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January 11, 2009
Walgreens selects Arc Worldwide as promotional marketing agency

In its sweeping, soup-to-nuts drive to regain momentum and recapture its marketing mojo, the nation’s...

January 4, 2009
ECRM Branded Rx 2009

If current trends in pharmaceutical sales are any indication, retail pharmacy leaders may have to look beyond the prescription department for big gains in store revenues this year. Hammered by a lack of new breakthroughs in research and development, tougher oversight at the Food and Drug Administration, generic competition and a worldwide economy in free fall, the U.S. pharmaceutical market is mired in an era of stagnant sales and declining expectations. And the outlook for an uptick in innovative new therapies from drug makers remains at historically low levels, according to industry experts.

October 19, 2008
Guest Opinion: Big Pharma needs retail pharmacy to beat odds

You think retail pharmacy’s got it tough? Take a look at what the drug companies...

October 6, 2008
Rite Aid announces flu clinics at more than one thousand stores

Nearly 1,300 Rite Aid pharmacies will offer a one-day flu clinic on October 21, 22...

July 15, 2008
Top Wholesaler Report

In a time when giant drug store, supermarket and mass merchant chains with their own distribution centers shake the retail landscape, the drug wholesaling business is alive and well. For pharmacy retailers, particularly smaller-scale regional chains and independents without distribution centers, the drug wholesaling industry remains a critical back-end resource. Even big national chains still draw on the industry’s unmatched logistical, distribution and storage prowess to guarantee an uninterrupted inventory pipeline, ensure safety stock and support central-fill dispensing operations.

June 18, 2008
Rx Development Series: VMS

Drug Store News in May hosted the first installment of a new program it is calling its Pharmacy Development Series, which focused on the vitamin, mineral and dietary supplement category. Hosted in New York, the event brought key insights to retailers regarding the science that supports the business of dietary supplements — a category that has received mounting consumer interest from a number of fronts, including baby boomers looking to extend their lives through proper nutrition, as well as other cost-conscious, healthcare consumers who believe that a dietary supplement taken today can help significantly lower personal healthcare costs tomorrow. Retailers present included GNC — the lead retailer in the dietary supplement channel — as well as several leading drug and grocery chains, including Longs Drug Stores, Meijer, Rite Aid, Supervalu and Walgreens.

June 3, 2008
Sephora extends Acxiom contract for two years

Beauty retailer Sephora has extended its contract with Acxiom for integrated digital marketing solutions for...

March 18, 2008
Munafo named president of Beaute Prestige International USA

Beaute Prestige International USA has announced that, effective March 25, Nicholas Munafo will assume the...

March 16, 2008
Colgate to focus resources on ‘big hits’

Product innovation and understanding what influences the shopper will sustain future growth at Colgate-Palmolive, said...

March 16, 2008
P&G sees innovation, productivity as drivers to company’s success

Energy costs are on the rise and consumer confidence continues to wane amid a bleak...

March 9, 2008
ToothTunes adds two new brush lines

ToothTunes from Tiger Electronics, which uses proprietary technology that encourages people of all ages to...

March 4, 2008
Beauty.com partners with designer Jenni Kayne

Beauty.com, which is a subsidiary of drugstore.com, has tapped fashion designer Jenni Kayne to create...

February 19, 2008
L’Oreal Paris debuts limited-time Oscar tribute lip color

L’Oreal Paris has created a special edition of its Infallible Never Fail Lipcolour in Red...

February 19, 2008
NRF warns consumers about purchasing stolen merchandise online

The National Retail Federation is warning consumers about the potential health risks of health and...

February 19, 2008
Schick Quattro launches Titanium line

Energizer’s Schick brand has announced the launch of its new Schick Quattro Titanium and Schick...

February 13, 2008
Cena becomes latest celeb to team up with Gillette

Gillette, which is part of Procter & Gamble, has teamed up with WWE Superstar John...

February 10, 2008
L’Oreal introduces Sportin’ Style hair care for men

SoftSheen-Carson, the ethnic hair care brand that is a division of L’Oreal USA, has announced...

February 5, 2008
Theo Spilka promoted to Firmenich vp

Fragrance supplier Firmenich has promoted Theo Spilka to vice president of new business development and...

February 4, 2008
Bare Escentuals introduces two more RareMinerals products

Bare Escentuals, a maker of mineral makeup, has launched two new mineral-based skin care products...

February 4, 2008
Boswell named Alberto-Culver’s president of global brands

Beauty company Alberto-Culver has named Gina Boswell president of global brands, overseeing such global brands...

January 31, 2008
Boots' Waters to step down in February

Boots Retail International has announced that Martin Waters, the company’s chief executive officer, will resign...

January 29, 2008
ECRM event features natural/organic products aimed at mass market

Retail buyers and sellers gathered here this week to attend ECRM Cosmetics, Fragrance & Bath...

January 23, 2008
L’Oreal to acquire YSL Beaute Holding in $1.68 billion deal

L’Oreal plans to acquire PPR’s YSL Beaute Holding for 1.15 billion euros (U.S.$1.68 billion) and...

January 22, 2008
OPI lauches Nic's Sticks lacquer pens

Nail care company OPI Inc. is launching in March its new Nicole by OPI Nic’s...

January 22, 2008
Rabain announces retirment from L’Oreal

L’Oreal has announced that at the end of February Patrick Rabain, executive vice president of...

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