News Collection

1. Celebrity fragrances burgeoning Celebrity fragrances will continue to prolifera...
2. Med. Shoppe begins year with vitality ST. LOUIS -- Medicine Shoppe Internationa...
3. Agenda set for NACDS distribution conference TAMPA, Fla.--The agenda is set and...
4. Gum market expects another robust year CDR Roundup--Buoyed by the rising tide o...
5. Card firms employ competitive pricing to woo the retailers NEW YORK--Price comp...
6. Peoples to sell remaining Bud's ALEXANDRIA, Va.--Peoples Drug Stores, having so...
7. Sets sights on retailing Beauty Brands eyes expansion SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Be...
8. CTFA 96th annual meeting to draw 1,000 executives BOCA RATON, Fla.--Some 1,000 ...
9. Thrifty income up 3% on a 29% sales gain LOS ANGELES--Its profit margins batter...
10. HSI names Cunningham Hook division president INDIANAPOLIS--Thomas Cunningham ha...
11. Candy sales remain healthy for chains CDR Roundup--When America's long-lasting ...
12. NACDS bears the impression of Ziegler's personality Two years have passed since...
13. Heart, cancer drugs lead FDA approvals WASHINGTON--Medicines aimed at cardiovas...
14. Plenitude impresses dermatologists SAN FRANCISCO--Plenitude, the new line of sk...
15. Category performance moderate Fragrances performed adequately but unevenly and th...
16. Hannaford earnings jump 31% Wellby sales ahead 18% SCARBOROUGH. Maine-...
17. Phar-Mor plans over 70 outlets YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio--Armed with new financing, Phar...
