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September 19, 2012
Walgreens: The Transformer

Being the hedgehog of retailing has brought Walgreens where it is today: on the verge of transforming community pharmacy into something no one before has ever imagined — no one but Walgreens.

Being the hedgehog of retailing has brought Walgreens where it is today: on the verge of transforming community pharmacy into something no one before has ever imagined — no one but Walgreens.

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February 8, 2013
In true hedgehog fashion, Walgreens taps an experienced pro to lead merchandising

RadioShack on Thursday evening tapped Joe Magnacca, who played a key role in making Walgreens' front-end transformation pop, to be the small-box electronics retailer's chief executive. On Friday morning, RadioShack's shares jumped as Wall Street absorbed the news.

And while that hire makes perfect sense for RadioShack, where does that leave Walgreens? While merchants the likes of Magnacca don't exactly grow on trees, in classic hedgehog style the news also speaks to the depth of Walgreen's bench. The company has a lot of faith in Bryan Pugh. They hired him to be chief merchant before they bought Duane Reade and acquired a problem just about any retailer would love to have: two very talented men leading the merchandising drive.

RadioShack on Thursday evening tapped Joe Magnacca, who played a key role in making Walgreens' front-end transformation pop, to be the small-box electronics retailer's chief executive. On Friday morning, RadioShack's shares jumped as Wall Street absorbed the news. 

December 16, 2011
L'Oréal completes acquisition of Clarisonic maker

L'Oréal has completed its acquisition of sonic skin care device manufacturer Pacific Bioscience Labs, which makes the Clarisonic family of products.

NEW YORK — L'Oréal has completed its acquisition of sonic skin care device manufacturer Pacific Bioscience Labs, which makes the Clarisonic family of products.

In early November, the two companies signed a merger agreement paving the way for L'Oréal USA to buy Pacific Bioscience Labs. The shareholders of Pacific Bioscience Laboratories have approved the transaction.

The move gives L'Oréal access to patented sonic skin care technology, enabling the company to acquire strategic positions in the skin care devices category.

October 18, 2011
Study highlights efficacy of Oral-B oscillating-rotating power toothbrush

In a four- to 12-week period, power brushes with oscillating-rotating technology, pioneered by Oral-B, reduce plaque and gingivitis more than power brushes that move laterally from side-to-side, known as sonic, according to the Cochrane Collaboration, an independent healthcare research group.

CINCINNATI — In a four- to 12-week period, power brushes with oscillating-rotating technology, pioneered by Oral-B, reduce plaque and gingivitis more than power brushes that move laterally from side-to-side, known as sonic, according to the Cochrane Collaboration, an independent healthcare research group.

August 10, 2011
Target.com to offer the new Spa Sonic at-home spa set

Launching online at Target.com on Aug. 1 is the new Spa Sonic Skin Care System face and body polisher.

NEW YORK — Launching online at Target.com on Aug. 1 is the new Spa Sonic Skin Care System face and body polisher.

The seven-piece, at-home spa set works to deeply cleanse the entire face and body. Its dermal penetrating action is designed to promote rapid absorption of skin care products and leaves skin toned and smooth.