Financial News

Actavis sales up 24% in first quarter 2013
May 03, 2013
Actavis' had $1.9 billion in sales in first quarter 2013, the drug maker...
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Actavis' had $1.9 billion in sales in first...
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April sales up 3.8% across Walgreens
May 03, 2013
Walgreens on Friday posted April sales of $6 billion, an increase of 3.8%...
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens on Friday posted April sales of $6...
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Energizer posts $7 million increase in profit in second quarter 2013
May 02, 2013
Energizer Holdings had sales of $1.095 billion in second quarter 2013, a 0...
ST. LOUIS — Energizer Holdings had sales of $1.095 billion in second...
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Investments in omnichannel, loyalty program highlighted at Sears Holdings shareholder meeting
May 02, 2013
Among the highlights of the first Sears Holdings shareholder meeting since...
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Among the highlights of the first Sears...
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Rite Aid comps decrease amid earlier Easter, new generics
May 02, 2013
Rite Aid's same-store sales decreased 4% in April compared with April 2012...
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid's same-store sales decreased 4% in April...
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Cardinal Health posts fewer sales but greater profits vs. Wall Street expectations
May 02, 2013
Cardinal Health reported fiscal year 2013 third-quarter revenue of $24.6...
DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health on Thursday reported fiscal year 2013...
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Bayer to acquire Conceptus for $1.1 billion
May 01, 2013
Bayer HealthCare will buy birth-control product maker Conceptus for $1.1...
LEVERKUSEN, Germany — Bayer HealthCare will buy birth-control...
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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.