18. Ordering early is key to toy sales NEW YORK--There are a lot of children around...
19. Kroger is issuing senior notes CINCINNATI -- Kroger Co., looking to repay its s...
20. Small chain conference eyes big issues SAN ANTONIO--The shrinking labor pool an...
21. Warehouse withdrawals of fragrances impressive TOTOWA, N.J.--Judging by warehou...
22. Photography arena out-paces the overall mix at drug stores CDR Roundup--Drug st...
23. Hannaford links up its pharmacies SCARBOROUGH, Me.--Hannaford Bros. has install...
24. George starts chain, takes American Drug execs OAK BROOK, Ill.--Former Osco Dru...
25. Factory dollars edge up in multivitamins TOTOWA. N.J.--Although unit withdrawal...
26. Winn-Dixie earnings ahead 21% Sales advance nearly 7% JACKSONVILLE, Fl...
27. CVS fails in attempt to end the N.J. drug discount ban WOONSOCKET, R.I.--CVS ha...
28. Shulton prepares launch of Santa Fe for women CLIFTON, N.J.--Shulton Inc., foll...
29. Start-up, operating costs high Mini-labs need careful planning INDIAN WELLS...
30. Pay Less promotes McKee, creates two DM positions WILSONVILLE, Ore.--Pay Less D...
31. Reading glasses have big year CDR Roundup--Nineteen eighty-nine proved to be a ...
32. GNC becomes force at chain drug stores PITTSBURGH--Natural vitamin supplier Gen...
33. Net income, sales climb at Walgreens DEERFIELD, Ill.--Double-digit growth in sa...
34. Pay Less to continue push into California IRVINE, Calif.--Pay Less Drug Stores ...
35. Pure Skin Care line is introduced by Revlon NEW YORK--Revlon Inc., responding t...
36. Eckerd to install 23 more one-hour labs About one-quarter of the drug chain'...
37. Thrifty's Eils assumes CEO role LOS ANGELES--In a move that officially ends cha...
38. B-T-S show attendance hits 11,000 NEW YORK--With 11,000 registered buyers expec...
39. Stagnant results are foreseen in vitamins CDR Roundup--With no major entries lo...
40. Drug Emporium hit by short-term slump COLUMBUS, Ohio--Showing the effects of a ...
41. Longs plan includes 14 new stores WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--Longs Drug Stores will ...
42. Unveils new compacts Revlon revamps face makeup NEW YORK--The new decade is...
43. Chains expected to gain share in photography market CDR Roundup--Drug chains, c...
44. McKesson eyes Europe as possible growth area NEW YORK--McKesson Corp., having v...
45. New styles proliferate Intros feature hot color themes NEW YORK--Hot colors...
46. Card manufacturers gear up CDR Roundup--With the spring and summer selling seas...
47. Bergen Brunswig posts record sales, net ORANGE, Calif.--While operating profits...
48. Revco will sell 712 outlets in 17 states TWINSBURG, Ohio--Revco D.S., with the ...
49. Holiday results mixed at chains CDR Roundup--If there is any consensus regardin...
50. Coutu net ahead 58% in period LONGUEUIL, Quebec--Jean Coutu Group, benefitting ...
51. Small chain leadership NACDS calls for united front SAN ANTONIO--National A...
52. Phar-Mor, London Drugs target computer supplies `Store within a store' appro...
53. Alternative card lines are driving industry CDR Roundup--Alternative cards, the...
54. Wisconsin Walgreens units are beginning to take off DEERFIELD, Ill.--Walgreen C...
55. McKesson buys Medis for $95 mil. SAN FRANCISCO--McKesson Corp., having seemingl...
56. Tinkerbell collection thrives NORTHVALE, N.J.--While products aimed at teens ha...
57. Heller serves NACDS with dedication, enthusiasm This is the golden age for the ...
58. Chain drug sales up 11% in January CDR Roundup--Assisted greatly by an extended...
59. Whitman's launches products, displays PHILADELPHIA--Whitman's Chocolates is rea...
60. Popularity of gift bags on the rise CDR Roundup--Responding to a society on the...
61. SDM hosts first-ever CACDS meeting WILLOWDALE, Ontario--The first-ever meeting ...
62. Drug Firms Look Good Long Term NEW YORK--The health care sector continues to be...
63. Giant will continue nutrition program Together, the NCI, Giant are helping s...
64. Niche products prosperous Foot care market is fragmenting CDR Roundup--Foot...
65. Sperber is Schein chairman Bergman assumes the helm of two corporate subsidi...
66. Chains form Connecticut trade group PLAINVILLE, Conn.--A group of 10 drug chain...
67. Chains need improvement in strategy CDR Roundup - Battery manufacturers have be...
68. Antiplaque rinse sales are good CDR Roundup-Chain drug retailers and mouthwash ...
69. Health screening project initiated by Vons outlets EL MONTE, Calif. - Some 300 ...
70. Rosenthal is named Retailer of the Year WOONSOCKET, R.I. - Harvey Rosenthal, pr...
71. ACPE `Declaration' Results in Backlash Retail pharmacists and others associated...
72. Stratmar bringing its promotion to Eckerd This in-store testing marks Stratm...
73. Gillette to buy stake in Wilkinson Sword BOSTON--Gillette Co. was busy right up...
74. Canning's departure marks end of prosperous era At the end of this month, Fred ...
75. Phar-Mor plans to debut 80 home office sections YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio--Deep-discount...
