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November 18, 2010

The customer care team of CVS Caremark's pharmacy benefit management business earned a silver medal...

WOONSOCKET, R.I. The customer care team of CVS Caremark's pharmacy benefit management business earned a silver medal for its customer service by Contact Center World, CVS announced Friday.

November 17, 2010

All Kids Can, a program of the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust and VSA, the international...

WASHINGTON All Kids Can, a program of the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust and VSA, the international organization on arts and disability, are kicking off the 2011 All Kids Can Create Call for Art, which invites children ages 5 years to 15 years to explore and share their artistic talents.

November 16, 2010

A trusted household cleaner reached a milestone this week....

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A trusted household cleaner reached a milestone this week.

Bon Ami, which turned 125 years old, said it has relaunched to include an entire line of simple, effective cleaning products, adding such household staples as dish soap, all-purpose cleanser and liquid cleanser, all of which maintain its "green" claim. The packaging of Bon Ami products is 100% post-consumer recycled.

The brand quickly is expanding and now is available in Whole Foods, Price Chopper, Price Less Foods, QFC and other store locations nationwide.

November 15, 2010

A social media go-to-market strategy is fast becoming a must-have for companies these days, especially...

CHICAGO — A social media go-to-market strategy is fast becoming a must-have for companies these days, especially those companies operating in the healthcare arena. It’s no longer enough to push patient education out through a branded online page, not with the growing prominence of social media sites. Today, companies need to seed that education across Facebook and Twitter and/or actively engage bloggers and heavy users to successfully get that education out to the masses online.

 

November 8, 2010

Duracell has expanded its Smart Power portfolio with a new charger that keeps devices connected...

BETHEL, Conn. Duracell has expanded its Smart Power portfolio with a new charger that keeps devices connected without the hassle of searching for an outlet.

Duracell's myGrid USB charger is compatible with virtually anything that can be connected with a USB cable. Its compact size makes it ideal for travel and convenient to have on hand as an everyday accessory for reliable extra power, Duracell said.

 

October 25, 2010

Rimmel London, a Coty brand, is looking to help beauty mavens achieve Brit-girl style with...

NEW YORK Rimmel London, a Coty brand, is looking to help beauty mavens achieve Brit-girl style with the early 2011 launch of new makeup for eyes, lips and face.

For face is the new Match Perfection foundation, which features Smart-Tone technology to mimic skin's natural texture and tone for a match that promises to cover imperfections with traceless blendability. An oxygen complex helps skin breathe as the blue-sapphire complex fights yellow undertones to prevent skin from looking sallow. It comes in 16 different shades and is priced at $8.99 each.

October 24, 2010

A new mouse is in town....

MIAMI A new mouse is in town.

Genius has launched the the Navigator 305 mouse, a computer mouse with a retractable cord and Stick-N-Go mount for easy transportation. The mouse is compatible with most operatinng systems, including Windows 7, Vista, XP, Mac OS X 10.4 or later.

The mouse is available for a suggested retail price of $12.90.

October 18, 2010

Target shoppers now can enjoy social network connectivity at in-store Kodak picture kiosks....

October 13, 2010

Coupons.com's popular shopping-list mobile app is getting its own companion website....

October 13, 2010

CVS/pharmacy has developed a free, downloadable application for mobile customers that seek to manage their...

October 12, 2010

A&D Medical on Wednesday introduced three new wireless telehealth and wellness devices featuring ANT technology....

SAN JOSE, Calif. A&D Medical on Wednesday introduced three new wireless telehealth and wellness devices featuring ANT technology.

 

A&D Medical's monitoring devices with ANT wireless technology are essential feedback components for wellness coaching and health tracking, the company stated. Suitable for Web-based employee health programs, disease management, prevention programs and consumer wellness solutions, A&D Medical's ANT devices enable a richer, more data-driven experience for both program administrators and end users.

 

October 7, 2010

CVS Caremark has no doubt been a trailblazer in the healthcare arena, positioning itself along...

NEW YORK CVS Caremark has no doubt been a trailblazer in the healthcare arena, positioning itself along the front lines to leverage its various points of care to improve outcomes and lower healthcare costs. But with all that CVS Caremark has done and will continue to do in the healthcare space -- and it is no doubt a lot -- it still has more than 7,000 retail locations, and the front of the store continues to be a critical part of its business and a major growth driver for the company.

September 28, 2010

Radius, a manufacturer of specialty, natural oral care products, has announced the launch of its...

KUTZTOWN, Pa. Radius, a manufacturer of specialty, natural oral care products, has announced the launch of its new organic biodegradable silk floss, the first 100% biodegradable floss to hit the market.

The floss is spun by hand and is grown sustainably in the groves of mulberry trees in the mountains of Colombia. After spinning, the floss is coated with natural, vegan candelilla wax, which is derived from the leaves of the Candelilla shrub.

September 20, 2010

Kaz, the maker of Vicks, Honeywell and Braun wellness devices, recently launched a new Facebook...

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass. Kaz, the maker of Vicks, Honeywell and Braun wellness devices, recently launched a new Facebook fan page named Cold and Flu Central, created to help inform families about some of the best defenses against colds and the flu.

 

The page includes doctor-approved tips, third-party expert advice and links, product giveaways, drug store availability information, discussions and polls.

 

 

September 20, 2010

A smart phone application designed to aid customers at retail pharmacies soon will be available...

NEWARK, N.J. A smart phone application designed to aid customers at retail pharmacies soon will be available for additional smart phone platforms.

 

TeleManager announced that it would make the application, iRefill, available for the Android and Blackberry, in addition to the Microsoft and Apple platforms for which it already is available.

 

 

September 14, 2010

3M has added two new products to its line of pocket projectors, making it convenient...

ST. PAUL, Minn. 3M has added two new products to its line of pocket projectors, making it convenient to share presentations, videos and more.

The 3M MP160 and MP180 offer 30 lumens of brightness and a two-hour battery life. The projectors also include a touch screen, Wi-Fi connectivity and Bluetooth compatibility, as well as an integrated MP3 player, four gigabytes of internal memory, a micro SD card slot and USB outlet.

September 14, 2010

A maker of laptop computer cases and accessories has launched a collection of sleeves for...

NEW YORK A maker of laptop computer cases and accessories has launched a collection of sleeves for laptops and netbooks, as well as an eco-friendly clamshell case made of recycled plastic bottles.

September 1, 2010

In response to consumers' need for more power and convenient charging options for their smart...

ST. LOUIS In response to consumers' need for more power and convenient charging options for their smart phones and cell phones, Energizer has developed a universal inductive charger built with Qi technology.

Any device with 5 watts or less, regardless of manufacturer, now can be powered by Energizer's inductive charger, which is designed to charge up to three devices at one time. In related news, Energizer also is developing a Qi sleeve and door for the iPhone and Blackberry, respectively.

 

August 29, 2010

Alaffia, a fair trade and natural beauty company, has announced that its line of hair...

August 23, 2010

Attendees of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ Pharmacy & Technology Conference in San...

August 22, 2010

British drug maker Archimedes Pharma plans to set up its U.S. headquarters in New Jersey,...

August 22, 2010

CVS/pharmacy has always prided itself on convenience, but the retailer clearly is raising the bar...

August 15, 2010

EnPlay, a mobile app development and marketing company, on Monday announced the release of mPunch,...

August 9, 2010

The American Pharmacists Association has unveiled an iPhone application for practicing pharmacists....

August 3, 2010

Invoking a “cloture” provision, the Senate voted Wednesday to end debate on a funding bill...