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September 30, 2010

The independent pharmacy industry is crying foul over a new plan by Walmart and insurance...

September 30, 2010

Scale matters....

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Scale matters.

(THE NEWS: Walgreens names SVP pharmaceutical development, market access. For the full story, click here)

September 29, 2010

Drug Store News is presenting in November in New York its 12th annual Industry Issues...

September 29, 2010

The Natural Dentist has announced the launch of its new Healthy Teeth & Gums Sensitivity...

MADISON, N.J. The Natural Dentist has announced the launch of its new Healthy Teeth & Gums Sensitivity fluoride toothpaste, which is free of sodium lauryl sulfate, triclosan, preservatives and artificial dyes or sweeteners.

Healthy Teeth & Gums Sensitivity fluoride toothpaste in peppermint twist flavor will hit stores in January at a suggested retail price of $5.39.

September 29, 2010

Odwalla is expanding its bars line with two new flavors....

HALF MOON BAY, Calif. Odwalla is expanding its bars line with two new flavors.

Odwalla's new chocolate peanut butter protein bar features 12 g of protein and contains calcium and vitamins E, B6 and B12, all delivered in a chocolate peanut butter decadence. The blueberry swirl superfood bar from Odwalla contains calcium, folate and vitamins A, C and E, and features the swirling flavor of blueberries with a bonanza of nutritious organic oats, dates and crisp rice, the company said.

 

September 28, 2010

Office desks will never be the same....

NEW YORK Office desks will never be the same.

Long gone are the days of the desk zen gardens and pin art. Buckyballs are 216 Powerful Rare Earth magnets that can be shaped, molded, snapped together and torn apart in unlimited ways for the ultimate in stress relief and fun, the company said.

Buckyballs are available at more than 5,000 stores nationwide for a suggested retail price of $29.95 for the original set, and $34.95 for the gold, silver and black editions.

September 28, 2010

Jelly Belly jelly bean seed packets will hit retail shelves this fall....

FAIRFIELD, Calif. Jelly Belly jelly bean seed packets will hit retail shelves this fall.

The 1-oz. packages are available in watermelon and cherry varieties. The new product will begin shipping in November, and come in a 24-count caddy.

 

For more information, check out JellyBelly.com.

 

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 28, 2010

Healthy snacking is simple with Sargento fridge packs, the cheese brand's newest product....

PLYMOUTH, Wis. Healthy snacking is simple with Sargento fridge packs, the cheese brand's newest product.

Sargento fridge packs are stand-up packs of individually wrapped cheese snacks, making them visible, organized and easily accessible in the fridge.

 

September 27, 2010

Cirrus Healthcare Products has expanded its ear care offerings with a new product, slated to...

COLD SPRING HARBOR, N.Y. Cirrus Healthcare Products has expanded its ear care offerings with a new product, slated to hit retail shelves in spring 2011.

Tinnitex is the first and only earplug to help relieve tinnitus, a condition that causes ringing in the ears, the company said. According to the Journal of Clinical Nursing, more than 50 million Americans suffer from tinnitus.

September 27, 2010

Retail merchants incurred more than $139 billion fraud losses during the past year, according to...

September 27, 2010

Paramount Licensing has inked a deal with Ripple Junction to manufacture T-shirts based on hit...

LOS ANGELES Paramount Licensing has inked a deal with Ripple Junction to manufacture T-shirts based on hit films.

 

Some designs, which include "Days of Thunder," "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" and "The Naked Gun," are in stores now, and others will be hitting the marketplace throughout the fall season. 

 

Suggested retail price ranges from $17 to $20 each.

September 26, 2010

More drug store retailers are testing expanded food offerings these days—the latest being a partnership...

September 26, 2010

As I write this column, it’s the final Super Tuesday primaries in eight states, including...

As I write this column, it’s the final Super Tuesday primaries in eight states, including here in New York, before the big mid-term elections in November. And if the Sunday morning news shows are right, the Democrats are in for a spanking. Given the present state of the economy, the stagnant job market and the American electorate’s need to find someone to blame, it’s really kind of inevitable.

September 26, 2010

It’s no secret that the economic crunch helped to spur the sales of nail products...

It’s no secret that the economic crunch helped to spur the sales of nail products in 2009—especially nail color—and that trend is expected to continue as women still are likely to forgo the pricey salon and embrace the do-it-yourself trend.

September 26, 2010

If ever there was a time for retail pharmacists to assert their role and ride...

September 26, 2010

Speaking with one voice, the nation’s largest chain and independent pharmacy groups gave a thumbs-up...

ALEXANDRIA, Va. Speaking with one voice, the nation’s largest chain and independent pharmacy groups gave a thumbs-up Monday to recent efforts by Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., to preserve the right of military members and their dependents to obtain their prescriptions through a retail pharmacy without penalty.

September 26, 2010

In response to consumers’ need for more power and convenient charging options, Energizer has developed...

September 26, 2010

Coke Zero’s Playbook of Possibilities will launch an online game to challenge fans to create...

September 26, 2010

No more scraping the mascara brush against the tube or wiping it off with a...

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. —No more scraping the mascara brush against the tube or wiping it off with a tissue. U. Control Packaging’s LashControl is a squeezable mascara that enables you to regulate the amount of mascara product on the brush without the mess.

How it works: Hold the “flexible wiper” (the colored section of the tube) and unscrew the cap. Then squee ze the flexible wiper sleeve as you pull the brush from the tube, apply the mascara and then squeeze the brush clean to further lengthen and separate lashes.

September 26, 2010

The Art of Shaving stores are in the midst of a makeover, as the rollout...

September 26, 2010

The spotlight is shining brighter and brighter on worksite clinics as employers work to rein...

September 23, 2010

The Food Marketing Institute and LearnSomething announced Friday the development of programs that provide pre-employment...

September 23, 2010

General Nutrition Centers has inked a deal to sell its retail and food-service equipment with...

September 23, 2010

The news that San Francisco's board of supervisors gave preliminary approval to ban tobacco sales...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT The news that San Francisco's board of supervisors gave preliminary approval to ban tobacco sales at all retailers that operate pharmacies, including mass merchants and grocers, is a step in the right direction, because if drug stores are going to be banned from selling them, then all retail pharmacy outlets should be banned. However, there's an even bigger picture to consider.