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June 21, 2012
Q&A: Mass challenges

Drug Store News recently spoke with Greenwood Group president Pat O’Leary about the challenges small- and mid-tier companies face in the mass market.


June 20, 2012
Unilever president elected to RILA board of directors

The Retail Industry Leaders Association announced the addition of a Unilever executive to its board of directors.

June 19, 2012
NFL Players Association licenses TheraPearl hot/cold packs

The NFL Players Association last week announced a new licensing relationship with TheraPearl, a consumer products company specializing in hot and cold pack technology.

June 15, 2012
Survey: When it comes to grocery shopping, dad's role evolves

Dads are taking on a new role: primary grocery shopper.

June 14, 2012
Apothecary Shops changing brand to Avella Specialty Pharmacy in August

The Apothecary Shops are rebranding to become Avella Specialty Pharmacy, effective in August, the company announced Wednesday.

June 14, 2012
Crown Dynamics introduces patented device to help decrease snoring

Crown Dynamics on Wednesday launched its patented Air Sleep/Snore product line.

June 14, 2012
Driving growth of community pharmacy is focus of McKesson's annual ideaShare conference

There is still time to register for McKesson ideaShare 2012 Conference, which is slated for June 24 to 28, at Las Vegas’ Venetian Resort Hotel. McKesson, the nation’s largest healthcare services company, expects thousands of independent pharmacy owners from across the nation will convene at ideaShare.

June 14, 2012
Similasan signs PR firm GroundFloor Media as agency of record

GroundFloor Media, a Denver-based, integrated agency focusing on strategic communications, social media, reputation and crisis management, and digital strategy, on Thursday announced Similasan USA as the newest addition to its client roster.

June 14, 2012
Stiefel acquires eczema remedy currently in phase-3 trials in the U.S.

Stiefel, a GlaxoSmithKline company, on Monday acquired the eczema remedy Toctino (alitretinoin) from Basilea Pharmaceutica.

June 13, 2012
Saban Brands revives '80s franchise

Saban Brands has announced the return of the Popples franchise.

June 11, 2012
Enact PDUFA, but leave restrictions out of it

With overwhelming support in both the U.S. House and Senate and the strong backing of President Obama, a reauthorization of the landmark Prescription Drug User Fee Act that funds new drug application reviews at the Food and Drug Administration is a near certainty, probably within days or weeks at most. But one amendment to the Senate's version of PDUFA reauthorization, contained in the Food and Drug Administration Safety Innovation Act, could threaten both retail pharmacies and the patients they serve.

June 11, 2012
Gary Kadlec joins Diplomat as president

Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy has named a new president.

June 8, 2012
Bi-Lo remodels 13 locations through March, April

Over the past two months, Bi-Lo has revealed 13 newly updated stores across the Carolinas, with donations of more than $19,000 to community organizations on behalf of Bi-Lo charities, the grocer announced Wednesday.

June 5, 2012
Carex Health Brands broadens reach with new acquisition

Carex Health Brands has established its operations in Canada with the acquisition of a Nova Scotia-based leader in the lifting seat and light therapy markets.

June 1, 2012
Acme Markets opens store in Bryn Mawr, Pa.

Supervalu banner Acme Markets has opened a new store in Bryn Mawr, Pa.

June 1, 2012
Ad agency Neiman to rep E.P.T., Monistat, Sucrets and Anacin

Insight Pharmaceuticals recently selected Neiman as creative partner for its portfolio of over-the-counter women’s health and personal care brands, the ad agency announced Tuesday.

June 1, 2012
Former Pabst leader to serve as Mike's Hard Lemonade president

Mike's Hard Lemonade announced that its president, Philip O'Neil, is leaving the company.

June 1, 2012
Former Pfizer executive to lead WebMD as CEO

WebMD has tapped Pfizer's group president of animal health, consumer health care and corporate strategy to serve as its new chief executive.

May 31, 2012
House passes PDUFA bill 387 to 5

The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation that reauthorizes the Food and Drug Administration’s prescription drug user fee programs that are scheduled to expire in September. H.R. 5651 passed the House by a vote of 387 to 5.

May 30, 2012
Crosslin promoted to president of PDX/National Health Systems

National Health Systems announced the promotion of SVP product strategy and design Brad Crosslin to the role of president.

May 29, 2012
CEW names best beauty products of the year

Cosmetic Executive Women recently recognized the most innovative beauty products of the year at the 18th Annual CEW Beauty Insiders’ Choice Awards.

May 29, 2012
Steven Fitzpatrick appointed to Fred's board

Former Accredo Health Group president has been elected to serve on Fred's board of directors.

May 21, 2012
Yardley London launches new line of shower gels, moisturizing bars

Yardley London, known for its botanical soap bars, has announced the launch of its new Skin Indulgence bath and shower collection.

May 16, 2012
CVS Caremark study: Focus on Rx adherence saved PBM clients $2.4B in 2011

CVS Caremark has aggressively set its sights on enhancing medication adherence, and the initiatives are paying off as the company estimates that its PBM clients saved nearly $2.4 billion in 2011 because of improved medication adherence for chronic conditions, according to findings of its annual Insights Report.

May 16, 2012
High allergy incidence thanks to mild winter

In contrast to the most recent cough-cold season, which was characterized by a relative lack of upper respiratory illnesses, pharmacy shoppers with itchy eyes, runny noses and audible sneezes have been back in force this spring in search of allergy relief.

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