Financial News

Hostess Brands selects McKee Foods as winning bidder for Drake's snack cake brand
Mar 15, 2013
Hostess Brands on Thursday announced that the stalking horse bid submitted...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hostess Brands on Thursday announced that the...
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Kroger declares quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share
Mar 15, 2013
Kroger's board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of 15¢ per share...
CINCINNATI — Kroger's board of directors on Thursday declared a...
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Target buys Cooking.com, CHEFS Catalog
Mar 15, 2013
Target has purchased two online retailers of cooking equipment in a move...
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has purchased two online retailers of...
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Safeway declares quarterly dividend
Mar 15, 2013
Safeway announced that its board of directors met declared a regular...
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Safeway on Friday announced that its board of...
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Target said deal with TD Bank will profitably grow credit card portfolio
Mar 14, 2013
Target has sold its consumer credit card portfolio to TD Bank Group for $5...
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has sold its consumer credit card...
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Retail sales rise 1.1% in February
Mar 13, 2013
Retail sales for the month of February rose by 1.1% seasonally adjusted...
WASHINGTON — Retail sales for the month of February rose by 1.1%...
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Weis Markets re-ups CEO contract with new five-year term
Mar 13, 2013
Weis Markets has re-upped president and CEO David Hepfinger's contract...
SUNBURY, Pa. — Weis Markets has re-upped president and CEO David...
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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.