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January 14, 2011
Albert Heijn, innovative Ahold leader, dies at 83

Former Ahold senior executive Albert Heijn, who helped lead the overhaul of the Dutch-based supermarket giant in the 1960s and 1970s, died peacefully Thursday at his home in the United Kingdom, the company announced. He was 83.

January 7, 2011
While parents turn away from vaccines, U.S. pharmacies make them more accessible

In 2011, refusing to inoculate children against dangerous illnesses like measles, whooping cough and even the flu, borders on child abuse. This story should go a long way toward keeping a lot of kids healthy by educating their misguided parents—good news for retail pharmacy, which continues to expand its presence as the local community destination for common vaccinations.

December 21, 2010
Report: Shaw's may be pulled from sale block

Supervalu is having difficulty divesting its New-England-based Shaw’s chain for more than $1 billion, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday, and the Minnesota grocery conglomerate may be ready to take down its "for sale" sign.

October 27, 2010
Oral care innovations help drive Colgate-Palmolive's quarterly earnings

Colgate-Palmolive experienced a strong third quarter as its global market shares in toothpaste and manual...

October 12, 2010
Alliance Boots gets awarded for supply chain, logistics processes

Great Britain's health and beauty retailer Alliance Boots recently was recognized for its supply chain...

October 7, 2010
Larger waists linked to diabetes in new study

A new study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health found that the...

September 28, 2010
Decision Resources: Crohn's disease drug market will increase 31% by 2019

The drug market for Crohn's disease treatments will see moderate growth over the next decade,...

September 7, 2010
Olay taps Carrie Underwood as brand ambassador

Skin care brand Olay has named singer-songwriter Carrie Underwood as its first-ever North American celebrity...

August 30, 2010
Pyramid International unveils two movie-themed calendars

Through a deal with Paramount Licensing, Pyramid International is distributing two officially authorized calendars for...

August 22, 2010
British drug maker to open U.S. headquarters in N.J.

British drug maker Archimedes Pharma plans to set up its U.S. headquarters in New Jersey,...

August 19, 2010
New shelves allow office workers to eat at their desks with ease

A Korean office furniture designer has created a shelf that fits above computer keyboards to...

July 22, 2010
Good 'Carma' can pay off

Parlaying a 73-year-old brand with a strong following into another synergistic category only can mean...

February 28, 2010
Q&A: Making a splash - Hollis Brookover, Morningside Products

Hollis Brookover, founder and CEO of Morningside Products, makers of bath-and-body products under the Originals...

January 18, 2010
Kraft makes an offer Cadbury can't refuse

Things just got sweeter for Kraft as its offer to purchase U.K.-based Cadbury for 11.7...

July 19, 2009
Want to fix health care? Leverage clinics

“We’re already paying for it—it’s just hidden in your premiums.”...

January 11, 2009
Washington pharmacists can prescribe antiviral drugs

Under current U.S. laws, only doctors and nurse practitioners can write prescriptions, but a limited...

September 10, 2007
Body Shop founder passes at 64

The Body Shop founder Anita Roddick, who used her cosmetics company to help communicate human...

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