PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Global health and hygiene company RB, makers of the Lysol brand of disinfectant products, has launched a new public health information campaign assessing and evaluating claims related to COVID-19. The campaign is focused on correcting misinformation, challenging misperceptions and debunking common myths. The new website — www.covid-19facts.com — has been developed as an educational
INDIANAPOLIS — This past weekend the Global Market Development Center | Retail Tomorrow (GMDC) held its inaugural Selfcare Summit 2019 conference, a three-day business development and educational event focused on the “consumerization” of health care and its impact on the future of retail here. The summit replaced GMDC’s annual Health Beauty Wellness (HBW) Conference to
DEERFIELD, Ill. — With an ongoing commitment to help its customers and patients better manage their chronic conditions, Walgreens announced on Monday that the millions of adults experiencing sleep issues can now access new sleep solutions through its Walgreens Find Care platform. With the addition of the clinically validated Philips SmartSleep Analyzer, one of several
PALM BEACH, Fla. – During the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting, NACDS named new officers, one new executive committee member and seven newly elected board of directors members for the coming year. Additionally, the Association re-elected seven board of directors members whose terms were expiring. Chris Lane, executive vice president of
KANSAS CITY, Mo. and WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health officially announced the opening of a new retail distribution center in Kansas City, Mo, located at 10711 North Congress Avenue in the Skyport Industrial Park. When fully operational, the new distribution center will add more than 360 new jobs to the Kansas City area, as well as an additional 70 to 100
MEMPHIS — During its earnings call Friday, Fred’s Inc. announced it is evaluating options for its retail pharmacy portfolio and “actively pursuing a sale” of its specialty pharmacy business, as the company reported financial results for the 2017 fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 3. The company’s financial results were originally slated to be
LAS VEGAS —IRI’s 2018 Growth Summit kicked off yesterday at the Wynn Las Vegas with a record-breaking attendance of approximately 1,500 participants. The Chicago-based market research firm’s 15th annual IRI Growth Summit, running from April 16-18 features visionaries and leaders from the world’s top consumer packaged goods manufacturers, retailers and media agencies.With an ever-changing marketplace,
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp. on Thursday reported net income of $767.1 million, or 73 cents per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended March 3. The company showed a net loss from continuing operations of $483.7 million, or 46 cents per diluted share, for the quarter. Adjusted net loss from continuing operations