NEW YORK— As we enter cold and flu season, many consumers are turning to homeopathic solutions at the first signs of the sniffles or scratchy throat. Gary Wittenberg, vice president of national accounts at Boiron USA, says that most major retailers are merchandising homeopathic products along with defense and first sign of products. “Homeopathic products
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — SilverScript Insurance Company, a CVS Health company, announced its new Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) options for 2019. Medicare beneficiaries in the continental U.S. can choose from three SilverScript plans that offer a $0-deductible in 44 states on all five drug tiers. In addition, the company has added SilverScript Allure, a new PDP
CAMP HILL, Pa. — The Rite Aid Foundation announced that 422 students have been selected as 2018 Folds of Honor educational scholarship recipients through its KidCents program. This year’s $2 million award completes a three-year, $6 million commitment to Folds of Honor, a nonprofit organization that provides educational scholarships to children and spouses of fallen
NEW YORK — Beauty and entertainment marketing consultancy Omerge Alliances released news that its “Beauty Marketing Immersion” class will debut November 10, 2018 in New York City, and follow on December 29, 2018 in Memphis, Tennessee. Designed to offer proven experience and academic-based knowledge to emerging beauty entrepreneurs, the lecture and workshop style class offers 25
NEW YORK — On the heels of the Amazon/PillPack deal, online pharmacy startup Capsule Corp. is preparing to take its business on a national scale. The New York City-based venture-funded company offers same-day delivery of medicines and access to a team of pharmacists via text, email or phone. The company has just received $50 million
MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. on Wednesday posted a 6.5% comparable sales gain for its second quarter, driven by increased store traffic and online sales. That is the company’s biggest increase in more than a decade. Total company sales increased 7.0%, to $17.6 billion, and total revenues rose 6.9% to $17.8 billion. Target said its traffic
TYLER, Texas – Three Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) pharmacy professionals were recently recognized at the state level. Ben Orlando, pharmacy manager at a Brookshire’s store in Monroe, Louisiana, received awards from the Louisiana Pharmacists Association (LPA). Charlotte Weller and Ben Sims, who serve in BGC’s corporate pharmacy operations in Tyler, Texas, were honored by the
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Hallmark launched “Put It Into Words,” a nationwide effort to put more caring into the world with cards, on Monday, July 30 with an inspiring evening hosted by Gabrielle Union at Lombardi House in Los Angeles. The event debuted Union’s episode of Hallmark’s “Put It Into Words” docu-series, in which she pays tribute to the love
IRVINE, Calif. — PrescribeWellness announced that the partnership between PrescribeWellness and Thrifty White will now be offered to Thrifty White’s independently owned pharmacy partners through Thrifty White’s Affiliated Pharmacy Program. The partnership will further enable independent pharmacy owners across the United States to provide clinically focused services, enhance the patient experience, improve pharmacy workflow, offer comprehensive
SAN FRANCISCO — Instacart announced that it will partner with Hy-Vee, Inc. to expand its delivery footprint and provide new and convenient shopping options to Hy-Vee customers in more than two dozen markets, with more markets launching in the near future. Instacart will complement Hy-Vee Aisles Online – Hy-Vee’s own online shopping experience – to offer
AUSTIN, Texas — Epicor Software Corp., a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, announced today SaluMed Pharmacy is leveraging the Epicor Eagle N Series retail pharmacy management solution to focus on multi-store integration, customer centricity, reducing pricing and inventory errors, and improving business reporting. Founded in 1989, SaluMed Pharmacy operates two locations
SAN FRANCISCO – McKesson Ventures, the venture capital arm of McKesson Corporation, announced that it has donated $10,000 to Meals on Wheels America on behalf of its former portfolio company Landmark Health, a leading provider of in-home, risk-based medical care. As part of its deep commitment to supporting the growth and mission of its portfolio companies, McKesson
DALLAS — For the nearly 65 million Americans experiencing bladder leakage, well-fitting undergarments are essential to living a comfortable life while remaining confidently protected from leaks. A new study from Depend brand shows comfort and confidence are essential to living a happy life, with nearly one in four Americans living with bladder leakage withdrawing from the
NEW YORK — Waterpik has unveiled the revolutionary Waterpik Sonic-Fusion, the world’s first and only flossing toothbrush at a press event at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. Designed for self-professed “flossing failures” who value gum health but can’t commit to the extra step, Sonic-Fusion offers an effective, one-step oral care regimen for a