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May 15, 2013
Coty adds Olivier Goudet to board of directors

Coty, an emerging global leader in beauty, announced today that it has added Olivier Goudet , partner and chief executive officer of the Joh. A. Benckiser Group, to the company's board of directors.

NEW YORK — Coty Inc., an emerging global leader in beauty, announced today that it has added Olivier Goudet , partner and chief executive officer of the Joh. A. Benckiser Group, to the company's board of directors.

Goudet replaces Bernd Beetz, who stepped down from Coty's Board to pursue other interests. JAB is a privately held group that owns and invests in premium brands; it is also Coty's majority shareholder.

April 22, 2013
NACDS announces 2013-2014 officers, welcomes new members to executive committee, board

During the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting today, the association elected the new officers, two new executive committee members and four new board of directors members for the coming year.

PALM BEACH, Fla. — During the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting today, the association elected the new officers, two new executive committee members and four new board of directors members for the coming year.

Robert Narveson, president and CEO of Thrifty White Pharmacy, was elected as the new NACDS chairman of the board of directors, succeeding Gregory Wasson, president and CEO of Walgreens.

April 9, 2013
Bumble Bee adds to gourmet-style Prime Fillet line

The new Prime Fillet gourmet flavors are available in three varieties: chipotle and olive oil, sundried tomatoes and olive oil, and jalapenos and olive oil.

SAN DIEGO — Bumble Bee Foods has introduced three new additions to its gourmet-style Prime Fillet line.

The new Prime Fillet gourmet flavors are available in three varieties: chipotle and olive oil, sundried tomatoes and olive oil, and jalapenos and olive oil. Each of the gourmet flavors contains albacore tuna in olive oil with chopped chipotles, sundried tomatoes or jalapenos and carefully paired seasonings.

March 4, 2013
True Drinks launches kids' Aquaball healthy beverages

True Drinks, a healthy beverage provider, has launched a new marketing campaign behind its Aquaball healthy kids' drinks in support of First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" healthy food and exercise campaign to battle childhood obesity.

IRVINE, Calif. — True Drinks, Inc., a healthy beverage provider, has launched a new marketing campaign behind its healthy kids' drinks in support of First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" healthy food and exercise campaign to battle childhood obesity.

July 23, 2012
GNC elects president, CEO to chairman of the company's board

GNC Holdings on Friday elected company president and CEO Joseph Fortunato to serve as chairman.

PITTSBURGH — GNC Holdings on Friday elected company president and CEO Joseph Fortunato to serve as chairman. The board also has appointed Michael Hines to serve as lead independent director.

Fortunato succeeds Norman Axelrod, who has resigned as chairman. Axelrod had been a member of the GNC board since March 2007.

May 15, 2012
AstraZeneca CEO David Brennan to step down

The head of drug maker AstraZeneca will retire next month, the company said.

LONDON — The head of drug maker AstraZeneca will retire next month, the company said.

The Anglo-Swedish drug manufacturer announced the planned retirement of CEO and board member David Brennan, effective June 1.

Executive director and CFO Simon Lowth will act as interim CEO following Brennan's departure, until a new CEO can be found, while VP group finance Julie Brown will become interim CFO.

May 8, 2012
Johnson Products names new CEO

Ethnic hair care company Johnson Products has announced that its CEO, Eric Brown, will become executive chair as the company restructures and prepares for future growth.

NEW YORK — Ethnic hair care company Johnson Products has announced that its CEO, Eric Brown, will become executive chair as the company restructures and prepares for future growth.

December 19, 2011
Nielsen Holdings elevates two executives

Nielsen Holdings on Monday announced that Rick Kash has been appointed vice chair and will join CEO David Calhoun and vice chair Susan Whiting in the office of the CEO. Nielsen also named Mitchell Habib COO.

NEW YORK — Nielsen Holdings on Monday announced that Rick Kash has been appointed vice chair and will join CEO David Calhoun and vice chair Susan Whiting in the office of the CEO. Nielsen also named Mitchell Habib COO.

October 11, 2011
Inspiration Biopharmaceuticals appoints former Genzyme exec as CEO

A drug maker that focuses on treatments for hemophilia has named a new CEO.

