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April 19, 2012
Tesco says it will focus on profitability before expansion in the U.S.

The break-even forecast for the U.S. division of Tesco has been pushed back to early next year, the U.K. retail giant announced in its fiscal-year results.

April 13, 2012
Mintel: Salt intake on minds of dieting U.S. adults

While more than half of U.S. adults currently are "watching" their diet, a fraction of them are doing so because they are concerned about their "salt intake," according to Mintel research.

March 29, 2012
Kline unveils 2011 drivers of U.S. OTC market

The U.S. over-the-counter drug market saw strong growth in 2011, thanks to switches of prescription drugs to OTC, gains in the allergy relief products category and holistic marketing, according to a new report from Kline.

March 13, 2012
U.S. retail sales continue to rise through February

Retail sales continue to rise for 2012 as the U.S. Census Bureau reported results of February sales on Tuesday.

March 8, 2012
CHPA study: OTC meds save U.S. $102 billion

A Consumer Healthcare Products Association study earlier this year supported what everyone has known all along: Use of over-the-counter medicines saves the U.S. healthcare system money. A lot of it. 


March 7, 2012
Hebron U.S.A. introduces popular Brazil line of healthcare products to U.S. market

Hebron U.S.A. last week introduced a brand popular in Brazil into the U.S. market at the ECRM Cough & Cold and Allergy EPPS.

February 29, 2012
U.S. News & World Report lists pharmacist as a top job for 2012

Pharmacists should see significant growth over the next decade, making the profession one of the top jobs for 2012, according to U.S. News & World Report magazine.

February 22, 2012
Dr. Duve Babies & Kids line enters U.S. market

Dr. Duve Babies & Kids, a product line that aims to provide healthy skin care solutions for little ones, is entering the U.S. market through a partnership with Nutritional Products International.

February 21, 2012
Interbrand reveals top U.S. retail brands for 2012

While Walmart maintained the No. 1 position on Interbrand's "U.S. Most Valuable Retail Brands" list for 2012, several other retailers are moving up the ranks.

February 15, 2012
Counterfeit Avastin circulating in U.S., FDA warns

Fake versions of a cancer drug made by Roche's U.S. unit have entered the United States, the Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday.

February 8, 2012
Todd Mitchell appointed president of Crossmark's U.S. sales agency

A Crossmark EVP is taking on a new role at the company.

February 7, 2012
Nielsen: U.S. consumer confidence up despite cash woes, saving strategies

U.S. consumers are more optimistic about their finances despite cutting back to save money, according to Nielsen's fourth-quarter global consumer confidence findings.

January 30, 2012
Jamieson Labs to expand supplement business into U.S. from Canada

Toronto-based Jamieson Labs will be attempting to parlay its dietary supplement success in the Canadian marketplace into the U.S. market, according to Jamieson executives presenting at the ECRM Vitamin, Diet & Sports Nutrition EPPS conference in Atlanta in January.

January 13, 2012
U.K.-based pharmacy chain teams with U.S. digital health products provider to improve adherence

British retail pharmacy chain Lloyds Pharmacy and U.S.-based Proteus Biochemical are collaborating to launch a digital health product that combines sensor-enabled tablets, a sensor patch and a mobile health application to help people with complex medication regimens and health issues.

January 12, 2012
U.S. Nonwovens seeks to market Dual Pod technology

U.S. Nonwovens is looking to market its Dual Pod technology for consumer packaged goods companies that operate or are looking to operate in the cleaning/laundry category.

January 10, 2012
Shire acquires U.S. rights to constipation drug

Shire has acquired U.S. rights to a drug used to treat chronic constipation in women from Johnson & Johnson, the company said Tuesday.

January 4, 2012
U.S. News & World Report ranks top five easiest diet plans

The U.S. News & World Report on Wednesday named the top five "easiest" diets New Year's resolutionists should follow — Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig, Mediterranean Diet, Slim Fast and Volumetrics — out of a total field of 25 diet plans.

January 4, 2012
Walmart vet Ron Loveless joins U.S. Preventive Medicine

U.S. Preventive Medicine on Wednesday named Ronald Loveless its vice chairman.

December 23, 2011
Consumer confidence up in United States, global economy still dark cloud

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index for the United States increased 0.5% in November to 118 (baseline based on 100 in 2004), following a 0.9% increase in October, and a 0.1% increase in September, the Conference Board announced Thursday.

December 22, 2011
Covis acquires U.S. rights to five GSK drugs

A Swiss drug maker is acquiring the U.S. rights for several GlaxoSmithKline drugs.

December 21, 2011
Ranbaxy settles cGMP issues with U.S. government

Ranbaxy Labs said Wednesday that it had resolved long-standing issues concerning two of its manufacturing plants in India with the U.S. government.

December 1, 2011
Costco comps up 6% at U.S. clubs

The nation’s leading warehouse club operator maintained its momentum in November by posting a 6% increase in same-store sales at U.S. clubs, excluding the beneficial effect of higher year-over-year gas prices.

November 15, 2011
BI announces more than $350 million in U.S. capital investments

German drug maker Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals invested more than $350 million in its U.S. operations this year, the company said Tuesday.

November 10, 2011
Survey: U.S. adults struggle to pay medical bills, forgo recommended care due to cost

More than 1-out-of-4 U.S. adults were unable to pay or encountered problems paying medical bills in the past year, according to a new survey published by the Commonwealth Fund.

November 7, 2011
Conversocial tallies consumer complaint social media scorecard for U.S. retailers

A new report by social media software maker Conversocial examined the customer service offerings of the 10 most loved and most hated retailers in the United States, and how these retailers are meeting the challenge of delivering great social media experiences for their customers.

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