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November 24, 2010

A 45-year Kroger veteran will retire from his post in February.

November 24, 2010

Spending on lobbying shows healthcare cos.’ stake in healthcare reform

Most of the newly elected and re-elected Republican members of Congress, Tea Party candidates in particular, vowed to whittle down or repeal healthcare reform once in office, but the healthcare companies that stand to benefit hope to change their minds, as some of their lobbying activities last quarter have shown.

November 22, 2010

NACDS promotes pharmacy’s contribution as NCQA mulls health quality standards

ALEXANDRIA, Va. In another bid to boost the standing of pharmacists in a changing healthcare system, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores urged a leading healthcare think-tank and advocacy group to adopt health quality standards that include a broader role for retail pharmacy professionals.

November 22, 2010

Walmart to open its first campus pharmacy

Bringing its health and prescription services as close to college students in its home state as possible, Walmart revealed plans to open a retail pharmacy in a new, scaled-down Walmart store on the campus of the University of Arkansas ...

November 21, 2010

Motif rolls out hand washes at Target

A new line of hand soaps promises a luxurious scent at an affordable price ...

November 21, 2010

Toys remain steadfast on holiday shopping lists, poll finds

Toys continue to dominate wish lists this holiday season, according to a new poll by...

November 18, 2010

Expect upswing in retail sales, analysis notes

A new analysis indicated that retailers should expect a modest increase in sales despite wavering...

November 18, 2010

MinuteClinic: A force to be reckoned with

The fact that CVS Caremark's MinuteClinic was highlighted as an innovator of healthcare delivery by...

November 17, 2010

Cardinal Health to acquire pharmaceutical distributor Kinray

Cardinal Health is looking to expand the pharmaceutical segment of its business by acquiring a...

November 17, 2010

Coalition urges Congress to repeal pending FSA change, calls policy 'unwarranted'

A coalition of six associations, including the Consumer Healthcare Products Association and the National Association...

November 17, 2010

CoverGirl to debut NatureLuxe in January

Procter & Gamble's CoverGirl is launching in January its new NatureLuxe makeup collection, which includes...

November 17, 2010

Giant Eagle offers customers more banking options with in-store branches

Huntington on Thursday announced the opening of the first of its Giant Eagle in-store branches,...

November 17, 2010

New Supervalu survey reveals that food brings families together

Food is the most important aspect of the holiday season and unites families, according to...

November 16, 2010

CVS/pharmacy encourages dialogue between seniors, caregivers about Medicare Part D plans

With the holiday season just around the corner, CVS/pharmacy is encouraging older adults and their...

November 16, 2010

Deloitte consumer spending index drops in October

Soft housing prices drove down the Deloitte consumer spending index for the month of October,...

November 16, 2010

Dollar Tree completes purchase of Dollar Giant assets

Dollar Tree on Wednesday announced that it has completed its purchase of the assets of...

November 16, 2010

Goody makes a 'statement' at Target

Hair accessories brand Goody has announced the launch of its new Statements collection, available as...

November 15, 2010

Big bowl of wellness

Now that more drug stores have moved into the grocery business, consumers are gaining more convenient access to food.

As a result, drug stores, which have always been synonymous with health and wellness, also have a tremendous opportunity to meet the nutrition needs of time-starved shoppers by stocking their shelves with healthier foods.

Food manufacturers, like Kellogg, see an opportunity for retail pharmacies to help reinvent the way groceries are merchandised to shoppers and help consumers make better decisions when buying food.

November 15, 2010

CVS Caremark study addresses correlation between out-of-pocket co-pay, Rx abandonment

There is a direct correlation between the amount of a patient's out-of-pocket co-pay and prescription...

November 15, 2010

EvoraPlus gains distribution at Winn-Dixie

Biopharmaceutical company Oragenics has expanded retail distribution of its oral care probiotic EvoraPlus through an...

November 15, 2010

Hero Nutritionals launches Healthy Indulgence line

Hero Nutritionals has developed a multivitmain dark chocolate product, which will add to the company's...

November 15, 2010

Pharmacists engage with patients in campaign for improved nutrition

Should retail pharmacists tell their patients to eat a good breakfast?

A mountain of data showing the health benefits of a good breakfast — one that includes high-fiber foods like cereals and grains — point to an unequivocal answer: absolutely. Studies have proven that eating breakfast is closely linked to healthy body weights, improved mental alertness and physical performance. Plus, people who skip breakfast don’t make up for the missed nutrients later in the day.

November 15, 2010

Select Target stores 'kick' off mobile app

A location-based retail app now is available for Target shoppers in select markets....

November 15, 2010

Susan Borra named FMI's SVP communications

The Food Marketing Institute on Tuesday announced the appointment of Susan Borra as SVP communications...

November 14, 2010

Elemental Herbs develops new organic, zinc sunscreen

Elemental Herbs, a maker of organic, nature-based healing products, has developed the new Sun Stick...