76. Demand increases for batteries CDR Roundup - Fueled by the ever-growing array o...
77. Categories turn in mixed results CDR Roundup - If 1989 didn't measure up to the...
78. GPIA opposed to registration fee NEW YORK - The Generic Pharmaceutical Industry...
79. Computer Tells Patients When to Refill Prescriptions TWINSBURG, Ohio--A new pha...
80. Thrift unit tests food department PITTSBURGH--Thrift Drug is experimenting with...
81. Screens and blocks top sun care CDR Roundup--Sunscreens and sunblocks, continui...
82. Drug chains do well in the stock market NEW YORK--Now that the final results ha...
83. Program at Reliable on target INDIANAPOLIS--Reliable Drug Stores, one of the newe...
84. Introductions heat up rechargeable battery area CDR Roundup - Gates Energy Prod...
85. Drug chains, combos boost their shares CDR Special Report - Once again, in 1989...
86. Grass case: Ohio judge denies bid CLEVELAND - A Cuyahoga Country judge has deni...
87. Bar Codes Gain Rx Industry Favor WASHINGTON--As pharmaceutical manufacturers be...
88. Convenience food problematic CDR Roundup--Convenience food remains a problemati...
89. Hair care items are hot commodities for supers NEW YORK--Hair care items were h...
90. Same stores hike Revco results TWINSBURG, Ohio--Revco D.S., riding the wave of ...
91. December chain sales climb 10.6% CDR Roundup--With the Christmas selling season...
92. Audiotape sales remain strong as consumers trade up CDR Roundup - Blank audiota...
93. Studies shed light on Rx price inequity One of the great inequities faced by th...
94. Off-price stores are adding pharmacies SOMERVILLE, N.J. - Community Distributor...
95. Lawmakers Pursuing Cost Containment The United States Bipartisan Commission on ...
96. Represents a slowdown Soda volume climbs about 2% CDR Roundup--Following su...
97. Skin products post solid gains All current indications point to a growth tre...
98. Big B loss attributable to Reed buy BESSEMER, Ala.--Big B, still paying the abs...
99. Harco deep-discount unit opens in its home market TUSCALOOSA, Ala.--Harco Drugs...
100. Videotapes, chains are good match CDR Roundup - With low prices and a broad ran...
101. Tax adjustment hikes Fay's income by 19% LIVERPOOL N.Y. - With growth in pretax...
102. NACDS urges five-year pharmacy degree NEW YORK - The National Association of Ch...
103. Rapid Growth at Pamida Is a Sign of Commitment OMAHA--Pamida, demonstrating a s...
104. Beer arena finishes decade on decline CDR Roundup--The beer market, relatively ...
105. Drug chains raise their share in a sluggish market Drug stores and combos got the...
106. Rite Aid net income jumps 36.4% in qtr. SHIREMANSTOWN, Pa.--Rite Aid Corp. post...
107. PCS buy-back looms; future not sure SAN FRANCISCO--With McKesson Corp. proposin...
108. Manufacturers identify niches Bank videotape market CDR Roundup - In light of t...
109. Longs posts strong gains for quarter WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - Longs Drug Stores, ...
110. Long RIS program is in offing WALNUT CREEK, Calif - Longs Drug Stores, as part ...
111. Generic Rx Probe Will Continue FDA Investigation Has Found The Majority of G...
112. Service is a vital factor in costume jewelry marketing CDR Roundup--Chain drug ...
113. New labor contract cuts net income at Giant Food LANDOVER, Md.--Pressured by hi...
114. Perry back to the black after two years of red ink PONTIAC, Mich.--Although sal...
115. AADS picks Atlanta for show NEW YORK--Atlanta will be the host city for Affilia...
116. Hit films, low prices are bolstering sales CDR Roundup - Highlighted by a numbe...
117. Growth takes toll on Genovese income MELVILLE, N.Y. - Still paying the price of...
118. An NACDS study confirms 3rd-party pricing inequity NEW YORK -- What drug chains...
119. Chains Offer Programs on AIDS WASHINGTON--At a time when the Centers for Diseas...
120. To liven sluggish market Koch and AAI plan jewelry intros CDR Roundup--When...
121. Plan various mass market launches Unilever, P&G to slug it out in women's fra...
122. Credit card firms pursue drug stores NEW YORK--American Express Co. continues t...
123. Walgreens holds annual meeting CHICAGO--Walgreen Co. shareholders held a retire...
124. Drug chains continue to expand video sections CDR Roundup - Amid Rite Aid's dep...
125. Arbor is recording gains in its sales and earnings TROY, Mich. - Arbor Drugs be...
126. Pennsylvania unit brings Sears back to Rx arena GREENSBURGH, Pa. - Sears, Roebu...
127. New Year, Old Woes The new decade brings the old problems where pharmacy is con...
128. Competition heats up in hair accessories market CDR Roundup--There is renewed o...
129. Health Mart prepares to lift customer base DALLAS--FoxMeyer Drug Co.'s Health M...
130. Extension is approved for Revco credit facility TWINSBURG, Ohio--While the bank...
131. Freeman thrives as entrepreneur LOS ANGELES - Just when we begin to believe tha...
132. Cholesterol testing under fire WASHINGTON - Recent hearings held here raised a ...
133. Profits at Albertson's advance by 21.5% BOISE, Idaho - With recently opened dis...
134. Christmas results are acceptable CDR Roundup - Christmas 1989 was not one of th...
135. Health Expenditures to Rise NACDS Sees Steady Drug Costs In 1990s drug o...
136. Walgreens continues to be rated as an industry leader CHICAGO--For Walgreen Co....
137. Storage and transport containers for cosmetics continue to thrive CDR Roundup--Ch...
