Financial News

Outlook for biosimilars remains cloudy
Feb 28, 2013
Biosimilar medicines have been approved and routinely prescribed in Europe...
Biosimilar medicines have been approved and routinely prescribed in Europe...
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Mylan posts double-digit growth in 2012
Feb 28, 2013
Mylan had sales of $1.72 billion in fourth-quarter 2012 and $6.8 billion...
PITTSBURGH — Mylan had sales of $1.72 billion in fourth-quarter 2012...
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Mylan acquires Indian injectables maker
Feb 28, 2013
Mylan has bought a manufacturer of generic injectables for $1.6 billion,...
PITTSBURGH — Mylan has bought a manufacturer of generic injectables...
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Rite Aid Foundation awards $15,000 for Ala. vision-screening program
Feb 28, 2013
Rite Aid's philanthropic arm has donated $15,000 to an organization that...
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid's philanthropic arm has donated $15,000 to...
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Sears Holdings narrows losses in Q4, FY2012
Feb 28, 2013
Kmart's comps declined 3.7% for the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2012,...
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Kmart's comps declined 3.7% for the fourth...
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Ahold to roll out more Peapod pickup points in 2013
Feb 28, 2013
Keeping stores open during Hurricane Sandy was one of the factors that...
AMSTERDAM — Keeping stores open during Hurricane Sandy was one of...
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Dollar Tree reports Q4, 2012 fiscal year results
Feb 27, 2013
Dollar Tree reported consolidated net sales for the fourth-quarter jumped...
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Dollar Tree reported consolidated net sales for...
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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.