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January 14, 2011
Cumberland gets FDA OK for Acetadote formulation

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new formulation of a drug for treating acetaminophen poisoning.

January 13, 2011
NCPA develops LTC advisory board

NCPA has created a new advisory board to help the organization’s push to expand long-term care pharmacy programming for its members.

January 10, 2011
Food City seeks to expand Healthy Living Kitchen

Grocer Food City has inked a partnership with the University of Tennessee Medical Center to expand the Healthy Living Kitchen — a move that is expected to result in a significantly greater reach for Healthy Living Kitchen programs and educational efforts at schools, community events and Food City supermarkets throughout the region.

January 6, 2011
Fred's December sales strategy leads to 'modest' improvement

Fred's on Thursday posted a same-store sales lift of 0.2% for the five weeks ended Jan. 1, compared with an increase of 1.3% in the same period last year. Fred's total sales for the month increased 1% to $210.6 million.

January 5, 2011
Anticipating customer needs makes USA a force in Goliath’s backyard

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — USA Drug grew up in Arkansas, home turf of Walmart. But to characterize the 140-unit drug store operator as David to Walmart’s Goliath doesn’t do justice to this feisty retail innovator, which wields plenty of clout across the nation’s midsection, under a variety of store banners.


January 3, 2011
Dollar General drives job growth

Building on its plans to open 625 new stores in fiscal 2011, Dollar General on Monday resolved to create 6,000 new jobs.

December 20, 2010
King, Acura seek regulatory approval for Acurox

Drug makers King Pharmaceuticals and Acura Pharmaceuticals have submitted a regulatory approval application to the Food and Drug Administration for an opioid pain reliever.

December 17, 2010
Eileen Myers joins The Little Clinic

The Little Clinic has appointed Eileen Myers as director of prevention and health management. She will be responsible for leading the health-and-wellness initiatives and for overseeing the rollout of an expanded scope of services for the clinic operator.

December 8, 2010
The Little Clinic's accepted provider networks expand

The Little Clinic, which operates clinics inside select Kroger, King Soopers, Fry's Food Stores and Publix Super Markets, has announced the addition of the MultiPlan and PHCS Networks to its group of accepted provider networks.

December 6, 2010
Dollar General raises guidance after strong Q3

Dollar General reported that its third quarter net income was $128 million, or diluted earnings per share of 37 cents.

November 22, 2010
Dr. Reddy's to buy GSK's penicillin site

A generic drug maker has entered an agreement to purchase another drug maker's U.S. penicillin site ...

November 10, 2010
Americans set to repeat unhealthy habits this holiday season

Heading into the 2010 holiday shopping season, Americans appear ready to repeat unhealthy eating and...

November 3, 2010
Fred's discloses Q3 earnings

Fred's on Wednesday reported $434.9 million in sales, up 3% for the third quarter ended...

October 24, 2010
RILA names VP government affairs

The Retail Industry Leaders Association has announced the addition of longtime Capitol Hill veteran Doug...

October 21, 2010
Tennessee Pride's turkey sausage biscuits make retail debut

Tennessee Pride has created a new snack-size breakfast sandwich....

October 20, 2010
New Greenies dog treats boost joint health

A new line of dog treats is designed to maintain dogs' healthy mobility....

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...

October 11, 2010
Pfizer to acquire King Pharmaceuticals

Pfizer will buy King Pharmaceuticals for $3.6 billion, Pfizer said Tuesday....

September 23, 2010
Tenn.-based pharmacy acquired by Capital Group Holdings

Capital Group Holdings has acquired Main Street Family Pharmacy in Newbern, Tenn., Capital Group said...

September 20, 2010
Amneal to open new distribution center

Amneal Pharmaceuticals will have a grand opening of its newly expanded distribution and sales center...

September 12, 2010
CVS celebrates entry into Omaha

CVS/pharmacy recently celebrated its foray into the Omaha, Neb., market with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at...

September 12, 2010
Tenn. hospital to open retail clinic in Walmart

Blount Memorial Hospital is looking to open a retail-based health clinic inside Walmart here on...

September 1, 2010
Mid-Atlantic region gets its chance to 'Unwind'

A relaxation beverage's retail distribution is being expanded to select stores in the mid-Atlantic region....

September 1, 2010
Same-store sales jump 5% for Fred's

Fred’s on Wednesday posted sales of $134.3 million, representing an increase of 5%, for the...

August 30, 2010
Getting it done at Dollar General

Sales and profits at Dollar General grew at a healthy pace during the second quarter...

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