Financial News

Julep, social media-fueled beauty brand, gets funding boost from Silicon Valley firm
Mar 01, 2013
A growing beauty brand led by a former executive from Starbucks has...
SEATTLE — A growing beauty brand led by a former executive from...
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Bloomberg: Publix, Royal Ahold may both make bid for Harris Teeter
Mar 01, 2013
Publix may join Royal Ahold later this month in making a bid for the more...
NEW YORK — Publix may join Royal Ahold later this month in making a...
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Hy-Vee buys stake in store-construction joint venture
Mar 01, 2013
Hy-Vee is taking over a construction company that builds its stores and...
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee is taking over a construction company...
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Publix posts same-store sales increase of 2.2% for fiscal 2012
Mar 01, 2013
Publix on Friday recorded fiscal 2012 sales of $27.5 billion, up 1.9%.
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix on Friday recorded fiscal 2012 sales of $27....
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Court OKs suit vs. branded firms over side effects of generic drugs
Feb 28, 2013
Alabama's Supreme Court ruled in January that brand-name drug companies...
Alabama's Supreme Court ruled in January that brand-name drug companies...
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Canadian provinces to cut generic payments
Feb 28, 2013
Canadian generic drug makers expressed dismay over a new plan to reduce...
Canadian generic drug makers expressed dismay over a new plan to reduce...
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Survey: Many doctors ignore generic savings
Feb 28, 2013
Are doctors needlessly raising the costs of America's healthcare system...
Are doctors needlessly raising the costs of America's healthcare system...
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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.