Chain Drug Review back issues from August 2008:
Community pharmacy scores big victory in Congress.(News)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)
Aug 04, 2008 ... WASHINGTON -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has hailed Congress' enactment of pro-pharmacy legislation. "This is a watershed day for pharmacies and patients," says NACDS president and chief executive officer Steve Anderson. "By enacting not one but four top ...
E-script networks to merge.(News)(SureScript Systems Inc. mergers with RxHub.net)
Aug 04, 2008 ... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- In a move designed to encourage more physicians and patients to use electronic prescribing, the nation's two e-prescription networks have agreed to merge. SureScripts and RxHub, each an extension of a different part of the pharmaceutical industry, say they ...
NACDS marketplace has it all.(News)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores )(Conference notes)
Aug 04, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SAN DIEGO -- More than 4,000 attendees at this year's National Association of Chain Drug Stores Marketplace Conference, including 900 retail buyers and nearly 600 exhibiting companies, gathered here from June 28 through July 1 to conduct business and ...
Conversion is on track at Rite Aid.(News)(Rite Aid Corp.)(Financial report)
Aug 04, 2008 ... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- While Rite Aid Corp's financial performance in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 was in most ways disappointing (see story, page 10), the company continued to make progress on its conversion of the former Eckerd and Brooks Pharmacy stores acquired last year from the Jean ...
Walgreens to slow expansion.(News)
Aug 04, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreen Co. plans to reduce its organic store growth rate beginning in September to provide greater support for its diversified health care services. The retailer intends to cut its store expansion rate from nearly 9% in ...
Court: Medi-Cal cuts can proceed.(News)(Department of Health Services. Medical Care Services)
Aug 04, 2008 ... SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A federal court has temporarily approved Medicaid prescription reimbursement cuts in California. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals accepted the California Department of Health Care Services' argument that the cost to the state of blocking the 10% Medi-Cal ...
Walgreens promotes Rosenbluth, three other execs.(News)(Hal Rosenbluth, Michael Nameth, Mark Wattley and Jon Rudden )
Aug 04, 2008 ... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreen Co. has appointed a corporate senior vice president as well as two corporate divisional vice presidents. Hal Rosenbluth was named a senior vice president, Michael Nameth and Mark Wattley were named divisional vice presidents, and Jon Rudden was ...
Coutu to focus on Quebec.(News)(Jean Coutu Group Inc.)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... LONGUEUIL, Quebec -- The Jean Coutu Group is backing off from a planned expansion into southern Ontario, the company announced at its annual meeting. President and chief executive officer Francois Coutu said the chain wanted to concentrate on maintaining its market leadership in Quebec. ...
Retooled CVS.com helps patients manage Rxs.(News)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS/ pharmacy has relaunched CVS. com, which now offers improved access to medications by making it easier for consumers to manage their prescriptions online. The redesigned web site offers new prescription management features; personalized medication profiles; ...
CVS Caremark tabs Link senior VP.(News)(CVS Caremark Corp.)(promotion of Ron Link )(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS Caremark Corp. has promoted Ron Link to senior vice president of logistics. He reports to Larry Merlo, president of CVS/pharmacy--retail. In his new role Link is responsible for leading the company's logistics division in effectively managing inventory and capacity, ...
Correction.(News)(Correction notice)
Aug 04, 2008 ... CORRECTION -- An article about health care products that appeared in the June 30 issue of Chain Drug Review inaccurately ...
Fondu, Greenberg move up at L'Oreal.(Supplier News)(L'Oreal Paris appoints Karen Fondu as president)(David Greenberg)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Karen Fondu has been named president of L'Oreal Paris, with responsibility for cosmetics, skin care and hair color. In September she will succeed Carol Hamilton, who has been appointed president of L'Oreal's Luxury Products division. Fondu has been president of the ...
