January 8, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
Cheez-It Extra Crunchy fuses together the 100% real cheese taste
Supplier News
CHICAGO — What’s that sound? It’s two new varieties from everyone’s favorite cheezy cracker brand – and it’s about to get loud, literally. In an #ASMR-obsessed world, Cheez-It® is baking up something extra special for crispy crunchy cravers. Enter Cheez-It Extra Crunchy, the brand’s crunchiest crackers, for a uniquely multi-sensorial and deliciously cheesy crunch that will leave flavor chasers’ tastebuds tingling. While fans
January 8, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
NACDS urges Congress: “Get it done”, On PBM reform
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Videos
ARLINGTON, Va. – A new television ad from NACDS urges Congress to enact bipartisan pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reforms that it has advanced in this legislative session. NACDS is warning against squandering the chance to protect Americans’ access to the pharmacies and pharmacists they trust and rely upon. In “Get It Done,” NACDS president and
January 8, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
Brad Cochran, Claire Biermass, Jeff Leger, Jennifer Zilka, Prem Shah, Retail Forecast 2024, Scott Miller, Todd Gustin, Tracey Brown
Business, January 8, 2024, Leading Headlines, Retail News
Leading chain drug and distribution executives provide their outlook for the coming year on the following pages, spelling out the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for their companies and the industry. Prem Shah Executive Vice President, Chief Pharmacy Officer and President, Pharmacy and Consumer Wellness, CVS Health The need for accessible and affordable care
January 8, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
Smith Holland to retire from Hallmark after 30 years
Supplier News
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Hallmark announced today that Smith Holland, president – Hallmark Global, will retire this quarter following 30 years of dedicated service to the company. “I have an immense amount of admiration and appreciation for Smith and all he’s contributed to our businesses and brands,” said Mike Perry, Hallmark president and CEO. “Throughout
January 8, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
Dollar General names Deckard to expanded role
Leading Headlines, Retail News
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. executive vice president of store operations Steve Sunderland plans to leave the company effective January 19, the company said. Steve Deckard, the company’s current executive vice president for growth and emerging markets, will transition to an expanded role leading store operations across Dollar General retail locations, Mi Súper Dollar
January 5, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
WASHINGTON — Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) president and CEO Chip Davis released the following statement regarding the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to authorize the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration’s drug importation program under section 804 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. “HDA and its pharmaceutical distributor members support efforts to
January 5, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
Ethel M Chocolates celebrates Valentine's Day with new offerings
Supplier News
HENDERSON, Nev. — Ethel M Chocolates, proudly part of Mars, announced new Valentine’s Day offerings including gourmet limited-edition chocolates and seasonal favorites to delight chocolate lovers everywhere. The new products include a swoon-worthy Valentine’s Day Heart Collection and delicious Limited-Edition Tablet Bars, which offer a diverse range of flavor profiles to satisfy any sweet tooth. In
January 5, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
CVS Health announces leadership appointments
Business, Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health announced several leadership updates, effective immediately: • Senior vice president of Corporate Finance and interim CFO, Tom Cowhey, has been formally appointed the company’s next CFO. • CEO of Oak Street Health and interim lead of health care delivery, Mike Pykosz, has been formally appointed president of health care delivery. •
January 5, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
ExtraCare® is now one easy savings membership with two tiers
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Retail News
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy announced the evolution of its loyalty program to include two membership tiers: ExtraCare and ExtraCare Plus. ExtraCare: The popular, no-fee loyalty program through which members can save hundreds of dollars through sale prices, email, and text personalized Deals For You, 2% back in ExtraBucks Rewards and more, is now simpler
January 4, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
Supplier News, Technology
LAS VEGAS – Nomo International announces the first-of-its-kind smart technology for the millions of people providing personal care to family members, especially those facing health challenges will be on display at CES. Live on Walmart.com, Nomo Smart Care is designed for seniors who want to live at home while maintaining their independence, and for their
January 4, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
New Sanpellegrino Zero Grams Added Sugar Italian Sparkling Drinks
Supplier News
ARLINGTON, Va. — The La Dolce Vita lifestyle you’re craving is just one sip away. This new year, embrace what Italians affectionately call “the good life” with all-new Sanpellegrino Zero Grams Added Sugar Italian Sparkling Drinks. To celebrate the expansion of its delicious beverage collection, Sanpellegrino is giving fans zero excuses to live La Dolce Vita by offering the
January 4, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
CVS to drop Humira from certain formularies, will cover biosimilars instead
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Caremark, a CVS Health company, announced this week the continuation of its efforts to expand adoption of biosimilars. Effective April 1, 2024, Humira will be removed from our major national commercial template formularies and Humira biosimilars will be covered. Humira will continue to be an option for its customers with Choice
January 4, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
Vital Proteins to launch Refreshed “For Everybody With a Body” brand campaign
Supplier News
CHICAGO — Vital Proteins, the leading brand in collagen-based wellness products, has released a new iteration of its “For Everybody with a Body” campaign. The revitalized push, developed by the brand’s in-house creative agency, spotlights the efficacy of daily collagen use for adults of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities looking to get the most out
January 3, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
Dr. Reddy's announces the acquisition of MenoLabs
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Supplier News
PRINCETON, N.J. – Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced that it has acquired MenoLabs business, a leading women’s health and dietary supplement branded portfolio from Amyris, Inc. (“Amyris”) in Amyris’ Chapter 11 sales process. Dr. Reddy’s acquired the entire MenoLabs supplements portfolio which includes seven branded products designed to provide health support and address symptoms of perimenopause and