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September 22, 2011
Mylan, NCPA herald GPhA generic savings report

A report commissioned by the Generic Pharmaceutical Association has drawn applause from manufacturers and a retail pharmacy industry group.

September 21, 2011
Mylan, Roche reach deal over cancer drug

Generic drug maker Mylan has entered an agreement with Hoffmann La Roche concerning its version of an oral chemotherapy drug.

September 13, 2011
GSK Consumer Healthcare taps new chief customer officer

GlaxoSmithKline's Consumer Healthcare division has appointed a former Kraft Foods executive as its new chief customer officer.

September 9, 2011
FDA approves Mylan allergy treatment

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug made by Mylan for treating allergies.

September 7, 2011
GNC announces sponsorship of Wounded Warrior golf outing

GNC on Monday announced that it again is partnering with the Western Pennsylvania Committee of the Wounded Warrior Project as lead sponsor of its annual golf outing to be held Sept. 19 at the Diamond Run Golf Club in Sewickley, Pa.

September 1, 2011
GSK announces VP sales Clark Brown departure

GlaxoSmithKline on Thursday announced that 25-year veteran Clark Brown, VP sales at GSK Consumer Healthcare, will be leaving the organization effective Sept. 2.

August 31, 2011
Diabetic-friendly NuGo Slim bars soon to hit store shelves

NuGo Nutrition on Wednesday announced the launch of its diabetic-friendly meal-replacement bar product line called NuGo Slim.

August 24, 2011
GNC acquires online vitamin discounter

Specialty retailer GNC on Tuesday announced it has agreed to acquire LuckyVitamin.com, an online discount retailer of branded nutritional supplements.

August 22, 2011
Volleyballer Nora Tobin joins GNC LiveWell team

GNC on Monday named Nora Tobin — competitive beach volleyball athlete, National Academy of Sports Medicine-certified professional trainer, yoga instructor and upcoming author — to the specialty retailer's GNC LiveWell team as its newest brand ambassador.

August 17, 2011
Mylan seeks approval for generic migraine drug

Mylan announced Wednesday that it filed with the Food and Drug Administration for approval of a generic version of a drug for migraine headaches made by Endo Pharmaceuticals.

August 12, 2011
Mylan ships generic prostate drug

Generic drug maker Mylan has begun shipping a drug for enlarged prostate, the company said Friday.

August 9, 2011
GSK names new chief marketing officer

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare on Monday named John Graham chief marketing officer for Consumer Healthcare, North America.

August 8, 2011
Giant Eagle to open first retail clinic

Giant Eagle is preparing to open its first in-store clinic in Pennsylvania, according to a report published by the Pittsburgh Business Times on Friday.

July 25, 2011
Bottom Dollar Food making its way to greater Pittsburgh, Youngstown, Ohio, markets

Discount grocery chain Bottom Dollar Food announced plans to enter the greater Pittsburgh and Youngstown, Ohio, markets.

July 19, 2011
Report: Mylan to move HQ

Generic drug maker Mylan is looking for a bigger place to call home, according to published reports.

July 14, 2011
Giant Eagle unveils first two compressed natural gas fueling stations

Giant Eagle on Thursday unveiled its first two compressed natural gas fueling stations in the Pittsburgh area at its Beechnut Drive retail support and distribution center.

July 13, 2011
GNC management makeover continues

GNC on Tuesday continued its management makeover with the promotions of Jeffrey Hennion and Darryl Green and the announced resignation of COO David Berg.

July 5, 2011
Thomas Dowd steps in as GNC's chief merchandising officer

Thomas Dowd has been named GNC EVP, chief merchandising officer and general manager, the company announced in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing Friday.

June 28, 2011
Little Hug Fruit Barrels embraces new flavors, packaging

American Beverage has reformulated its Little Hug Fruit Barrels beverage line for kids.

June 21, 2011
Beth Kaplan steps down at GNC

General Nutrition Centers announced that its president and chief merchandising officer has resigned.

June 20, 2011
Mylan wins summary judgment pertaining to generic Copaxone

Mylan has scored a victory in its efforts to make a generic version of a Teva drug for multiple sclerosis.

June 8, 2011
Target finalizes location of Canada HQ

Target’s board has finalized the decision to locate the company’s Canadian headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario, said president, chairman and CEO Gregg Steinhafel at a shareholders meeting in Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

June 7, 2011
Mylan subsidiary gets OK for generic Aricept

Another generic drug maker has been given the green light to market its version of an Alzheimer's disease treatment.

June 2, 2011
Mylan gets go-ahead for generic Effexor XR

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug for depression and anxiety made by Mylan, the drug maker said Thursday.

May 31, 2011
Mylan to re-brand Matrix subsidiary

Generic drug maker Mylan plans to give one of its subsidiaries a new name, the company said.

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