Breckenridge wins FDA O.K.(Supplier News)(Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc.)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc. has been given Food and Drug Administration approval to market estradiol/norethindrone acetate 1-mg/0.5-mg tablets. The first-time generic and equivalent of Novo Nordisk Inc.'s Activella, the ...
Stiefel Labs extends its reach in skin care.(Supplier News)(Stiefel Laboratories Inc.)
Aug 04, 2008 ... CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Stiefel Laboratories Inc., a privately held dermatology company that has been in business for more than 160 years, is launching a number of new items. "Skin care is our only focus and always has been," says Shayne Sundholm, vice president of Stiefel's ...
Select-A-Vision adds to its sunglass line.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. -- Well known for its reading glasses, Select-A-Vision has introduced a number of new additions to its sunglass collection, the latest being its Coppertone Sport Polarized sunglass line launched last month at this year's National Association of Chain Drug Stores ...
P&G names new top marketer.(Supplier News)(Procter & Gamble Co. appoints Marc Pritchard )
Aug 04, 2008 ... CINCINNATI -- Marc Pritchard has become the marketing chief at Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) following the unexpected retirement of Jim Stengel. The 53-year-old Stengel, who had been P&G's global marketing officer since 2001, had a major role in revitalizing the company after ...
Systane Ultra eye drops offer high-performance therapy.(Supplier News)(Alcon Laboratories Inc.)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... FORT WORTH -- In keeping with its philosophy of bringing to market products that represent the best technology available for today's consumer, Alcon Laboratories Inc. has introduced Systane Ultra Lubricant Eye Drops. Systane Ultra is preserved with Polyquad, the same system used ...
Rite Aid posts big loss during challenging quarter.(Business)(Rite Aid Corp.)(Financial report)
Aug 04, 2008 ... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- Despite an acquisition-induced increase in first quarter revenues of nearly 50%, the bottom line for Rite Aid Corp. swung to a sizeable loss, due largely to store-conversion costs and front-end promotions that sapped profit margins. With the red ink exceeding Wall ...
Refinancing costs expected to result in more red ink.(Business)
Aug 04, 2008 ... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- Costs associated with a freshly completed refinancing has spurred Rite Aid to up its estimate for red ink for fiscal 2009. In a July 9 announcement the company noted that the refinancing will increase interest expenses by about $5 million and boost losses from ...
Anderson puts stamp on NACDS.(My Turn)(Steve Anderson of National Association of Chain Drug Stores)
Aug 04, 2008; ... Eighteen months have passed since Steve Anderson assumed his duties as president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. Here is what the chain drug industry has learned about Anderson in that period: He takes his job seriously. Not as ...
Pharmacy should capitalize on momentum.(My Turn)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)(Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008)
Aug 04, 2008; ... The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and its allies in community pharmacy have come a long way in terms of the political clout they wield. For proof of that assertion, one need look no further than last month's passage of the Medicare Improvements for Patients and ...
Tops in H&BAs honored.(2008 Woman's Day Best in beauty & health AWARDS)
Aug 04, 2008 ... SAN DIEGO -- The fourth annual Woman's Day Best in Beauty and Health Awards once again gave consumers the chance to recognize their favorite products. Sponsored by Chain Drug Review and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores--as well as, of course, by Woman's Day ...
There's still a lot of work to be done.(WOMEN'S HEALTH)
Aug 04, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Women's health is a priority for chain drug retailers for several basic but compelling reasons. First is a simple matter of demographics: By 2010 there will be 74 million women age 40 and over in this country, and they will constitute over 25% of the population. This ...
Not all oral contraceptives are alike.(MERCHANDISING)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... WAYNE, N.J. -- Reproductive health is a major facet of women's lives, affecting both their physical and mental health. With that in mind, certainly one of the most revolutionary drugs to appear in the category is Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals' Yaz oral contraceptive. Yaz is ...
Chains court female consumers.(MERCHANDISING)
Aug 04, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- The importance of women consumers to drug chains makes women's health a natural focus for the trade class. But competition in this arena is fierce, and drug chains are facing pressure from a number of sources. Perhaps among the most significant have been the discount ...
