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October 7, 2010

Retail pharmacy operators continue to expand their presence in the burgeoning market for retail-based walk-in...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Retail pharmacy operators continue to expand their presence in the burgeoning market for retail-based walk-in clinics, and the services those convenient-care centers provide. And there’s growing evidence that the nation’s overwrought, cash-crunched healthcare system desperately needs those services in a time of dwindling resources, overworked primary care physicians and unsustainable cost hikes.

October 5, 2010

Nestle Performance Nutrition on Tuesday announced its entry into the sport dietary supplement category with...

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. Nestle Performance Nutrition on Tuesday announced its entry into the sport dietary supplement category with the launch of a line of dietary supplements under the brand PowerBar Elite Series High Intensity. Formulated with sustained-release beta alanine for endurance, the line will carry the NSF Certified for Sport certification for sports nutrition products.

 

October 5, 2010

One of the world's largest retail trade associations is projecting that holiday sales will increase...

October 5, 2010

A retail supply leader for Procter & Gamble received the Network of Executive Women's Bobbie...

CHICAGO A retail supply leader for Procter & Gamble received the Network of Executive Women's Bobbie O'Hare Award, given annually to the regional committee member who has helped the organization advance its goals and extend its reach.

October 5, 2010

Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy on Tuesday named Allison Janda as the company’s VP retail store operations....

October 4, 2010

Hartz is looking to keep tails wagging with a new addition to its Crunch ‘n...

SECAUCUS, N.J. Hartz is looking to keep tails wagging with a new addition to its Crunch ‘n Clean line of dog biscuits.

October 4, 2010

Marzetti has introduced a veggie dip line that is friendly to taste buds and waistlines....

COLUMBUS, Ohio Marzetti has introduced a veggie dip line that is friendly to taste buds and waistlines.

Otria Greek yogurt veggie dip, available for a suggested retail price of $3.49, comes in five flavors: garden herb ranch, salsa cilantro, chipotle cheese, cucumber dill feta and spinach artichoke.

 

October 4, 2010

Arkansas state police apprehended and arrested a methamphetamine ring, which had been attempting to acquire...

October 3, 2010

Warner Home Video is feeling the love....

BURBANK, Calif. Warner Home Video is feeling the love.

A trio of romantic films from Warner Home Video will be available on Blu-ray Feb. 1, 2011, including "10," "Pleasantville" and "You've Got Mail," all for a suggested retail price of $19.98 each.

October 3, 2010

Supervalu, parent company of Shoppers Food & Pharmacy, has appointed Tim Lowe president of Shoppers....

October 3, 2010

Michelle Gloeckler, SVP merchandise execution for Walmart, has been elected president of the Network of...

September 30, 2010

Alouette has introduced three new products that will hit stores this fall....

September 30, 2010

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association on Thursday announced its support behind the passage of H.R....

WASHINGTON The Consumer Healthcare Products Association on Thursday announced its support behind the passage of H.R. 5932, the Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act, signaling that it “provides a good first step toward effectively addressing organized retail crime by establishing a dedicated office within the [U.S.] Department of Justice to work with state and local law enforcement.”

 

September 30, 2010

October is American Pharmacists Month, and CVS Caremark has announced that it is recognizing its...

September 30, 2010

Deloitte released a report last week that reaffirmed the latest shopping trend among consumers: private-label...

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.