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September 27, 2010

A regional supermarket owned by Supervalu said its president will retire Oct. 1....

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

Chiquita's Fresh Express brand is expanding to offer consumers more convenient and nutritious meal options....

CINCINNATI Chiquita's Fresh Express brand is expanding to offer consumers more convenient and nutritious meal options.

Fresh Express salad kits offer ready-to-serve, flavorful salads that are great for the whole family to enjoy, and the line now features six new flavors, including house ranch, house Italian, chicken caesar, chicken taco and limited-edition pear gorgonzola and strawberry fields kits.

September 26, 2010

Medora Snacks has introduced a new, healthy snack option to the snack market. PopCorners snacks...

FREEPORT, N.Y. — Medora Snacks has introduced a new, healthy snack option to the snack market. PopCorners snacks are popcorn chips made from all-natural ingredients that are popped, not baked or fried. The chips can be eaten alone or paired with a dip.

The chips are available in four flavors—white cheddar, butter, sea salt and kettle—and in 1.1-oz. and 5-oz. packages.

September 26, 2010

L'Oreal has selected "The Good Wife" star Julianna Margulies to be its newest face for...

NEW YORK L'Oreal has selected "The Good Wife" star Julianna Margulies to be its newest face for the brand.

"Entering into a partnership with Julianna Margulies is truly exciting for us," stated Cyril Chapuy, global brand president of L'Oreal Paris. "Aside from her unique beauty, Julianna is one of the most compassionate women in the business. She's an exceptional addition to our amazing roster of spokespeople and we?re extremely proud to support her."

September 21, 2010

Maybelline New York has unveiled its new Fit Me collection, which features the brand's largest...

NEW YORK Maybelline New York has unveiled its new Fit Me collection, which features the brand's largest range of shades to date, and a new Fit Finder tool to revolutionize how women shop for makeup at mass.

September 20, 2010

The Global Market Development Center last week awarded its 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award to Jerry...

September 20, 2010

L'Oreal USA has announced the promotion of An Verhulst-Santos, president of the U.S. professional products...

NEW YORK L'Oreal USA has announced the promotion of An Verhulst-Santos, president of the U.S. professional products division, to managing director of the L'Oreal professional products division worldwide, effective Jan. 1, 2011.

Former brand president of L'Oreal USA's professional products division, Pat Parenty, will succeed Verhulst-Santos, effective in October, and will report to Frederic Roze, president and CEO of L'Oreal USA.

September 20, 2010

Beiersdorf, whose brands include Nivea, Eucerin, Aquaphor and La Prairie, has announced several changes to...

WILTON, Conn. Beiersdorf, whose brands include Nivea, Eucerin, Aquaphor and La Prairie, has announced several changes to its management team, including the promotion of Iain Holding to the global role of corporate VP global sales strategy. All of the announcements will be effective in October.

September 20, 2010

Procter & Gamble's Children's Safe Drinking Water program announced its second initiative to provide clean...

CINCINNATI Procter & Gamble's Children's Safe Drinking Water program announced its second initiative to provide clean drinking water in the developing world through the 2010 Clinton Global Initiative.

September 16, 2010

Johnson & Johnson on Thursday reported that Colleen Goggins, worldwide chairman of the company's consumer...

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. Johnson & Johnson on Thursday reported that Colleen Goggins, worldwide chairman of the company's consumer group, has announced her retirement from the company effective March 1, 2011.

“Throughout her tenure, Colleen has demonstrated our commitment to our consumers and our people, and has made major contributions to our success,” stated Bill Weldon, J&J chairman and CEO. “We thank Colleen for her dedication and extraordinary service, and wish her all the best in the years to come.”

September 16, 2010

The Emerson Group on Thursday announced the addition of Matthew Poli to the company, effective...

September 12, 2010

When President Barack Obama signed an emergency federal spending bill Aug. 13, it gave cash-strapped...

September 12, 2010

This year’s third annual Retail Clinician Education Congress, which was held at the whimsically themed...

September 6, 2010

The recently installed head of the federal Medicare program is pushing hard to promote new...

WASHINGTON The recently installed head of the federal Medicare program is pushing hard to promote new and more cost-effective ways to treat patients and improve the nation’s health scorecard.

August 31, 2010

In an effort to connect independent pharmacy owners looking to sell their pharmacies and those...

August 29, 2010

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

August 26, 2010

Those with Type 2 diabetes may be at greater risk of developing the brain plaques...

NEW YORK Those with Type 2 diabetes may be at greater risk of developing the brain plaques associated with Alzheimer’s disease, new research suggested.

According to a Japanese study, which appeared in the Aug. 25 online issue of the journal Neurology, those individuals with the highest levels of insulin resistance had nearly six times the odds of developing plaque deposits between the nerves in the brain, after adjusting for other risk factors, compared with those with the lowest levels of fasting insulin.

August 25, 2010

The Chain Drug Marketing Association last week named Bob Messick to the newly created position...

August 25, 2010

Kroger has announced that it will be opening its first Marketplace Store in Little Rock,...

August 25, 2010

MemorialCare Health System has announced the opening of three new retail health clinics at Albertsons/Sav-On...

August 22, 2010

Healthcare reform, a rise in patient visits and expanded service offerings are paving the way...

August 19, 2010

For more than a decade, retail pharmacy advocates have worked to convince every stakeholder in...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT For more than a decade, retail pharmacy advocates have worked to convince every stakeholder in the U.S. healthcare system -- physicians, payers, policy-makers and patients themselves -- that community pharmacists have a lot more to offer the nation’s massive health-and-wellness network than simple medication dispensing and basic counseling. As the health-reform debate reached a crescendo last year, those arguments on behalf of pharmacy’s value found their way into congressional hearings and onto the pages of many newspapers.

August 19, 2010

Safeway on Thursday announced a change to its eScrip fundraising program by asking schools and...

August 18, 2010

With the start of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ 2010 Pharmacy and Technology...