Special programs up the ante.(MERCHANDISING)(CVS Caremark Corp.'s Women's Health Award program)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- In the face of heightened competition, drug chains are continuing to bolster their claim to leadership in the area of women's health with special programs, initiatives and events. This spring, for example, CVS Caremark Corp. named two physicians, Marianne Legato and ...
For many, weight control is a serious issue.(MERCHANDISING/WOMEN'S HEALTH)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Obesity is a huge and growing health problem among Americans generally, and it poses a major threat to women. Despite heightened public and media attention, the number of adults in the United States who are obese increased nearly 2%, ...
Event gets the word to women.(MERCHANDISING/WOMEN'S HEALTH)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... CINCINNATI -- Continuing what has become an annual tradition, Speaking of Women's Health held its Community Event at Wal-Mart Stores and Supercenters across the nation in early May. Attendees were able to pick up health tips and information, receive health screenings and obtain ...
One Condoms design contest.(What's New)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Global Protection's One Condoms brand is in the process of choosing finalists in its 2008 condoms ...
Pre-Conceive Plus lubricant is introduced.(What's New)(Lake Consumer Products Inc.)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... Lake Consumer Products has launched Pre-Conceive Plus, a lubricant formulated to encourage fertilization. Unlike ...
Intellx rethinks product shapes.(What's New)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Intellx Inc. has introduced SafeSexyShapes condoms, which combine functional protection with such innovative shapes as the patented Dolphin. The line meets all international regulations ...
As consumer attitudes change, chains adapt.(CONDOMS)
Aug 04, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- As society changes, so must drug stores, and nowhere is that more evident than in the sexual wellness category. "Both we and chain drug retailers recognize that consumers today are looking for ways to enhance their sexual experience and that they are accepting new ...
Condoms effective in STD prevention.(MERCHANDISING)(Sexually transmitted diseases)
Aug 04, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain a major public health challenge in this country, and both suppliers and chain drug retailers are taking steps to combat the epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 19 million new STD ...
Technology triggers growth.(HOME DIAGNOSTICS)
Aug 04, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- The home diagnostics category in drug stores continues to be dominated by such segments as blood pressure monitors, cholesterol-measuring units, glucose monitors and pregnancy test kits as customers shop pharmacies for devices to help them diagnose, screen for and monitor such ...
Family planning test kits keep improving.(MERCHANDISING)
Aug 04, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PRINCETON, N.J. -- The growth in sales of home pregnancy and ovulation test products in drug stores over the last several years is due in part to an increase in the average price of such products because of the entry of more premium items (such as digital ...
Heart health is part of picture.(MERCHANDISING/HOME DIAGNOSTICS)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Retailers and suppliers alike promoted the benefits of at-home testing of cholesterol and other cardiac risk factors in February during the American Heart Association's (AHA's) observance of American Heart Month. Rite Aid Corp., for example, worked with the AHA in ...
Blood glucose tests meet growing need.(MERCHANDISING/HOME DIAGNOSTICS)
Aug 04, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- The growing awareness of the need for blood glucose monitoring and the greater implementation of tight glycemic control protocols are driving sales of this segment of the home diagnostics category, particularly in chain drug stores. And the introduction of continuous glucose ...
Helping people manage their health.(MERCHANDISING/HOME DIAGNOSTICS)
Aug 04, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Depending on the subset considered, the home diagnostics product category in chain drug stores has reached a certain level of maturity, maintains Ed Siemens, director of marketing and sales at A&D Medical Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of blood pressure monitoring ...
Consumers get comfortable with at-home diagnostics.(MERCHANDISING/HOME DIAGNOSTICS)
Aug 04, 2008 ... WALTHAM, Mass. -- The home drug-testing market has been growing as awareness levels have increased and as consumers have become more comfortable with performing such tests within the privacy of their home, according to Kate Viniello, associate marketing manager at Inverness Medical ...
