddy's Labs reported sales of $462 million for second quarter 2012 and $866 million for the first half of the fiscal year, according to an earnings statement released Tuesday.

October 20, 2011
GfK: Holiday shoppers to maintain, restrict spending; seek best prices

Economic anxiety continues to plague U.S. consumers, with 84% planning to spend the same or less this holiday season, according to a new report released by GfK Custom Research North America on Thursday.

October 19, 2011
New dairy-based skin care line that lives in the fridge to hit retail

A new skin care line, aptly named Dairyface, is a line of yogurt-based products that incorporate the nutritional benefits of milk to nourish skin’s cells.

October 7, 2011
CEW names Unilever's Gina Boswell 2011 Achiever of the Year in beauty

Unilever’s Gina Boswell, who was recently appointed EVP personal care for North America, has been selected as a 2011 Achiever of the Year, one of the highest awards bestowed in the beauty industry, by nonprofit Cosmetic Executive Women.

October 7, 2011
Pilla steps into Shoppers during turbulent time

The news that Shoppers Drug Mart has appointed former McKesson Canada executive Domenic Pilla as its new president and CEO not only is significant news in its own right, but also is important as Pilla will inherit a chain that is wrestling with the impact of drug reforms in several provinces and faces its share of competitive challenges.

October 5, 2011
Hershey inks warehouse, distribution alliance with Ferrero

Hershey and Ferrero have formed a joint warehousing, transportation and distribution initiative in North America.

October 4, 2011
Mars gets ready for 2012 with new products

Mars Chocolate North America is expanding its portfolio with new varieties and snack sizes for some of its brands.

September 28, 2011
Water-Jel plans to build burn care at retail; Herb Baer to lead efforts

Water-Jel Technologies last month named Herb Baer to the post of EVP North America. Well-known among military and industrial users, the company plans to expand first-degree burn aftercare at retail in the coming year, Baer told Drug Store News.

September 12, 2011
Seasonal, novelty sweets flavor sales

Consumers still have a sweet tooth despite a sour economy. U.S. confectionery sales at food, drug and mass stores continue to grow at a pace of 4.2%, outpacing overall store sales, according to data from the National Confectioners Association.


September 6, 2011
Bare Escentuals to launch first-ever global platform, creates BareMinerals Ready Eyeshadow for fall

Bare Escentuals is launching in September its first-ever global creative platform and marketing campaign, “Be a Force of Beauty,” aimed at amplifying the core belief that beauty can change the world, both by inspiring positivity and activating women to put beauty into action.

September 6, 2011
Mars offers 'Random Acts of Chocolate' this fall

Mars Chocolate North America kicked off its 50,000 Mars Random Acts of Chocolate initiative, providing New Yorkers with free samples of the company's chocolate brands.

September 1, 2011
GSK announces VP sales Clark Brown departure

GlaxoSmithKline on Thursday announced that 25-year veteran Clark Brown, VP sales at GSK Consumer Healthcare, will be leaving the organization effective Sept. 2.

September 1, 2011
Rob Holston named EVP of Symphony Analytics North America

SymphonyIRI Group has appointed Rob Holston as its EVP of the company's Symphony Analytics North America division.

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