PETERSBURG, Fla.— Twelve months after shopper intelligence leader Catalina began closely tracking the impact of escalating coronoavirus concerns on shopping and buying behavior at grocery and drug stores across the country, several categories have experienced strong sales spikes, while others continue to struggle. Also, in
KENILWORTH, N.J. — Merck and Pandion Therapeutics announced Thursday that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement, under which Merck, through a subsidiary, will acquire Pandion, a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel therapeutics designed to address the unmet needs of patients living with autoimmune
WASHINGTON — According to published reports, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has found the single-shot Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine to be safe and effective. This move paves the way for it to become the third COVID-19 vaccine to be authorised in the
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DEERFIELD, Ill. — As part of Walgreens ongoing efforts to increase access to COVID-19 testing in communities across the U.S., the company announced today it has entered into an agreement with Labcorp to sell Pixel by Labcorp COVID-19 PCR Test Home Collection Kits over-the-counter in up
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today issued its annual forecast, anticipating that retail sales will grow between 6.5% and 8.2% to more than $4.33 trillion in 2021 as more individuals get vaccinated and the economy reopens. “Despite the continuing health and economic challenges COVID-19
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has added Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Louisiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania to the list of states where select CVS Pharmacy locations will offer COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible populations through the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program. This follows the successful February 12 rollout in 11 states: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey,
PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J. — Market Performance Group recently announced that Linda Voracek and Courtney O’Grady will be joining our team to lead specialty Broker teams for beauty and value accounts, respectively. A multifaceted merchandising executive with robust retail beauty experience and a strong track record
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy has released its first ever Best of Our Brands awards results, revealing customers’ favorite exclusive Store Brand products across 13 categories, spanning health and wellness, beauty, and snacks. Customers voted in a survey to determine product favorites from popular Store
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — To address housing insecurities and promote community health improvement in vulnerable populations, CVS Health invested over $114 million in affordable housing in 2020. The company’s investments over the past year will lead to the construction and rehabilitation of more than 2,800 affordable
GENEVA — Alcon announced that Pataday Once Daily Relief Extra Strength (olopatadine hydrochloride ophthalmic solution 0.7%) is now available in-store and online at U.S. retailers, following its 2020 approval by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for sale over-the-counter (O-T-C). As Alcon’s third Rx-to-OTC switch in
NEW YORK — Dark & Lovely introduces the Hair Hydrator a daily, moisturizing hair and scalp mist that is infused with a dream team, the hair-loving Rice Water Complex — with rice water, rice bran oil, and rice protein for hair that is 2x stronger,
ATLANTA — A pioneer of the Black hair care community, Afro Sheen continues its commitment to Black excellence in all forms with two brand new initiatives – it’s #IDoWhatIDo campaign and a pitch competition for entrepreneurs. The brand is launching its #IDoWhatIDo digital campaign, created to celebrate the
BOULDER, Colo. — In keeping with its ‘Ten Commitments to Black Lives’ announced in June, 2020, Charlotte’s Web is launching today “Seeding Our Future, Together,” a mentorship program for Black hemp farmers and leaders. Charlotte’s Web is partnering with 40-acre Cooperative, a growing organization with
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — There is no doubt that popcorn is the quintessential movie snack. But what about those cheesy cinema and rom-com fans looking for a cheesier snack to match? Meet Cheez-It Loaded Popcorn – popcorn so packed with the distinctive taste of 100% real cheese, it might
SAN FRANCISCO — RangeMe announces partnerships with multiple leading certification bodies in an…
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. – AmerisourceBergen, a global healthcare company, released its 2020…
NEW YORK — Product of the Year USA, the largest consumer-voted award for…
ARLINGTON, Va. – Focused on delivering value to the membership, the National…
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Clinical Reference Laboratory (CRL), one of the largest privately…
WASHINGTON — Walgreens pharmacy manager Melanie Owens told President Joe Biden Tuesday…
GLENCOE, Ill. — This is a story about Edwin Levin, an 82-year-old…
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Stefano Pessina is bullish about the future of Walgreens…
The announcement was belated, if not unexpected. The National Association of Chain…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Appriss Health, a technology leader delivering point-of-care and data-sharing…
LAS VEGAS — Health care industry veterans Chris Dimos, George Riedland, Garry Zage have…
FORT WORTH — As pharmacies across the U.S. step up to support…
