Financial News

Longs reports another profitable quarter
May 20, 2008
Longs Drug reported an 80 percent increase in earnings of $23.5 million...
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Target posts single-digit Q1 loss
May 19, 2008
Target has released the financial results of its first quarter 2008, which...
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Report estimates sales of cancer drugs to hit $80 billion in four years
May 14, 2008
According to IMS Health, sales of cancer drugs will grow at nearly double...
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Wal-Mart produces record sales in weak economy
May 12, 2008
Wal-Mart’s first-quarter financial results topped analysts’ estimates by a...
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Barr posts disappointing Q1 sales
May 08, 2008
Barr Pharmaceuticals recently announced a disappointing first quarter...
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Inter Parfums posts 31 percent gain in Q1
May 08, 2008
Inter Parfums, which manufacturers and distributes fragrances, cosmetics...
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Supervalu and Safeway beef up organics
May 08, 2008
Supervalu and Safeway both reported profitable quarters and announced...
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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.