Financial News

Medco reports double-digit 2Q earnings increase
Jun 30, 2008
Medco Health Solutions experienced a 34.2 percent increase in earnings per...
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Rite Aid sees near 50 percent revenue increase due to Brooks/Eckerd acquisition
Jun 25, 2008
Rite Aid on Thursday posted $6.6 billion in revenues for its first quarter...
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Consumer technology sales jump 7 percent in May
Jun 24, 2008
Consumers spending their economic stimulus checks helped consumer...
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Report predicts health and beauty as U.K.'s fastest growing retail sector
Jun 24, 2008
A greater number of male shoppers, price inflation and women’s quest for...
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Blu-Ray on pace for $1 billion in 2008 sales
Jun 23, 2008
Home entertainment executives said they expect the Blu-Ray DVD format to...
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Walgreens announces growth in Q3 2008
Jun 22, 2008
Walgreens has reported a 2 percent increase in net earnings [diluted] to $...
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Hershey tuning its ears to customer comments, sets plan for long-term net sales boost
Jun 16, 2008
The Hershey Co. said it will announce its plan for meeting long-term 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.