Financial News

CVS reports more than $1.5 billion in savings for the ExtraCare program

Jul 15, 2008

CVS announced on Wednesday that its ExtraCare cardholders received a total...

Senate committee approves $2 billion budget for FDA

Jul 15, 2008

The Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously passed an appropriations...

J&J posts increased sales for 2Q

Jul 14, 2008

Johnson & Johnson released its second-quarter results today and sales...

Longs’ same-store sales jump in June

Jul 10, 2008

Longs Drug Stores reported a better-than-expected 1.1 percent jump in June...

Chattem affected by decreased sales, Icy Hot recall

Jul 09, 2008

Chattem’s second-quarter results continue to be dragged downward by the...

Costco comps up 9 percent in June

Jul 09, 2008

Costco Wholesale reported net sales of $7.14 billion for the month of June...

Rite Aid completes refinancing

Jul 09, 2008

Rite Aid on Wednesday reported that it has completed its previously...

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.