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December 7, 2011
Pyramid introduces new packaging for three beers; slated to roll out new items in 2012

Pyramid Breweries has overhauled its packaging for three of its beers.

December 5, 2011
Study: National dollar store chain locations outnumber those of national retail pharmacy chains

The combined store count of the county's largest dollar store chains outnumbers that of the largest retail pharmacy chains as continued economic difficulties drive the channel's growth, according to a new study released Monday by Colliers International.

November 17, 2011
Jones Soda introduces limited-edition holiday line

Jones Soda has unveiled its limited-edition holiday beverages line.

November 17, 2011
Lilly donates $4 million for tuberculosis drug discovery

Drug maker Eli Lilly is donating more than $4 million to the Infectious Disease Research Institute, the company said Thursday.

November 16, 2011
Bartell launches eighth annual toy donation drive

Regional chain Bartell Drugs is working with the Salvation Army to sponsor a toy donation drive, the chain said.

November 14, 2011
Starbucks buys juice company, plans to roll out new concept

Starbucks announced Thursday plans to reinvent the $1.6 billion premium juice market with its all-cash purchase of San Bernardino, Calif.-based Evolution Fresh for $30 million.

October 24, 2011
Bartell touts 'next gen' store

Regional chain Bartell Drugs recently opened its "next generation" store format, a remodel of an existing store in Seattle's Roosevelt neighborhood.

October 19, 2011
Bartell's sells Chia Fremont Troll

For 21 years, a great troll has resided beneath the Aurora Bridge in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood.

October 13, 2011
Report: Amazon tests public delivery lockers in Seattle, New York retailers

Online retailer Amazon is testing robotic delivery lockers that people can use to receive items they order from the website, according to published reports.

October 7, 2011
Jones Soda debuts 16-oz. can

Jones Soda has launched its pure cane soda in 16-oz. cans.

October 3, 2011
Portland, Ore., wins Safeway's 'America's Most Natural City' FB contest

Safeway on Monday named Portland, Ore., as the winner of its "America's Most Natural City" contest and will donate $20,000 and 25 picnic tables constructed from the Guinness World Record holder for the world's longest picnic table.

September 30, 2011
Bartell's introduces 'next generation' store concept

Bartell Drugs has unveiled its latest store concept, the chain said Friday.

September 29, 2011
Bartell's launches card for local charitable donations

Bartell Drugs is introducing a new way for customers to donate to local schools and nonprofit organizations, the regional retail pharmacy chain said Thursday.

September 15, 2011
Bartell upgrades photo developing to Kodak APEX

Seattle-based regional retail pharmacy Bartell Drugs has replaced its in-store photo processing lab systems with Kodak Adaptive Picture Exchange, Kodak said.

August 31, 2011
NACDS honors Bartell Drugs' Ed Littleton with Harold W. Pratt Award

Industry veteran and Bartell Drugs COO Ed Littleton was recognized for his dedication to pharmacy during this year’s National Association of Chain Drug Stores' Pharmacy and Technology Conference and was bestowed the association’s highest honor: the Harold W. Pratt Award.

August 30, 2011
Bartell offers flu vaccines

Regional retail pharmacy chain Bartell Drugs has launched its flu vaccination campaign, the Seattle-based company said Tuesday.

August 30, 2011
Editorial questions study on atmospheric pressure's influence on insulin pump devices

More evidence may be needed to support research that implied that atmospheric pressure during airplane travel could influence the effectiveness of insulin pump devices, according to an editorial published in Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics.

August 19, 2011
FDA approves first new Hodgkin's lymphoma treatment in 34 years

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new biotech drug for treating two types of lymphoma, the agency said Friday.

August 2, 2011
Bartell launches school supply drive

Bartell Drugs is partnering with manufacturers in its eighth annual school supply donation drive, the retail pharmacy chain said Tuesday.

August 2, 2011
Report: Facebook promotion drives Bartell's photo kiosk traffic

Pacific Northwest retailer Bartell Drugs recently used social networking to attract attention to its photo department, according to published reports.

July 26, 2011
Ralphs appoints Donna Giordano as president

Kroger on Tuesday promoted Donna Giordano to the role of president of the Ralphs division.

July 21, 2011
Limited-edition Jones Soda collection features So So Happy characters

Jones Soda has partnered with a lifestyle brand to create a collection of limited-edition glass bottles.

July 11, 2011
Bartell Drugs selects KSS Retail for price, promotion optimization

Seattle-based retail pharmacy chain Bartell Drugs will use KSS Retail’s price modeling and optimization services to better understand its customers’ wants and needs and to provide value for its shoppers, KSS Retail said Monday.

June 28, 2011
John Frieda brings hair care tips to women through tour

John Frieda has hit the road to provide women with hair care advice.

June 1, 2011
Weight loss among women helps raise blood vitamin D levels

Overweight or obese women who have less-than-optimal levels of vitamin D and lose more than 15% of their body weight experience significant increases in circulating levels of this fat-soluble nutrient, according to a study released last week by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.

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