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  • Rite Aid leverages Wellness in comeback

    Everybody loves a comeback story, and it looks as though the pharmacy retail industry has one of its own in the making as Rite Aid’s latest earnings report showed another strong quarter for the Camp Hill, Pa.-based chain, which has been steadily growing its sales and narrowing its losses for several quarters already.


  • Retail’s undeniable 
interconnectedness

    “It’s actually an illusion that those boxers are separate entities. The separate entities are just the way we choose to perceive them. The boxers, you, me — we’re all part of the same quantum field. Think of the two boxers as ocean waves or currents of air — two tornadoes, say. They appear to be two separate things, but they’re not. Tornadoes are just wind. The wind stirred up in different directions. The fact is nothing is separate. Everything is connected.

  • Powering up

    Procter & Gamble’s Duracell brand, together with Powermat Technologies, have introduced Duracell Powermat, a 24-hour power system that works with iPhone 4 and 4S products. The Powermat includes three components: a charging mat that serves as a wireless power transmitter, a smartphone case and a portable backup battery that acts as a personal portable charger.


  • New DR store ‘ups’ up market

    NEW YORK — Duane Reade has further developed its leading edge “up market” store concept with the recent opening of its second flagship store in Manhattan’s Financial District. Located in the stately American Surety building at 100 Broadway, the 22,000-sq.-ft. store fits the rich history of the area while incorporating some of the most innovative ideas seen today in retail pharmacy.


  • Buyer impulse still strong

    Shoppers still are purchasing on impulse at the front end of the store. Data from SymphonyIRI Group indicated that more than half of consumers make unplanned purchases upon seeing products or deals in the store — a percentage that has remained unchanged during the past 18 months. In a recent survey of more than 1,500 consumers, 46% said they made an unplanned purchase during their most recent trip to the drug store. (For complete results, visit DrugStoreNews.com/c2b-mobile-insights)


  • WaterField Designs launches Google Nexus 7 Android tablet cases

    SAN FRANCISCO — WaterField Designs has introduced new cases for the Google Nexus 7 Android tablet.

    Custom-fitted Google Nexus 7 cases include the ultimate sleeve case, the smart case, the slip case, the suede jacket and the travel express. Each Nexus 7 Case offers unique functionality, protection and style.

  • Fisher-Price taps Olympic gymnast to help launch new 'Dora' doll

    PLANO, Texas — Five-time Olympic medalist Nastia Liukin is teaming up with Fisher-Price to help introduce the new, interactive Fantastic Gymnastics Dora doll.

    Fantastic Gymnastics Dora, based off of the Nickelodeon show “Dora the Explorer,” performs two gymnastics routines, features seven unique moves — including splits, handstands and back-bends — and enhances imaginative role-play for kids ages 3 years and older. Fantastic Gymnastics Dora also features more than 40 phrases in English and Spanish and a special song celebrating teamwork.

  • It's Academic introduces new kind of dry erase notes

    NORTHBROOK, Ill. — It’s Academic has launched its new Re:writes dry erase notes.

    Re:writes are thin, flexible and can adhere to virtually any flat or gently curved surface in both heat and cold with help from its patent-pending specialized plastic core. The product is available in more than 50 color and size combinations.

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