Financial News

Publix posts 6.1% gain in first-quarter sales
May 01, 2013
Publix posted first quarter sales of $7.5 billion, representing a 6.1%...
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix on Wednesday posted first-quarter sales of $...
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Actavis to acquire rights to Valeant drug
May 01, 2013
Drug maker Actavis has acquired rights to a treatment for an experimental...
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Drug maker Actavis has acquired rights to a...
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Family Dollar supply chain exec exits company
Apr 30, 2013
Family Dollar Stores on Monday announced Charles Gibson, EVP supply chain...
MATTHEWS, N.C. — Family Dollar Stores on Monday announced Charles...
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Reports: Valeant, Actavis deal put on hold
Apr 29, 2013
A proposal by Canadian drug maker Valeant Pharmaceuticals International to...
NEW YORK — A proposal by Canadian drug maker Valeant...
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North American sales of electronics, HBA up 28.4% for Amazon
Apr 26, 2013
Amazon on Thursday reported a net sales increase of 22% to $16.1 billion...
SEATTLE — Amazon on Thursday reported a net sales increase of 22% to...
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Walgreens, Alliance Boots, AmerisourceBergen deal to benefit Good Neighbor Pharmacy
Apr 26, 2013
AmerisourceBergen's base of 3,452 independently owned Good Neighbor...
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. — AmerisourceBergen's base of 3,452 independently...
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Weis Markets increases 2013 capital commitment by 8%
Apr 25, 2013
Weis Markets on Thursday announced it would invest $135 million in its...
SUNBURY, Pa. — Weis Markets on Thursday announced it would invest $...
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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.