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. — A drug maker that focuses on treatments for hemophilia has named a new CEO.

Inspiration Biopharmaceuticals announced Tuesday the appointment of John Butler as chief executive officer. Butler replaces Michael Griffith, who is taking the role of chief scientific officer while retaining the title of president.

September 1, 2011
PTCB executive director, CEO steps down

Melissa Murer Corrigan, executive director and CEO of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, is leaving the organization in late November, PTCB's board of governors announced Thursday.

WASHINGTON — Melissa Murer Corrigan, executive director and CEO of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, is leaving the organization in late November, PTCB's board of governors announced Thursday.

May 2, 2011
NACDS elects new 2011-2012 officers at Annual Meeting

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores announced that Robert Loeffler will succeed Larry Merlo as the organization's new board of directors chairman, and also announced the appointment of several other elected officers, at its 2011 Annual Meeting.

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores announced that Robert Loeffler will succeed Larry Merlo as the organization's new board of directors chairman, and also announced the appointment of several other elected officers, at its 2011 Annual Meeting.

Loeffler, who serves as H-E-B's chief administrative officer, will replace Merlo, who is CVS Caremark president and CEO, as NACDS board chairman. Additionally, Walgreens president and CEO Greg Wasson was elected vice chairman, while Thrifty White president and CEO Robert Narveson was named treasurer.

March 29, 2011
Costco head named one of the top CEOs by Barron's

Costco Wholesale CEO Jim Sinegal has made the Barron’s magazine list of the top 30 CEOs.

NEW YORK — Costco Wholesale CEO Jim Sinegal has made the Barron’s magazine list of the top 30 CEOs.

Sinegal earned the 22nd spot on the list. The magazine pointed out his busy travel schedule, which takes him to most of Costco’s 582 stores every year, as well as a recent trip to Asia from which he arrived in Issaquah, Wash., at 8 a.m., showered and was in the office at 9 a.m.

October 11, 2010
New CEO steps in at Caraco

Generic drug maker Caraco said that its interim CEO and director, Jitendra Doshi, will step...

DETROIT Generic drug maker Caraco said that its interim CEO and director, Jitendra Doshi, will step down from his position Nov. 1 due to personal and health-related reasons.

While Doshi will assist the company in effecting a smooth transition, G. P. Singh will assume the position of CEO, Caraco said. Singh currently serves as Caraco's COO, and previously was SVP business strategies for three years.

August 22, 2010
A&P appoints chief administrative officer

Grocer A&P has appointed Frederic Brace to the new position of chief administrative officer, effective...

August 19, 2010
Hospira chairman and CEO to retire

Hospira chairman and CEO Chris Begley will retire from his CEO position, Hospira said Friday....

July 12, 2010
PhRMA names new president, CEO

The main lobby for the pharmaceutical industry has appointed the president and CEO of Business...

January 20, 2010
Standley to assume president, CEO roles at Rite Aid

Rite Aid on Thursday announced that John Standley will be promoted to the position of...

February 24, 2008
Juice Beauty goes green with recycled packaging

Juice Beauty, which uses a blend of more than 26 certified organic fruit juices as...

February 13, 2008
Remedent to ship iWhite to CVS in April

Remedent, a Belgium-based company specializing in oral care and cosmetic dentistry products, has received an...

January 31, 2008
Boots' Waters to step down in February

Boots Retail International has announced that Martin Waters, the company’s chief executive officer, will resign...

January 22, 2008
Rabain announces retirment from L’Oreal

L’Oreal has announced that at the end of February Patrick Rabain, executive vice president of...

January 15, 2008
Borghese signs marketing deal with Del Labs

Del Laboratories, which was recently acquired by Coty Inc., has inked a licensing deal with...

January 7, 2008
Jan Marini discontinues its eyelash enhancer

Looking to untangle itself from FDA conflicts and a patent dispute with drug maker Allergan,...

December 18, 2007
Study sees DermaLastyl reduce crow's feet

DermaPlus has announced that a third-party study found that participants who used its DermaLastyl anti-age...

December 6, 2007
Coty to acquire Del Laboratories

Coty Inc. is looking to bolster its beauty portfolio under the Coty Beauty umbrella with...