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April 13, 2011
Katz Group names new COO

Retail pharmacy network Katz Group Canada has appointed Frank Scorpiniti as COO.

February 1, 2011
Giancamilli brings ‘Healthy Living’ to Rexall stores, customers

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario — As CEO of Katz Group Canada and its flagship Rexall chain, Andy Giancamilli has spearheaded a transformation of the company’s approach to drug store retailing and health-and-wellness merchandising. That renewal has spawned a new Rexall prototype store and a new approach to customer segmentation.


January 12, 2011
Canadian analyst speculates on Katz Group sale

Katz Group Canada is withholding comment on a report in the Edmonton Journal Wednesday that speculated on the potential sale of the Canadian drug store giant.

December 15, 2010
Roark Capital completes acquisition of Atkins brand

Private equity firm Roark Capital Group last week closed the deal on its acquisition of Atkins Nutritionals, a weight-control and nutrition brand. Atkins' management team, led by CEO Monty Sharma — who invested alongside Roark Capital in the transaction — will remain with the business.

November 18, 2010
Report: Jean Coutu may try again for U.S.-based drug store chain

The Jean Coutu Group may be only biding its time before making another go at...

November 14, 2010
Goal of new Rexall store format: improve health care for Canadians

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

October 21, 2010
Rexall's efforts sure to pay off

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

October 19, 2010
In sweeping overhaul of its retail mission, Rexall unveils ‘Healthy Living’ prototype

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

October 11, 2010
Dollar General's Rexall will hit the race track at three NASCAR events

Dollar General’s health brand Rexall will be gracing the No. 11 Braun Racing entry in...

June 6, 2010
Restaurants serve up home cooking for consumers

Restaurant-branded products are popular with consumers as people opt to prepare more meals at home....

May 25, 2010
NCR rolls out Blockbuster Express kiosks in Texas markets

NCR has introduced Blockbuster Express-branded DVD-rental kiosks in Texas at 105 Tom Thumb and Randall...

May 23, 2010
Jamba Juice varieties now available at grocery stores

Jamba Juice has joined forces with Inventure Foods so consumers can enjoy Jamba Juice's signature...

March 14, 2010
MSI breaks healthcare mold

In its more than 40 years, Medicine Shoppe International has established a business model that...

March 8, 2010
Franchisees sue Medicine Shoppe, Medicap, Cardinal Health

Seven franchisees representing more than 600 retail pharmacies are filing a class-action lawsuit against Medicine...

February 1, 2010
NCR rolls out Blockbuster Express DVD-rental kiosks in Bashas, Food City

NCR Corp. recently installed Blockbuster Express DVD-rental kiosks at more than 100 Bashas’ and Food...

January 22, 2009
McKesson Corp. bids for the 400-store Uniprix

Canada’s most powerful pharmacy retailers have grown powerful in a relatively stable competitive arena, but...

October 29, 2007
Alberto-Culver announces positive full-year results

Alberto-Culver, whose brands include TRESemme, Alberto VO5, Nexxus and St. Ives, recorded a sales increase...

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