Financial News

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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March sales down 2% across Fred's Super Dollar
Apr 11, 2013
Fred's Super Dollar reported total sales of $190.4 million for the five...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Fred's Super Dollar on Thursday reported total...
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Costco reports 7% sales increase for March
Apr 11, 2013
Club retailer Costco Wholesale announced sales grew by 7% in March...
ISSAQUAH, Wash. — Club retailer Costco Wholesale announced Thursday...
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Rite Aid posts $118.1 million profit for fiscal year 2013
Apr 11, 2013
Rite Aid's profits grew in the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2013 amid...
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid's profits grew in fourth quarter and...
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Walgreens pays dividend for 322nd straight quarter
Apr 10, 2013
The board of directors at Walgreens declared a regular quarterly dividend...
DEERFIELD, Ill. — The board of directors at Walgreens on Wednesday...
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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.