Hy-Vee announces staffing changes in local stores

Hy-Vee is making several staffing changes in its local stores to strengthen its training and succession planning for store management.

Allergy

Alcon launches OTC Pataday allergy eye drops

Two versions of the former prescription-only product now are available over-the-counter following Food and Drug Administration approval for OTC sale.

OTC Pain

GSK’s Voltaren Gel gets Rx-to-OTC switch approval

The switch will bring an OTC treatment for osteoarthritis pain to more patients, GSK Consumer Healthcare said.

Preventing harm: Linking the right patient with the right record and prescription

Pharmacies need to be able to accurately link patient records and prescription profiles to prevent potentially fatal, wrong-patient errors: As anyone who works in a pharmacy can tell you, there are many opportunities for mistakes to happen.

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RETAIL NEWS

Walmart’s Q4 results miss expectations

Walmart said it expects online sales to grow about 30%, down from last year’s growth of 37%.

Center Store

Thomas’ expands breakfast offerings

Thomas’ adds variety by launching Pick Me Ups Soft-Based Oatmeal Squares and Mini Croissants.

Generics

IQVIA's Long sizes up generics market

Three trends are driving the generics market, according to IQVIA vice president of industry relations Doug Long.

OTC Pain

Vizuri adds Pain Bloc Flexi-Stretch Pain Tape

The product, which is designed to provide numbing pain relief and can be used for up to 12 hours, will start shipping in June and has a su ggested retail price of $14.99.

RETAIL NEWS

Brave new worlds: Retailers leverage stores to fuel omnichannel efforts

DSN's February cover story looks at how retailers are getting ahead of the game by leveraging their store bases as key elements of in their overall omnichannel strategies.