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September 27, 2012
Predictive analytics' role in health care

DSN caught up with Dave Dimas — program director of engineering, sciences and information technology at the University of California, Irvine Extension — to discuss the role predictive analytics can play in health care, as well as a new certificate program on how to best translate that consumer data into action plans.

August 31, 2012
DSN.TV takes exclusive video store tour of new Duane Reade flagship

In an exclusive video store tour, Duane Reade senior director of store concepts Mike Defazio walks Drug Store News editor Rob Eder and the DSN.TV cameras through the newest Duane Reade flagship store at 100 Broadway. In keeping with the Walgreens/Duane Reade flagship store strategy, the new store serves as a test lab for several new concepts aimed at driving new trips to the store.

February 28, 2012
Cutting specialty pharmacy costs

Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy in late February released data showing that both patients and their health plans can realize savings of up to 60% on the cost of infused specialty medications by choosing alternate treatment sites, such as the ones fielded by Walgreens. DSN caught up with Michael Einodshofer, director of utilization management at Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy, to discuss the potential cost-reduction impact savings it can have on employers and payers.

December 15, 2011
At the front-end

The National Community Pharmacists Association recently unleashed a new front-end program that has seen more than 20% growth in test pilots. Operating under the hood of that program is 35-year retail veteran Gabe Trahan, NCPA senior director of store operations and marketing. Drug Store News caught up with Trahan to discuss the kinds of tools that can be accessed as part of the new program.

May 17, 2013
Pennsylvania supermarket operator to open fourth full-service restaurant

Wegmans in June will open The Pub at Wegmans, a full service restaurant and bar at their Allentown, Pa., location, the company announced.

May 16, 2013
Brookshire's heralds new Super 1 Foods with grand opening event

On May 1, Brookshire's Grocery held a grand opening ceremony for a new Super 1 Foods located at 9 Fair Ave. in Winnsboro, Texas, with a ribbon-cutting event. The company converted the store, which it purchased last year, from the Kaye's Fod Market format.

May 15, 2013
Acosta appoints two executives to CVS team

Acosta Sales and Marketing has appointed two new executives, the company said.

May 15, 2013
Kimberly-Clark launches Depend Guards and Shields for men

Kimberly-Clark announced the launch of Depend Guards and Shields, two products specifically designed for men with light bladder leakage, along with tips and tools from former professional football star Tony Siragusa in a new program called Guard Your Manhood

May 14, 2013
Oscar Mayer adds new innovations for grilling season

Oscar Mayer announced the addition of five new hot dog innovations featuring bacon, sausage, chicken breast, lean and extra lean varieties available this summer.

May 10, 2013
SPCB appoints new education director

The Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board has appointed Terri Smith Moore as the education director, the group said.

May 7, 2013
Survey: 4-in-10 seniors concerned over Rx cost; half of those delay refills or skip doses to make do

A Walgreens survey found that 37% of Medicare Part D beneficiaries have daily concerns about their prescription drug costs, and 1-in-5 say they’ve had to make sacrifices, such as delaying filling a prescription or skipping doses, to help manage medication costs.

May 2, 2013
Kroger to participate in popular Atlanta Cinco de Mayo event

Kroger on Thursday announced plans to host the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the Southeast at Fiesta Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park this Sunday.

May 1, 2013
Clif Bar launches workplace contest behind Luna bar

Clif Bar introduced an interactive contest under its Luna brand, the "Whole Nutrition Bar for Women," which will reward Luna vending machines to winning participants at their workplace.

April 29, 2013
FDA appoints Mary Beth Clarke as director of Office of Executive Programs

A Food and Drug Administration staffer who has led implementation of the Generic Drug User Fee Act has been named to a new director position at the agency, the FDA said Monday.

April 29, 2013
Safeway elevates president Robert Edwards to CEO

Safeway announced that Robert Edwards, currently the company's president, will succeed Steven Burd as CEO when Burd retires as chairman and CEO on May 14. Edwards, 57, will also join the company's board of directors.

April 22, 2013
NACDS Foundation announces five new board members

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation announced the election of five new members to its board of directors.

April 21, 2013
Bricks imitate clicks imitate bricks to catch attention, wallet share of omnichannel shopper

According to research, ownership of smartphones and tablets in particular have grown rapidly over the past couple of years, and that has created a multi-headed omnichannel hydra of a customer who retailers across all channels are desperately trying to appease.

April 21, 2013
Healthy snacks fill aisles

Consumers are snacking more than ever, but they aren't necessarily reaching for a bag of chips and a can of soda.

April 21, 2013
Pets fetch specialized OTC segment

While the recession has caused some pet lovers to cut back spending on toys and treats, when it comes to their pets' health, consumers aren't skimping.

April 15, 2013
Amazon launches online health, wellness store

Online retailer Amazon has announced the launch of its new 50+ Active and Healthy Living Store, which features hundreds of thousands of nutrition, wellness, exercise and fitness, medical, personal care, beauty, entertainment items and more — all in a single destination for customers in the 50+ age range.

April 15, 2013
Similasan announces new hires to director team

Similasan North America today annouced the addition of two new team members to join the company at the director level.

April 11, 2013
Unilever unveils humor campaign in support of its SlimFast brand

Unilever on Thursday announced a new branding campaign behind SlimFast called "Get What You Really Want."

April 9, 2013
Philadelphia Cream Cheese expands product line

Philadelphia Cream Cheese is looking to broaden its appeal with the launch of new cream cheese products this spring.

April 9, 2013
S.C. health and human services director tours MinuteClinic location

A MinuteClinic location at a CVS store in downtown Columbia, S.C., got a visit from one of the state's top health officials recently.

April 8, 2013
Specialty pharmacy conference brings together industry experts

A joint conference by the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy and the Association of Managed Care Pharmacy attracted hundreds of leaders from across the specialty pharmacy industry.

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