Mastering the niche equation.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
Aug 04, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- This is Chain Drug Review's second annual niche products report. As stated last year in CDR's initial niche products report, attempting to define or categorize a niche health and beauty aid (or similar product in other categories) ...
Results show that bigger isn't always better.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
Aug 04, 2008; ... Acme was the iconic cartoon company that made everything from rubber bands to cars, or any other product that might be useful in trying to capture a certain coyote. Megabrands, like Acme (A Company that Makes Everything), are facing challenges from a growing crop of niche products entering ...
Key natural/homeopathic niche products.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Statistical table)
Aug 04, 2008 ... <Pre> KEY NATURAL/HOMEOPATHIC NICHE PRODUCTS PRIMARY NO. USAGE/OFBEST-SELLING PRODUCT MANUFACTURER APPLICATIONSKUsSKU Aloe Vera Juice Fruit of theAloe vera ...
New ideas win notice at NACDS.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SAN DIEGO -- The recent National Association of Chain Drug Stores Marketplace Conference here provided a literal showcase for some of the best niche products hitting drug store shelves. The Marketplace Product Showcase--a series of glass display ...
Sampling gets the word out.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- The importance of niche brands to the chain drug mix was reaffirmed late last month by a Duane Reade sampling initiative. Bags from the retailer handed out in front of Grand Central Terminal included the Slim-Shots liquid appetite controller from Gelven Marketing ...
Multiculturalism a must.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
Aug 04, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Among the most important niche products in the chain drug mix are ethnic beauty brands. "Ethnic consumers often feel neglected by mainstream brands," says one chain drug category manager. "The chance to cater to them with niche products designed for their specific ...
CVS niche picks.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... <Pre> CVS NICHE PICKS PRODUCT MANUFACTURER Bio Oil Pacific World CVS brand bacitracinPrivate label CVS brand Night Guard Private label Lipo-Flavonoid Numark ...
Lewis drugs niche picks.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... <Pre> LEWIS DRUGS NICHE PICKS PRODUCT MANUFACTURER Braun Pulsonic Electric Razor Gillette Commercial Operators North America Everyday Elements Skin Care Private label Everyday Elements Vitamins ...
Small chain niche picks.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
Aug 04, 2008 ... <Pre> SMALL CHAIN NICHE PICKS * PRODUCT MANUFACTURER Bayer Health Advantage Bayer HealthCare Bounty Basic Paper Towels Procter & Gamble Celadrin Inflame Away Imagenetix Dove Clinical Deodorant ...
Key disease/condition management niche products.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
Aug 04, 2008 ... <Pre> KEY DISEASE/CONDITION MANAGEMENT NICHE PRODUCTS PRIMARY NO. USAGE/ OFBEST-SELLING PRODUCT MANUFACTURER APPLICATIONSKUsSKU ActivOn Miralus N/A ...
Retailers have stake in matter.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
Aug 04, 2008; ... In the over-the-counter health care arena, niche products are today, more than ever, an essential part of any retail chain's assortment if it is serious about establishing a true and durable health care provider/patient (customer) bond and establishing itself as a destination point and the ...
Innovation is name of game.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
Aug 04, 2008; ... Jane & Co. has proved itself to be a leading growth brand in the mass cosmetics area, although it maintains the unique and coveted position of a "niche" company. Jane's niche is that it stands alone in bringing cutting-edge innovation and leadership in product development to ...
Key diabetes management niche products.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Statistical table)
Aug 04, 2008 ... <Pre> KEY DIABETES MANAGEMENT NICHE PRODUCTS PRIMARY NO. USAGE/ OFBEST-SELLING PRODUCT MANUFACTURER APPLICATIONSKUsSKU Alphabetic AbkitMultivitamin ...
