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March 4, 2013
Reports: Doctors to serve as medical directors for two N.Y. MinuteClinic locations

A hospital system on Long Island in New York state has a partnership with CVS' MinuteClinic, according to published reports.

March 4, 2013
Reports: FDA investigating more than two-dozen compounding pharmacies

The Food and Drug Administration will inspect about 30 compounding pharmacies that it has deemed "high risk," according to published reports.

March 4, 2013
Sequester will hamper disease-prevention efforts, report warns

Automatic spending cuts stemming from the failure of Congress and the White House to reach a budget deal will likely harm the disease-preventing capabilities of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to a new report.

March 4, 2013
Smartphone app provides 'e-visits' to doctors

A system for connecting doctors with patients via smartphone is being presented at a healthcare information technology conference this month.

March 4, 2013
Study finds many high schoolers skip breakfast, don't get enough physical activity

Sixty-two percent of teenagers say they don't eat breakfast every day of the week, according to a new report released Monday that investigates the link between nutrition, physical activity and academic performance.

March 4, 2013
Supermodel Molly Sims partners with Unilever's Pond's skin care

Smartphones are turning every moment into a candid photo opportunity, which means a glowing complexion is more important than ever. That is why Pond's skin care products is partnering with supermodel Molly Sims to help women look their best every day.

March 4, 2013
Supervalu further solidifies new leadership team following AB Acquisition deal

Supervalu announced several changes to its executive and banner retail leadership teams, as it continues preparations to move forward with a focus on serving wholesale grocery operators, growing its hard discount format and running a smaller, more efficient retail operation following the close of its previously announced transaction with AB Acquisition (Albertson's LLC).

March 4, 2013
Sweets & Snacks Expo to feature international attendees

A show devoted to snack food is expected to draw suppliers from 22 countries when it kicks off in May, the show's sponsoring organization said.

March 4, 2013
Target to soft-open first three Canadian stores

Target will open its first locations in Canada on Tuesday, the mass-merchandise retailer said.

March 4, 2013
True Drinks launches kids' Aquaball healthy beverages

True Drinks, a healthy beverage provider, has launched a new marketing campaign behind its Aquaball healthy kids' drinks in support of First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" healthy food and exercise campaign to battle childhood obesity.

March 4, 2013
WSJ: CDC sets stage for a four-strain flu shot for the next flu season

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention set the stage for the first quadrivalent influenza vaccine to be introduced in the 2013-2014 flu season, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal.

March 4, 2013
YoKids drinkable smoothies hit store shelves

Stonyfield recently launched two drinkable yogurts just for kids, each made with real organic fruit and vegetable purees: Strawbana and Very Berry.

March 1, 2013
ABC shareholders re-elect eight board members

Eight directors were elected to serve on the board for AmerisourceBergen for a one-year term at the company's annual shareholders' meeting, the wholesaler announced.

March 1, 2013
App designed to make NACDS Annual experience more convenient

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has launched a mobile app for its upcoming 2013 Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Fla., the retail pharmacy trade group said.

March 1, 2013
Bloomberg: Publix, Royal Ahold may both make bid for Harris Teeter

Publix may join Royal Ahold later this month in making a bid for the more than 200 Harris Teeter supermarkets, according to a report published Friday by Bloomberg, citing people with knowledge of the situation.

March 1, 2013
CHPA: Prescription-only PSE requirements would be burden to consumers

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association on Friday released a statement regarding a poll released last week by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America.

March 1, 2013
FDA approves Abilify Maintena for schizophrenia

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a once-monthly treatment for schizophrenia.

March 1, 2013
Frito-Lay Beer-Battered Onion Rings potato chips hit shelves

Ruffles, PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division brand, is bringing the tailgate party right to the house with the introduction of Ruffles Max Beer-Battered Onion Rings flavored potato chips, the company announced today.

March 1, 2013
Giant-Landover donates $10,000 to NCCF for Black History Month

Ahold USA banner Giant Food of Landover, Md., presented a check for $10,000 to the National Center for Children and Families at a Giant store in Washington, D.C., to mark Black History Month.

March 1, 2013
Giant-Landover offers jobs to veterans, collects funding for USO during Military Appreciation Month

Supermarket chain Giant Food of Landover, Md., will focus on the employment of transitioning veterans and their family members as it designates March as its "Military Appreciation Month," the Ahold USA banner said last week.

March 1, 2013
Hy-Vee buys stake in store-construction joint venture

Hy-Vee is taking over a construction company that builds its stores and related facilities, the supermarket chain said Friday.

March 1, 2013
Julep, social media-fueled beauty brand, gets funding boost from Silicon Valley firm

A growing beauty brand led by a former executive from Starbucks has secured more than $10 million in financing from a Silicon Valley venture capital firm.

March 1, 2013
Kmart distributes more than $150 million in points to loyalty-program members

Kmart is distributing extra points to members of its loyalty program to mitigate the effects of high living costs, the retailer said Friday.

March 1, 2013
Krispy Kreme introduces Glazed Banana Kreme Pies

Krispy Kreme on Thursday announced the introduction of Glazed Banana Kreme Pies, available for a limited time at select mass merchants, grocery and convenience stores.

March 1, 2013
NACDS touts MTM in response to CMS call letter

Every year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issues a "call letter" to lay out various policies and requirements for the coming program year within the Medicare program.

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