Financial News

Commerce Dept.: Health, personal care store sales up year-over-year, year-to-date sales down slightly over 2012
May 13, 2013
Seasonally adjusted retail sales increased by 0.6% in April over last year...
WASHINGTON — Seasonally adjusted retail sales increased by 0.6...
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AmerisourceBergen closes divestiture of contract packaging business AndersonBrecon
May 13, 2013
AmerisourceBergen announced that it has completed the previously announced...
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. — AmerisourceBergen on Monday announced that it...
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Actavis in talks to combine with Warner Chilcott
May 10, 2013
Actavis is looking into the possibility of buying Warner Chilcott, the...
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Actavis is looking into the possibility of buying...
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Alliance Boots distributes equity interest in Galenica
May 10, 2013
Alliance Boots on Friday announced that it has distributed its equity...
BERN, Switzerland — Alliance Boots on Friday announced that it has...
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Costco comps increase 4% in April
May 09, 2013
Costco sales grew 7% in April over April 2012, the club retailer said.
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Costco Wholesale Corp.'s sales grew 7% in...
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McKesson posts annual revenues of $122.5 billion, reports strong cash flow for new fiscal year
May 08, 2013
McKesson on Tuesday reported fiscal year revenues of $122.5 billion,...
SAN FRANCISCO — McKesson on Tuesday reported fiscal year revenues of...
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Takeda to acquire Colo. maker of vaccines for tropical diseases
May 08, 2013
Japanese drug maker Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. will buy Fort Collins, Colo...
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Japanese drug maker Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. will...
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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.