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  • Bayer taps Brunn to lead pharmaceuticals business in Americas region

    WHIPPANY, N.J. — Bayer on Tuesday announced that it had named Carsten Brunn as president of its pharmaceuticals division in the Americas. Brunn will oversee the company’s pharmaceutical arm in the United States, Canada, Central and Latin America, reporting to pharmaceutical division president and board of management member Dieter Weinand. 
     

  • Southeastern Grocers names new VP pharmacy

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Southeastern Grocers on Tuesday announced a new addition. The company has tapped Gayle Shields to be its new VP pharmacy. In her new role, Shields will oversee day-to-day and strategic operations for the company’s pharmacy locations. 
     

  • Concerns over DIR fees top list of concerns for NCPA members

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Ensuring fair compensation and a level playing field are the chief concerns for community pharmacy operators as the 115th Congress begins their deliberations, according to the latest National Community Pharmacists Association member survey.

  • Walmart reportedly shaking up executive team to blend stores, online

    Walmart has made some big changes in its executive ranks, bringing together management of its Web and retail teams.  
     
    The changes, which the chain has not officially announced, come on the heels of media reports that Karenann Terrell would step down as CIO of Walmart Stores on Feb. 24. As reported by CNBC.com, Walmart’s executive realignment includes the following:
     

  • Affordable Care Act dealt second blow

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday followed its U.S. Senate counterparts a week earlier, passing a budget resolution to draft a repeal bill that could overhaul or repeal the Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare.

    “This is a critical first step toward delivering relief to Americans who are struggling under this law,” Speaker Paul D. Ryan (R-Wis.) said.

  • International Paper CEO joins Kroger board

    CINCINNATI  — Kroger on Thursday elected International Paper chairman and CEO Mark Sutton to its board.

    "We are delighted to welcome Mark to Kroger," stated Rodney McMullen, Kroger's chairman and CEO. "Mark's deep experience in an end-to-end business and global perspective make him a valued addition to Kroger's board of directors."

  • Walmart CIO reportedly set to step down next month

    Wal-Mart Stores is reportedly losing its top technology executive. 
     
    Karenann Terrell will step down as CIO of Wal-Mart on February 24, the Wall Street Journal reported. Terrell has served in the position for nearly five years.
       
    The retailer, which did not say where Terrell is headed, expects to announce new leadership in technology “shortly,” according to the report.
         

  • Teva completes sale of U.K., Ireland Actavis business to Intas’s Accord Healthcare

    JERUSALEM and AHMEDABAD, India — The sale of Teva’s Actavis U.K. and Actavis Ireland to Intas Pharmaceuticals through its subsidiary Accord Healthcare for £603 million, Intas announced Tuesday. The transaction is part of the European Commission’s antitrust divestiture requirements surrounding Teva’s acquisition of Allergan’s generics business. 
     
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