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March 23, 2012
20th Century Fox Home Entertainment bring 'Grapes of Wrath,' 'Zorba the Greek' to Blu-ray

Two critically acclaimed films are making their Blu-ray debut on June 5.

March 14, 2012
'Hoosiers' comes to Blu-ray

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios are bringing a popular sports film to Blu-ray in June.

March 9, 2012
Pat Lonergan honored with CHPA Lifetime Achievement Award

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association on Friday morning honored longtime industry veteran Pat Lonergan, co-founder of Numark Labs, with its Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions in the advancement of the business of over-the-counter medicines.

March 9, 2012
Retailers try new ways to showcase electronics

Drug stores are cautiously expanding their consumer electronics selections. MP3 players, digital cameras and pre-paid mobile phones are finding a place beside the more traditional mix of handheld tape players and clock radios in the channel.

February 28, 2012
'The Descendants' to be launched on Blu-ray, DVD

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment and Fox Searchlight are bringing home one of the most critically acclaimed films of the year to Blu-ray combo pack and DVD.

February 22, 2012
'Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol' arriving on Blu-ray, DVD this spring

The latest edition of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise is making its Blu-ray and DVD debut on April 17 from Paramount Home Media Distribution.

February 10, 2012
New electronic learning toys featuring Scooby-Doo to launch this summer

Oregon Scientific has introduced a new line of Scooby-Doo-themed personal electronics, thanks to a licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products.

February 8, 2012
Verilux to launch solar charger, LED bulbs

Verilux is gearing up to launch new lighting products this spring.

January 20, 2012
BP monitoring goes mobile

An Apple a day also may help keep the doctor away. iHealth Lab is expanding its offerings that can dock with Apple’s family of products, namely the iPhone, iPod and iPad.

January 19, 2012
Walmart kicks off 'Get on the Shelf' contest

Looking to put America's inventors front and center by uncovering the next great product, Walmart and @WalmartLabs have kicked off the "Get on the Shelf" contest.

January 4, 2012
Panasonic Group launches hearing aid line featuring wireless connectivity, longer battery life

Panasonic Healthcare Group on Tuesday announced the introduction of the R1-W digital hearing instrument, a line of hearing products that appeals to a broader user base of people with mild to severe hearing loss.

December 6, 2011
Rite Aid promotion gives Facebook users first dibs on coupons

Rite Aid Facebook fans are getting an early shot at coupons for gifts and stocking stuffers as part of a new promotion announced Monday.

December 6, 2011
Target makes up for lackluster comps with last-minute sale

Target may have a chance to bounce back from its anemic 1.8% November comps increase during a period that included strong Black Friday performances for most retailers with its "Almost Last Minute Sale," a new savings event that will offer discounts on items from the most popular gift categories.

December 5, 2011
Competition strains battery sales

Alkaline batteries are showing tepid growth, and experts expect sales to plunge as much as 3% as fierce competition among manufacturers continues to pressure pricing. More devices are using built-in rechargeable battery systems — another trend hurting primary battery sales.


December 1, 2011
'The Help' debuts at retail

A film based on a bestselling novel by Kathryn Stockett will make its debut in Blu-ray combo pack, DVD, digital download and on-demand formats on Dec. 6.

November 30, 2011
'The Whistleblower' arrives on Blu-ray, DVD

A thriller starring Academy Award winners Rachel Weisz and Vanessa Redgrave is coming to Blu-ray and DVD from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment.

November 23, 2011
Target.com under new leadership

Target merchandising executive Casey Carl was given added responsibilities for the retailer’s online businesses, following a series of snafus related to an August relaunch that resulted in the departure of former online president Steve Eastman.

November 22, 2011
Clarity introduces new XL cordless phones

Clarity, a Plantronics company, recently launched two new loud, easy-to-use cordless phones designed for people with hearing loss, low vision or mobility challenges.

November 18, 2011
Survey: More shoppers turning to Internet for coupon-driven deals

RetailMeNot.com, an online coupon aggregator, found that online coupon usage was up 23% on its site in the months leading up to the holiday shopping season, the company announced Wednesday.

November 17, 2011
Sears Holdings reports wider loss in Q3

Kmart operator Sears Holdings reported Thursday that its loss widened in the third quarter on softness in its Canada division and on weaker consumer electronics sales.

November 10, 2011
ComScore: Online spending up 13% in Q3

Online retail spending reached $36.3 billion for third quarter 2011, up 13% from last year, according to comScore.

November 4, 2011
Continua members tout innovation in Japan

Drug Store News caught up with Continua Health Alliance’s executive director Chuck Parker following the CEATEC Japan conference, an IT and electronics trade show, to get a glimpse into what tomorrow’s self-care diagnostic devices might look like.


November 2, 2011
'In the Name of the King 2: Two Worlds' arriving on Blu-ray, DVD this winter

20th Century Fox Home Entertainment is bringing the sequel of an action/adventure franchise to Blu-ray and DVD this December.

November 2, 2011
Consumer Cellular gains distribution through Florida-area Walgreens

Consumer Cellular, the exclusive wireless provider for AARP members, on Tuesday announced a distribution agreement for its line of contract-free cellular phones and plans at 826 Walgreens locations throughout Florida.

November 2, 2011
Walmart lifts veil on Black Friday specials

Walmart is offering customers an early, exclusive preview of its Black Friday specials.

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