BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart is merging its U.S. store and digital supply chain teams in what the company calls a next step in its efforts to create a seamless omnichannel shopping experience for its customers. Greg Smith, executive vice president, supply chain at Walmart U.S., will lead the combined team, and will report jointly to
TORONTO — From Tuesday, July 30 to Friday, August 2, award-winning personal care brand, SheaMoisture, will hold a pop-up activation celebrating beauty and culture, inspiring guests to “Be Your Beautiful!” Located in Downtown Toronto at 128 Peter Street and leading up to North America’s largest Caribbean cultural festival, Toronto Caribbean Carnival, the SheaMoisture Pop-up will
WOONSOCKET, R.I.— CVS Pharmacy has named Kevin Murphy, Jr., senior vice president, payer relations and managed care. In this role, Murphy will oversee negotiation for all retail reimbursement contracts with third-party payors and develop new methods of contracting with PBMs and Health Plans. Murphy first joined CVS Health in 2011, where he has been in
PRINCETON, N.J. — Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has introduced an over-the-counter store-brand equivalent of Chattem’s Allegra-D (fexofenadine 60 mg and pseudoephedrine 120 mg) extended-release tablets. This is an O-T-C store-brand equivalent of Allegra-D 12 HR Allergy and Congestion Extended-Release Tablets, in the United States market, as approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA). “We
WASHINGTON — Ten NACDS board of directors members met with key members of Congress in Washington, D.C. this week. The meetings focused on conveying the urgent need for direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fee relief. The timing was ideal, given that decisions are being made now about drug-pricing legislation.
SAN LEANDRO, Calif. — iHEAR Medical announced Friday a nationwide expansion into 2,500 drugstore locations, following a successful 500-store test run. In addition, iHEAR plans to launch in additional drugstores across the United States by year end. “The drugstore channel is poised to expand rapidly in response to the imminent changes in hearing aid regulations,
ISELIN, N.J. — SKYN has launched a new campaign that pays homage to the 50th anniversary of the moon landing and encourages consumers to explore their intimacy. In tandem with the campaign launch and to aid in that exploration the brand also announces three upcoming intimate accessories; SKYN Vibes, SKYN Shiver and SKYN Thrill. In
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — As part of an ongoing commitment to building healthier communities, CVS Health and its Foundation Thursday announced $2.9 million in grants to the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) and their members. The new funding will support approximately 130 Free & Charitable Clinics in their efforts to help patients manage
KANSAS CITY — Smith Holland has been named president of Hallmark’s Greetings business. The former president and chief executive officer of Crayola, part of Hallmark’s portfolio of businesses that manufactures and sells Crayola brand products worldwide, will begin his new role on Sept. 3. “Smith is a proven leader with an unquestioned commitment to fostering
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Postal Service reports that there were 52 million more greeting cards sent last year than the previous year (source: 2018 Household Diary Study). With the appetite for greeting cards in the United States growing, how can publishers make sure that their lines get noticed? How can they find the best partners to
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens for the third consecutive year has been recognized with the top-score of 100% on the 2019 Disability Equality Index (DEI), a national benchmarking tool on corporate policies and practices related to disability inclusion and workplace equality. The DEI is a joint initiative by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD),
BOULDER, Colo.— Charlotte’s Web has entered into a research initiative with Rodale Institute and Natural Care to pioneer regenerative organic hemp farming. The research will be conducted at Pocono Organics, a start-up regenerative organic farm in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. In alignment with its corporate social responsibility values, Charlotte’s Web has been active in responsible farming practices since
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Abacus Health Products announced new retail purchase orders for its line of CBDMEDIC products, which are sold to consumers via retail chains and the company’s e-commerce platform. Abacus said the company has received purchase orders from CVS to carry two of its new CBDMEDIC dermatology products for Eczema and Itch & Rash
CHICAGO — New World Natural Brands chairman Ed Ryan announced the appointment of Shannon Curtin as the chief executive officer effective July 17, 2019. “Shannon’s vast beauty experience which combines both retail and consumer goods makes her especially well positioned to deliver our growth objectives. Shannon’s collaborative leadership style, industry expertise and personal passion for