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December 17, 2010
Frank Baldino, Cephalon leader, dies at 57

Frank Baldino, the founder, chairman and CEO of Cephalon, has died, the company said.

FRAZER, Pa. — Frank Baldino, the founder, chairman and CEO of Cephalon, has died, the company said.

Cephalon announced that Baldino, 57, had died Thursday evening while on medical leave, calling him a pioneer in the biotechnology industry and an inspirational leader who would be “sorely missed.” Baldino, who received his doctorate in pharmacology from Temple University, founded the company in 1987 after several years at E.I. duPont de Nemours & Co.

December 15, 2010
Former Genentech executive named P&G board member

Procter & Gamble on Tuesday afternoon named a healthcare veteran to its board. Susan Desmond-Hellmann, 53, chancellor of the University of California, San Francisco was named to the board, effective Dec. 13.

CINCINNATI — Procter & Gamble on Tuesday afternoon named a healthcare veteran to its board. Susan Desmond-Hellmann, 53, chancellor of the University of California, San Francisco, was named to the board, effective Dec. 13.

December 15, 2010
J&J's Alex Gorsky, Sheri McCoy named vice chairmen

Johnson & Johnson on Wednesday announced that Alex Gorsky, currently worldwide chairman of medical devices and diagnostics, and Sheri McCoy, currently worldwide chairman of pharmaceuticals, have been appointed vice chairmen of the executive committee, joining William Weldon, J&J chairman and CEO, in an expanded Office of the Chairman.

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — Johnson & Johnson on Wednesday announced that Alex Gorsky, currently worldwide chairman of medical devices and diagnostics, and Sheri McCoy, currently worldwide chairman of pharmaceuticals, have been appointed vice chairmen of the executive committee, joining William Weldon, J&J chairman and CEO, in an expanded Office of the Chairman.

Both appointments are effective Jan. 3.

December 10, 2010
Smith assumes CFO post at Supervalu

Supervalu on Thursday named Sherry Smith EVP and CFO. Smith, 49, had been the company’s interim CFO. She immediately assumes her new role and will directly report to Craig Herkert, CEO and president.

MINNEAPOLIS — Supervalu on Thursday named Sherry Smith EVP and CFO. Smith, 49, had been the company’s interim CFO. She immediately assumes her new role and will directly report to Craig Herkert, CEO and president.

October 18, 2010
Basic Fun, Blue Planet Software develop Tetris keychain carabiners

Tetris keychain carabiners are slated to roll out worldwide next fall....

SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. Tetris keychain carabiners are slated to roll out worldwide next fall.

The keychain carabiners will be created through Basic Fun’s line of dynamic handheld electronic devices, according to Blue Planet Software, the company that manages the exclusive licensing rights to the Tetris brand.

 

October 12, 2010
Vaseline turns 140

Vaseline petroleum jelly, which is a Unilever brand, is celebrating its 140th anniversary with a...

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. Vaseline petroleum jelly, which is a Unilever brand, is celebrating its 140th anniversary with a new online campaign and the launch of a new cocoa butter variant, as well as new packaging.

September 30, 2010
CVS/pharmacy's fundraising for ALS rakes in $4.1 million

CVS/pharmacy's ninth annual in-store Research a Cure fundraising campaign to support the fight against amyotrophic...

August 22, 2010
Consumers more loyal to Tylenol brand

According to a study released by the Relational Capital Group, despite product recalls and a...

PHILADELPHIA According to a study released by the Relational Capital Group, despite product recalls and a plant closure, consumer purchase intent and brand loyalty for Tylenol still currently exceeds that of Advil.

 

August 2, 2010
Mayes promoted to SVP government relations at Safeway

Safeway on Tuesday announced that it has appointed 16-year veteran Jonathan Mayes to SVP government...

July 21, 2010
Vitamin Shoppe reports 12.3% sales jump in Q2

Vitamin Shoppe on Thursday posted a 12.3% lift in sales for its second quarter ended...

July 7, 2010
Grieshaber named Dillons president

A seasoned Kroger executive has been named the leader of Dillon Food Stores....

June 23, 2010
Martindale succeeds Standley as Rite Aid's COO

Rite Aid on Thursday promoted Ken Martindale to COO, succeeding John Standley who was promoted...

June 6, 2010
Price Chopper dedicates new headquarters

Price Chopper Supermarkets officially dedicated its new headquarters in downtown Schenectady, N.Y., last Wednesday, the...

June 6, 2010
Walgreens taps physician as medical chief

In another clear sign of the dramatic revolution under way within retail pharmacy, Walgreens has...

June 1, 2010
Supervalu names EVP market, real estate development

Supervalu on Tuesday promoted J. Andrew Herring as the company’s EVP market and real estate...

May 4, 2010
APhA CEO honored by the University of Charleston

The CEO of an organization representing more than 62,000 practicing pharmacists, pharmaceutical scientists, student pharmacists,...

May 3, 2010
Bayer Diabetes Care, Nick Jonas encourage consumers to 'Give Back'

Bayer Diabetes Care on Tuesday announced its sponsorship of the contest “Give Back. Simply Win.”...

March 30, 2010
CDC continues to urge citizens to receive H1N1 flu shots

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still is recommending people who have not yet...

ATLANTA The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still is recommending people who have not yet gotten their H1N1 flu shots that they do so. H1N1 vaccine is widely available, CDC officials noted.

In a conference call with reporters on Monday, the CDC that H1N1 has “not gone away,” with regional activity still being reported throughout the southeast, most notably in Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina. Hospitalizations attributed to H1N1 have been on the rise for three consecutive weeks.

 

March 2, 2010
Bristol-Myers Squibb CEO to retire, remain chairman

Bristol-Myers Squibb CEO James Cornelius will retire. He will replaced by Lamberto Andreotti, Bristol announced...

February 28, 2010
Reporters Notebook

Bionorica announced its products’ representatives are featured in two episodes of the series “Healing Quest,”...

February 7, 2010
Donnenfeld to lead Advanced Vision Research

Advanced Vision Research on Friday named Neil Donnenfeld the company’s new CEO and director....

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...

January 18, 2010
Rite Aid shifts Shirtliff to SVP business development

Rite Aid's SVP category management has been appointed to the position of SVP business development....

January 14, 2010
Walgreens elevates three key executives

Walgreens Friday announced the promotion of three key executives in pharmacy, corporate innovation and legal...

January 10, 2010
Seasonal candy sweetens sales, merch opportunities

Seasonal candy always has provided a bump in confectionery sales for retailers, and sales of...