Key immediate care niche products.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Statistical table)
Aug 04, 2008 ... <Pre> KEY IMMEDIATE CARE NICHE PRODUCTS PRIMARY NO. USAGE/ OFBEST-SELLING PRODUCT MANUFACTURER APPLICATIONSKUsSKU Anbesol WyethCanker soresN/A ...
Key lifestyle management niche products.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Statistical table)
Aug 04, 2008 ... <Pre> KEY LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT NICHE PRODUCTS PRIMARY NO. USAGE/ OFBEST-SELLING PRODUCT MANUFACTURER APPLICATIONSKUsSKU BullFrog Chattem Sun ...
Key ethnic niche products.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Statistical table)
Aug 04, 2008 ... <Pre> KEY ETHNIC NICHE PRODUCTS PRIMARY NO. USAGE/ OFBEST-SELLING PRODUCT MANUFACTURER APPLICATIONSKUsSKU Black Radiance Markwins Cosmetics 340 Fine ...
Rite aid niche picks.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... <Pre> RITE AID NICHE PICKS PRODUCT MANUFACTURER Bayer Aspirin with HeartBayer HealthCare Advantage Bud Light Lime Anheuser-Busch Celine Dion Sensational BodyCoty US Fragrance Chaser Five-Hour Energy ...
Longs drug niche picks.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... <Pre> LONGS DRUG NICHE PICKS PRODUCT MANUFACTURER All Terrain Insect RepellentAll Terrain Alva Natural Products Alva Natural Bimbo SnacksBimbo Snacks USA Burt's Bees Burt's Bees ...
Key beauty specialty niche products.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Statistical table)
Aug 04, 2008 ... <Pre> KEY BEAUTY SPECIALTY NICHE PRODUCTS PRIMARY NO. USAGE/ OFBEST-SELLING PRODUCT MANUFACTURER APPLICATIONSKUsSKU Albolene DSE Cleansing ...
How to get products to market.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ST. LOUIS -- Niche product manufacturers striving to find shelf space in chain drug stores and other trade classes rely on brokers to help them gain access through these retail doors. One such company is National Sales Solutions LLC (NSS), which has ...
Key special use niche products.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Statistical table)
Aug 04, 2008 ... <Pre> KEY SPECIAL USE NICHE PRODUCTS PRIMARY NO. USAGE/ OFBEST-SELLING PRODUCT MANUFACTURER APPLICATIONSKUsSKU Acnomel DSE AcneN/A ...
What makes the story of a great niche brand.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
Aug 04, 2008 ... TULSA, Okla. -- Discovering a high-profit niche brand with little competition is a buyer's dream, according to retailing and manufacturing consultant Bob Berman. "But it's sometimes hard to find," says Berman, the long-time top merchandiser at May's Drug Stores who later became ...
A way to stand out in the crowd.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Among the many benefits that niche products afford drug chains none, arguably, is more important than the differentiation that they help bring to the store. Many of the barriers that once separated food, drug and discount retailers came down long ago. The merchandise ...
From niche to the mainstream.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Burt's Bees Inc merged with Clorox Co)(Brief article)
Aug 04, 2008 ... NEW YORK -- Any doubts about the potential of niche brands to blossom into mainstream offerings were dispelled by last fall's acquisition of Burt's Bees Inc. by Clorox Co. The purchase demonstrated the capacity of an emerging brand in the fast-growing natural personal care ...
Kerr drug niche picks.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
Aug 04, 2008 ... <Pre> KERR DRUG NICHE PICKS PRODUCT MANUFACTURER CeraVe Skincare Coria Laboratories Clio 3-Blade Shaver Clio Designs Hyland's Leg Cramp Caplets Hyland's Imak Eye Pillow Imak Products ...
CDMA niche picks.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
Aug 04, 2008 ... <Pre> CDMA NICHE PICKS * PRODUCT MANUFACTURER Alpha Fibe FBCx Natural Source Arnicare Boiron Aroma Naturals Candles Aroma Naturals Baby Gripe Water Wellements ...