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October 21, 2010

Leave it to our creative retail neighbors to the north to find a fun way...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Leave it to our creative retail neighbors to the north to find a fun way to merchandise over-the-counter products and wellness.

(THE NEWS: In sweeping overhaul of its retail mission, Rexall unveils ‘Healthy Living’ prototype. For the full story, click here)

October 21, 2010

Tennessee Pride has created a new snack-size breakfast sandwich....

MADISON, Tenn. Tennessee Pride has created a new snack-size breakfast sandwich.

 

The new turkey sausage biscuits offering is part of Tennessee Pride's expansion of its breakfast sandwich business.

 

October 19, 2010

Anchor Bay Entertainment has secured U.S. DVD rights to the popular new preschool entertainment franchise...

NEW YORK Anchor Bay Entertainment has secured U.S. DVD rights to the popular new preschool entertainment franchise Chuggington.

“Let’s Ride The Rails,” the first Chuggington DVD, welcomes preschoolers to the vibrant world of “Chuggington” with six fun-filled episodes that take young viewers on entertaining explorations while gently reinforcing such valuable lessons as humility, trust, respect and teamwork. Chuggington DVD pulls into retail stores nationwide on Feb. 8, 2011, for a suggested retail price of $16.98.

October 19, 2010

Katz Group Canada’s flagship Rexall drug store chain has unveiled a new retail format aimed...

October 18, 2010

It’s a ruling that could bolster the retail pharmacy industry’s long campaign to extend full...

October 18, 2010

Avid "Star Wars" fans and game enthusiasts rejoice: "Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Galactic Passport"...

SAN DIEGO and SAN FRANCISCO Avid "Star Wars" fans and game enthusiasts rejoice: "Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Galactic Passport" has hit retail.

The "Star Wars: Clone Wars Adventures Galactic Passport" package includes a 90-day premium Jedi membership, 500 Station Cash, the exclusive Togruta playable character species, a Yoda bobblehead monitor topper, additional digital content and more.

October 14, 2010

Barclays Capital forecast 2010 comparable retail sales to be up 1.5%, excluding Walmart, versus an...

October 14, 2010

Under a settlement reached with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the U.S. Attorneys' Offices for...

October 14, 2010

Giant Eagle on Thursday announced the opening of its first Ohio Market District food store...

October 14, 2010

The Census Bureau on Friday announced that advance estimates of U.S. retail and food services...

October 14, 2010

Community pharmacists are lining up powerful professional allies as they fight for a full seat...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Community pharmacists are lining up powerful professional allies as they fight for a full seat at the health provider table and fair payment for the critically needed patient-care services they can provide.

(THE NEWS: JAMA article points to pharmacy's role in MTM, improved patient care system.For the full story, click here)

October 13, 2010

The Natural Dentist on Monday launched two throat spray products — one formulated for kids...

MADISON, N.J. The Natural Dentist on Monday launched two throat spray products — one formulated for kids and one for adults — that will be available at a suggested retail price of $9.99.

 

“When we started our product research, we were disheartened at some of the ingredients traditional throat sprays contain, including up to 50% alcohol despite lingering controversies regarding the use of alcohol in oral care products,” stated Kelly Kaplan, president and COO of Revive Personal Products, parent company of The Natural Dentist.

October 12, 2010

A panel of healthcare thought leaders has concluded that a recent IRS rule change requiring...

October 11, 2010

Baby diapers brand Luvs unveiled its new look, which is slated to make its retail...

CINCINNATI Baby diapers brand Luvs unveiled its new look, which is slated to make its retail debut this fall.

Luvs diapers now will tote new packaging and a Heavy Dooty Protection diaper design.

 

October 10, 2010

The new prescription requirement for over-the-counter medicines under flexible spending accounts, part of the new...

WASHINGTON Drug Store News, for the simple reason that the change actually hurts the people health reform was supposed to help—patients looking to save money on healthcare costs. —The new prescription requirement for over-the-counter medicines under flexible spending accounts, part of the new Affordable Care Act, may amount to bad medicine, many industry pundits have told

And the ramifications of that simple requirement also will be felt across the retail pharmacies that those in search of healthcare savings patronize.

October 10, 2010

The country’s oldest retail pharmacy chain is a year older, and it’s marking the occasion...

October 10, 2010

In the 2008 movie “Sex in the City,” there’s a scene in which the character...

October 10, 2010

The chain pharmacy lobby is urging Congress to delay a plan by federal health officials...

October 10, 2010

Maybelline New York is looking to revolutionize how women shop the wall for face makeup...

NEW YORK —Maybelline New York is looking to revolutionize how women shop the wall for face makeup with its new Fit Me collection, available at retail beginning January 2011.

October 10, 2010

Newell Rubbermaid has launched a new microfiber mop that’s economically and environmentally friendly. Rubbermaid Reveal...

ATLANTA —Newell Rubbermaid has launched a new microfiber mop that’s economically and environmentally friendly. Rubbermaid Reveal Microfiber spray mop features a reusable microfiber pad that can be used with a cleaning solution or with water alone.

Unlike many spray mops on the market, Rubbermaid Reveal’s spray bottle is refillable, an economically friendly feature that allows consumers to mix their own cleaning solutions for a savings of up to $50 annually. The reusable microfiber pad is machine washable and can be used up to 100 times.

October 10, 2010

If the retail industry’s premier pharmacy gathering gave any clear signal about the state of...

October 10, 2010

Liquid-Plumr has launched a specially formulated clog remover that eliminates the toughest clogs in seven...

October 10, 2010

Football and chocolate fans gathered in New York City’s Times Square on Sept. 13 to...

October 10, 2010

Just days after state health officials reported that California is on pace for the worst...

October 10, 2010

Frank Shanower was known as much for his outsized personality and offbeat sense of humor...