March 13, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
Claire's announces national launch at Walgreens
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Supplier News
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill. — Claire’s announced a collaboration with Walgreens to bring the brand’s assortment of fashion accessories and products to more than 4,400 Walgreens locations nationwide by the end of this month. Through this launch, Claire’s best-selling jewelry, hair accessories and cosmetics, as well as seasonal pieces, will now be accessible to even more
March 13, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Supplier News
NEW YORK — Boka, the mindful oral care brand on a mission to create products with proven ingredients and feel-good formulas, announced nationwide expansion into CVS Pharmacy. The premier pharmacy retailer will be selling Boka’s two best-selling products, Ela Mint Toothpaste and Refresh Mint Whitening Toothpaste, at 6,700 CVS Pharmacy stores nationwide and on cvs.com. “Launching into nearly 7,000 CVS Pharmacy
March 13, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
Carter speaking at NCPA 2024 Congressional Pharmacy Fly-In
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association announced that Rep. Buddy Carter (R, Ga.) will be giving remarks at its upcoming Congressional Pharmacy Fly-In. The fly-in will be taking place April 17-18, 2024, in Alexandria, Va., and Washington, D.C. He will be speaking on April 17 at 8:30 a.m. ET, at the Hilton Alexandria
March 13, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
Cantu Beauty partners with Skai Jackson, launching new era of product innovations and sustainability
Supplier News
STAMFORD, Conn. – Cantu Beauty, an industry leader in textured hair care, is thrilled to announce its latest brand ambassador, Skai Jackson, an actress and bestselling author, renowned for her authenticity and commitment to empowering young women. Jackson will be the face of the brand, promoting its groundbreaking reformulated classics now made with fair-trade organic
March 13, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
Lilly teams with Amazon to deliver Zepbound and other drugs
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
INDIANAPOLIS — Eli Lilly announced Wednesday a new partnership with Amazon for home delivery of certain prescription drugs, such as its popular weight loss therapy Zepbound, for patients using its direct-to-consumer service, LillyDirect. In January, the Indiana-based Lilly rolled out LillyDirect, in partnership with pharmacy providers such as Truepill, to deliver prescribed Lilly medicines, including its
March 12, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
Nature's Truth hits Number 1 with Independent Rx for third year in a row
Supplier News
BOHEMIA, N.Y. – Piping Rock Health Product announced that its brand, Nature’s Truth, is the number one vitamin brand in Independent Pharmacy for the third year in a row, according to HRG’s (Hamacher Resource Group, Inc.) proprietary PAC data, 52 weeks ending 12/31/2023. Nature’s Truth is currently more than three times the size of the
March 12, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
Essentia launches Hydroboost, the brand’s first flavored + functional water
Supplier News
ARLINGTON, Va. — Essentia Water, the pioneer of ionized alkaline water in the U.S., is taking hydration to the next level with all-new Essentia Hydroboost, the brand’s first-ever flavored and functional water innovation designed to keep fans hydrated while pursuing their goals. Consumers are thirsty for water that is both flavorful and functional, as supported by the viral #WaterTok trend
March 12, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
PQA to sell all shares in PQS to Innovaccer
Pharmacy
ALEXANDRIA, Va— The PQA board of directors has voted to sell all of PQA’s shares in Pharmacy Quality Solutions (PQS) to Innovaccer, and the transaction has been completed. This is an exciting opportunity for all organizations involved. “PQA is the national quality organization dedicated to improving medication safety, adherence, appropriate use and medication management services.
March 12, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
KNAPP launches shuttle for freezer applications
Pharmacy, Supplier News, Technology
ATLANTA — KNAPP, a global leader of intelligent intralogistics solutions, today announced that they will commence sale and implementation of their industry leading OSR shuttle technology for cold chain applications and projects. Regarded as one of the most demanding application categories for any type of automated storage & retrieval application, KNAPP announced that it has
March 12, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
Rite Aid becomes Copia’s first retail pharmacy partner to reduce food waste
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
PHILADELPHIA — Rite Aid today announced its partnership with food surplus tracking and donation platform Copia, as it furthers its efforts to reduce waste and make a meaningful impact in the California communities it serves. As the first retail pharmacy chain to partner with Copia, Rite Aid will donate food items leveraging Copia’s seamless surplus
March 12, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
Cencora announces leadership succession plan
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Supplier News
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Cencora announced that Steven Collis will retire as president and chief executive officer of the company and transition to the role of executive chair of the Cencora board of directors, effective October 1, 2024. Robert Mauch, current chief operating officer of Cencora, will succeed Collis as president and CEO, and will also
March 12, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
Pharmacy advocates from all 50 states assemble for 2024 NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol HillPharmacy advocates from all 50 states assemble for 2024 NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
WASHINGTON – More than 300 pharmacists, other pharmacy representatives, student pharmacists and faculty, state association allies and others — representing all 50 states — will convene in Washington, D.C., March 13-14, for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill. The pharmacy advocates will urge Members of Congress to act
March 12, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor numbers show consumers still spending in February
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
WASHINGTON – Retail sales continued to grow in February, building off solid gains from January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. Click here to access February’s retail data.Total retail sales, excluding automobiles and gasoline, were up 1.06% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 6.3%
March 11, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
HDA presents 2024 Distribution Management Award to Apotex
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
PALM DESERT, Calif. — Today, the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) honored Apotex Corp. with the 2024 Distribution Management Award (DMA) for the company’s work to import cisplatin, an oncology product, during a severe market shortage. The award was presented during the 2024 Distribution Management Conference and Expo in Palm Desert, California. Each year, the DMA recognizes HDA member companies’