138. Rumors of divestiture swirling around dot LENEXA, Kan.--Rumors surrounding Wal-...
139. Pay Less addressing drug abuse WILSONVILLE, Ore.--Reducing drug and alcohol abu...
140. Flashlights make steady sales gains CDR Roundup - The flashlight category conti...
141. Intros to spur meal replacement sales CDR Roundup - Competition in the meal rep...
142. Vendors confident of Matteucci NEW YORK--The general feeling among vendors and ...
143. Bartell is testing waters for video rental sections SEATTLE--Currently testing ...
144. L-tryptophan taken off racks WASHINGTON--All chain drug stores have been asked ...
145. Organization offers members programs, services NEW YORK--Affiliated/Associated ...
146. Eckerd, Blue Cross settle their dispute AUSTIN--Eckerd Drug of Texas Inc. will ...
147. AADS must take certain steps to assure viability NEW YORK--Critics and observer...
148. The role of president challenges Matteucci NEW YORK--Why did he do it? Wh...
149. Repealed in entirety Catastrophic coverage law dies WASHINGTON--The highly ...
150. Beato sees herself as a detective NEW YORK--As Affiliated/Associated Drug Store...
151. AADS reemerges as viable and well-directed entity NEW YORK--Suddenly, almost mi...
152. Young tells Congress generics are safe WASHINGTON--In one of his last official ...
153. Resnick calls timing important NEW YORK--Timing can be an important factor in a...
154. Chain stocks rebound during year-end rally NEW YORK--Chain drug stocks rebounde...
155. New format is unveiled at Thrift PITTSBURGH--Shoppers at five newly designed Th...
156. Bindell searches for deals in soft goods NEW YORK--At any given moment one is l...
157. Drug chains transferring power to new generation In the past two months, two dr...
158. Thanksgiving gives boost to November chain sales CDR Roundup--With Thanksgiving...
159. Options are key concern to Vanecek NEW YORK--For Don Vanecek, his job as Affili...
160. Chain vendors turn in solid results in period CDR Roundup--Major manufacturers ...
161. Ohio v. Rite Aid Tapes submitted in Grass case CLEVELAND--In the latest cha...
162. Schwalb stresses flexibility NEW YORK--Asserting her strong belief in the servi...
163. Thrifty income off despite sales gain LOS ANGELES--A sharp drop in gross margin...
164. Acadia is solidifying its Revco buy-out bid TWINSBURG, Ohio--Acadia Partners L....
165. Swerdin offers help to buyers NEW YORK--Increasingly diffuse responsibilities o...
166. CVS appoints Ryan to head operations WOONSOCKET, R.I.--CVS has named Thomas Rya...
167. Dart Drug selling off 7 leases LANDOVER, Md.--In its latest effort to emerge fr...
168. Lodging is arranged by Fitzell NEW YORK--Perhaps the most visible change at Aff...
169. Arbor links computers for Rx patient profiles TROY, Mich.--Arbor Drugs has expa...
170. Matteucci guiding Affiliated/Associated NEW YORK--The board of directors of Aff...
171. McKesson completes executive search SAN FRANCISCO - The search for executive le...
172. O-T-C arena stays hot in drug chains CDR Roundup - After registering an 11.5% s...
173. Smith's Food & Drug net soars SALT LAKE CITY - The confluence of a number o...
174. Treece will lead Super D Drugs MEMPHIS - Super D Drugs Inc. has hired a career ...
175. Maybelline attempts to regain No. 1 stance MEMPHIS--Following a middecade slump...
176. Deep-discount drug stores make inroads into H&BAs NEW YORK--Deep-discount d...
177. Reliable moves ahead with plans INDIANAPOLIS - Paying a reasonable price for Pe...
178. Skin care category scores gains CDR Roundup - The skin care category continued ...
179. POPAI meeting touts store promotions NEW YORK - A retailer's shelf space has be...
180. Hook buys Chicago drug chain CHICAGO HEIGHTS, III. - The Hook Drug division of ...
181. Buyers' approval of Revlon soars NEW YORK--Things are looking up for Revlon's f...
182. Phar-Mor is sponsoring golf events YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio--Phar-Mor will sponsor two ...
183. Gillette projects profit increases with Sensor razor Gillette Co.'s new Sensor ...
184. Sun exposure hazard lifts sunscreen sales CDR Roundup - With serious concerns o...
185. K&B to put new system in by 1990 NEW ORLEANS - K&B will begin installat...
186. Revco receives $925 million bid from Bass Group TWINSBURG, Ohio - Revco D.S., a...
187. Renewed emphasis revives department CDR Roundup--After suffering through a beni...
188. Value-Rite is airing cable TV ads SAN FRANCISCO--If chain drug retailers had an...
189. Private label manufacturers seek to serve chains CDR Roundup - At a time when p...
190. Health and beauty tie boosts growth in five areas CDR Roundup - The common thre...
191. Walgreens names Anglade as regional vice president DEERFIELD, Ill. - Walgreen C...
192. Unilever moves at a fast pace Unilever Inc.'s digestion of its Faberge, Elizabe...
193. Devises special planogram Back to basics is Almay theme NEW YORK--Almay Inc...
194. High Court will hear American-Lucky case WASHINGTON--After seeking to delay the...
195. Jack Eckerd acquires 10 SupeRx units from Hook CLEARWATER, Fla.--Solidifying it...
196. Chains focus on private label CDR Roundup - Chain drug store retailers, as evid...
197. Opportunity for success at Affiliated/Associated Don't write off Affiliated/Ass...
198. Giant Food unveils plans to launch 18 combos WASHINGTON - There's bad news for ...
199. New products key Ethnic category outlook strong CDR Roundup--The outlook fo...