Financial News

RadioShack closes Target mobile kiosks
Apr 23, 2013
RadioShack has ended its mobile phone partnership with Target amid...
FORT WORTH, Texas — RadioShack Corp. has ended its mobile phone...
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WAG's latest moves offer brighter outlook on Wall Street
Apr 22, 2013
To the skepticism of many, Walgreens last year made a big global splash...
To the skepticism of many, Walgreens last year made a big global splash...
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GPhA welcomes Bipartisan Policy Center proposal to save billions through increased use of generics
Apr 19, 2013
A report released yesterday by the Bipartisan Policy Center, entitled “A...
WASHINGTON — A report released yesterday by the Bipartisan...
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Jean Coutu Group sells 72.5 million shares of Rite Aid stock
Apr 16, 2013
The Jean Coutu Group sold 72.5 million of its 178.4 million shares of Rite...
NEW YORK — The Jean Coutu Group sold 72.5 million of its 178.4...
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J&J sales rise in first quarter 2013
Apr 16, 2013
Johnson & Johnson's sales increased by 8.5% to $17.5 billion in first...
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Johnson & Johnson's sales increased by 8.5...
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Target lowers Q1 EPS guidance amid softer-than-expected sales
Apr 16, 2013
Target has lowered its earnings expectations for first quarter 2013, the...
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. has lowered its earnings expectations for...
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Target to pay more than $1.1 billion in debt refinancing plan
Apr 12, 2013
Target has accepted for purchase $760.7 million worth of debt as part of a...
MINNEAPOLIS — Target has accepted for purchase $760.7 million worth...
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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.