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February 20, 2013
Carma Laboratories introduces new packaging across entire Carmex line

Carma Laboratories announced fresh packaging across its Carmex lip balm line designed to attract attention with a vibrant yellow and red label.

November 9, 2012
Roundy's sales, profits fall in third quarter 2012

The continued softness of the economy weighed down on sales and profits at Roundy's during third quarter 2012, the Midwestern supermarket chain said Friday.

October 9, 2012
Retailers, suppliers address diabetes at community level

Diabetes is one of the country’s most serious public health crises, and it will likely remain so for some time. According to the American Diabetes Association, 25.8 million Americans now have the disease, with another 79 million at risk, and most of those with the disease have Type 2 diabetes — the kind that results from lifestyle choices.


September 19, 2012
Novo Nordisk to donate $100,000 to diabetes education groups

Local programs in Wisconsin that help people living with diabetes are getting a big boost in funding from a Danish drug maker.

May 23, 2012
Walgreens hosts live Twitter chat around its new REDI program

Walgreens on Wednesday afternoon hosted a live chat on Twitter regarding its newly launched national Retail Employees with Disabilities Initiative, an in-store training program designed to help people with disabilities gain retail employment, and how that program soon will expand.

April 6, 2012
Latest Carmex art project: '365 Days of Lip Service'

Carma Labs earlier this year teamed with mixed media artist Lisa Pavelka to launch 365 Days of Lip Service, a collection of artwork created on the lids of 366 Carmex lip balm jars.

January 12, 2012
CRN names six new members

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Wednesday announced the addition of six new members: Chr. Hansen, Cyvex Nutrition, Dicentra, InterHealth Nutraceuticals, Nature’s Gifts, and Neptune Technologies and Bioressources.

December 14, 2011
Carma Labs expands Carmex Moisture Plus line

Carma Labs on Wednesday announced the expansion of its Carmex Moisture Plus line with two new colors — sheer plum and sheer berry.

December 1, 2011
Report: Pertussis cases increase in Milwaukee

Cases of whooping cough have been increasing in the Milwaukee area, according to published reports.

November 28, 2011
How to activate consumers to purchase

There’s been discussion for years about the “moment of truth” and whether the ultimate — and final — purchase decision is made at the shelf.

October 11, 2011
OTC Answers introduces pharmacist-friendly OTC recommendation tool

OTC Answers on Tuesday released its Self+Care Web-based application, a pharmacy-facing over-the-counter recommendation engine.

September 30, 2011
Following 2010 pilot success, Carmex launches two new flavors

Carma Labs on Thursday announced the permanent addition of two new lip balm flavors: Carmex Lime Twist and Carmex Vanilla Click Sticks.

September 28, 2011
Carmex expands skin care portfolio with new 13-oz. lotion pump

Carma Labs, the maker of Carmex lip balm products, has expanded its skin care line with the new Carmex Healing Lotion in a 13-oz. pump.

September 22, 2011
Walgreens celebrates 80th anniversary of Marquette University store

Walgreens on Thursday marked the 80th anniversary of a Milwaukee-based store that continues to serve the students and surrounding community of Marquette University.

January 18, 2011
Roundy's partners with Revionics

Midwest grocer Roundy's Supermarkets has selected a price optimization provider.

January 14, 2011
Aurora to get federal recognition for EHR adoption

Aurora Health Care said it would be the first healthcare system in Milwaukee to receive federal recognition for adopting electronic health records, the organization said.

January 10, 2011
Aurora appoints Gail Hanson as SVP, CFO

Aurora Health Care has appointed a Wisconsin state official as its SVP and CFO.

December 1, 2010
Carmex expands with limited-edition flavors

Carma Labs on Wednesday announced two new limited-edition flavors: Carmex Lime Twist and Carmex Vanilla Click Sticks.

October 7, 2010
Schuster Products candy wins award at ECRM event

Schuster Products' newest candy received an award at ECRM's 2010 annual candy planning session....

September 7, 2010
H1N1 prompts increase in thorough hand-washing among Americans

Concerns about last year's H1N1 virus have had an impact on Americans' hand-washing habits, according...

August 23, 2010
Carma Labs introduces tinted, ultra-hydrating lip balms

Carma Labs on Tuesday announced the introduction of two new Carmex Moisture Plus ultra-hydrating lip...

August 8, 2010
Milwaukee Health Services taps new corporate communications specialist

Milwaukee Health Services, which owns and operates a retail-based convenient care clinic here, has hired...

July 19, 2010
Carmex enters skin care category

Carma Labs, the maker of Carmex lip balm products, is expanding beyond lip balm for...

May 3, 2010
NBA Cares brings vaccine awareness to Milwaukee

NBA Cares is continuing its efforts to encourage teens to get vaccinated to prevent contracting...

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