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August 12, 2010
Walgreens among retailers holding down health-and-wellness fort

In the ever-evolving world of food retailing, two developments stood out last week....

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT In the ever-evolving world of food retailing, two developments stood out last week.

(THE NEWS: Walgreens continues fight against food deserts in Chicago. For the full story, click here)

August 3, 2010
Private-label purchases will forge ahead as economy changes, study finds

Private-label purchases and loyalty likely will continue, according to a study conducted on behalf of...

July 22, 2010
Magnacca named Duane Reade's new president

Duane Reade has promoted Joe Magnacca to president. Magnacca previously served as SVP and chief...

July 22, 2010
Shoppers Drug Mart reports continued sales, net earnings growth

A Toronto-based pharmacy chain reported continued growth in sales and net earnings for its second...

July 20, 2010
Cosmetics shoppers prefer brand names over natural ingredients

Opportunities exist for retailers and manufacturers when it comes to organic and natural products, as...

July 20, 2010
New research establishes importance of 'beacon' OTC brands

Well-established national brands, or “beacon brands,” are crucial in attracting shoppers to a particular set,...

July 14, 2010
ShopRite teams up with Coupons.com

ShopRite has launched a Coupons.com “Save to Card” coupon gallery on its website that lets...

June 21, 2010
Bi-Lo wants shoppers' health, wellness to 'thrive'

Bi-Lo earlier this month coordinated the introduction of its new health-and-wellness initiative called Thrive, which...

June 6, 2010
CoverGirl, Vogue magazine beautify WAG shoppers with makeovers

Beauty shoppers at several Walgreens stores in Florida recently were treated to CoverGirl makeovers sponsored...

June 6, 2010
FMI Health & wellness conference puts all pieces—and players—together

For the more than 260 supermarket executives and suppliers that gathered on May 11 at...

June 6, 2010
Japanese chain unveils female-focused concept

Japanese mega-retailer Aeon Co. has developed a new concept store called R.O.U., which focuses on...

June 6, 2010
Retailers eye kiosks’ refined patient experience

Two new kiosk concepts are being brought to market this summer: SoloHealth’s EyeSite kiosks and...

June 6, 2010
SIRI and NACDS webinar discusses how HBC is turning to wellness

Welcome to the new “business as unusual” where shoppers have their sights set on health...

June 2, 2010
Costco installs health kiosks in Canada pharmacies

Mass merchandiser Costco is adding information kiosks to its 25 pharmacies in Canada’s Ontario province....

PORTLAND, Ore. — Mass merchandiser Costco is adding information kiosks to its 25 pharmacies in Canada’s Ontario province.

Aisle7, the U.S.-based company that makes the kiosks, said the kiosks would make customer self-care education on generic and branded drugs, as well as drug information, available through an interactive kiosk-based display.

June 1, 2010
SymphonyIRI survey: Steadfast spending to carry through summer

Consumers are more cautious with their spending this summer season compared with years past, according...

May 31, 2010
Survey: Costco tops popular chain store list

A report released Tuesday by Consumer Reports said that more than 30,000 shoppers found Costco...

May 31, 2010
Whole Foods celebrates upcoming birthday with contest

In line with its 30th birthday this September, Whole Foods is inviting shoppers to win...

May 25, 2010
Rite Aid presents skin cancer awareness tour

Rite Aid once again is gearing up for the kick off of the Skin Cancer...

May 19, 2010
P&G launches eStore

A new online shopping site will offer household, beauty and grooming products from one of...

May 18, 2010
Shoppers Drug Mart, Sony enter merchandising agreement

Shoppers Drug Mart has inked a deal with Sony to revitalize the Canada-based drug store...

May 16, 2010
Ontario generic pay cuts draw ire of Rx groups

In the latest ill-conceived, money-saving broadside issued by health policy-makers against the dispensing and use...

May 12, 2010
Inaugural FMI Supermarket Health and Wellness puts all the pieces and players together for first time

For the more than 260 supermarket executives and suppliers that gathered here this week at...

April 8, 2010
Government shortcuts spell disaster for health program beneficiaries

Once again, government seems to be mangling the delicate balance among pharmacies, generic drug suppliers...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Once again, government seems to be mangling the delicate balance among pharmacies, generic drug suppliers and consumers. Ontario lawmakers and health “reformers” are doing it the old-fashioned way: by seeking short-term cost cuts at the expense of long-term savings.

(THE NEWS: Shoppers Drug Mart responds to Ontario's revised generic pricing rules. For the full story, click here)

March 24, 2010
Meijer kicks off fifth 'Simply Give' campaign

For the fifth time in less than 18 months, Meijer is teaming up with its...

March 16, 2010
Walmart to carry Naturally Fresh products at more stores

Walmart is expanding the number of stores that carry Naturally Fresh deodorant crystal by 648 locations....