Financial News

Target profits decline in first quarter, but company sees strong omnichannel sales growth
May 22, 2013
Colder weather and more conservative shoppers contributed to a drop in...
MINNEAPOLIS — Colder weather and more conservative shoppers...
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Elan buys Austrian drug maker, stake in Dubai drug maker
May 22, 2013
Irish drug maker Elan is paying about $380 million to buy two drug makers...
DUBLIN — Irish drug maker Elan Corp. is paying about $380 million to...
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Fred's declares quarterly cash dividend
May 21, 2013
Fred's announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fred's Inc. today announced that its board of...
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Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards more than $6M to literacy groups across U.S.
May 20, 2013
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced today awards of more than...
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — The Dollar General Literacy Foundation...
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Actavis, Warner Chilcott reach acquisition deal
May 20, 2013
Actavis will acquire Warner Chilcott for $8.5 billion, the drug maker said.
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Actavis will acquire Warner Chilcott for $8.5...
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Walgreens and Alliance Boots strategic partnership with AmerisourceBergen clears any regulatory hurdle
May 17, 2013
The deal that paired Walgreens and Alliance Boots with wholesaler...
DEERFIELD, Ill. — The deal that paired Walgreens and Alliance Boots...
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Supervalu refinances $1.5 billion senior secured term loan agreement
May 17, 2013
Supervalu successfully completed the refinancing of its existing $1.5...
MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu on Thursday successfully completed the...
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SPECIAL REPORTS

Top 100 Niche Brands 2013

Success in the mass market can be an uphill battle for some niche brands as retailers trim selection, bolster private-label offerings and pass on smaller brands they perceive as higher risk. However, retailers also are increasingly looking to distinguish themselves from the competition, whether it is through exclusive offerings, customization or in-store services. To gain greater insight, Drug Store News once again hosted a virtual roundtable discussion with some of today’s leading players.

 

 

 

REGIONAL CHAIN REPORT

The Locals: Regional chains on the express track
Even as the big chains get bigger, the industry's top regional chains continue...

POWERx PLAYERS: DSN ANNUAL REPORT 2013

The DSN PoweRx Players ranks the Top 50 kings of pharmacy — including drug chains, independents, supermarkets, mass and club stores — by the one metric that matters: pharmacy sales. This year's rankings also include the top Canadian pharmacy chains. Click here for the full report.