Financial News

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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Packaged Facts: Greek yogurt sales jumped more than 50% in 2012
Apr 09, 2013
According to a recent analysis by Packaged Facts, a MarketResearch.com...
ROCKVILLE, Md. — According to a recent analysis by Packaged...
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Safeway hoping to raise as much as $220 million through Blackhawk IPO
Apr 08, 2013
Blackhawk Network Holdings announced its intent to open its initial public...
PLEASANTON, Calif. — Blackhawk Network Holdings on Monday announced...
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Covis buys rights to five drugs from Sanofi
Apr 04, 2013
Swiss drug maker Covis Pharma will buy U.S. rights to five drugs from...
ZUG, Switzerland — Swiss drug maker Covis Pharma will buy U.S....
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Valeant earnings per share could take hit in 2013 from herpes ointment generic
Apr 04, 2013
The Food and Drug Administration approval this week of a generic genital...
MONTREAL — The Food and Drug Administration approval this week of a...
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Rite Aid front-end comps up 3.8% amid shift in timing of Easter
Apr 04, 2013
Same-store sales at Rite Aid decreased 2% in March, including a 3.8%...
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Same-store sales at Rite Aid decreased 2% in March...
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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.