Stories Collection

1. CDR Newsbreaks CLEARWATER, Fla. - Eckerd Holdings II, a company formed by Merri...
2. Youthful populace spurs ethnic arena CDR Roundup - Continued ethnic H&BA ex...
3. SDM profits ahead 19% in first quarter WILLOWDALE, Ontario - Receiving an extra...
4. Harco buys Ala. stores from Eckerd NORTHPORT, Ala. - Harco Drug Inc. has made i...
5. Cosmetic Center to open three stores BELTSVILLE, Md. - Growth has always been a...
6. Save Mart to Lift Pharmacy Count MODESTO, Calif. - When Save Mart Supermarkets ...
7. Almay aims for multiple sales NEW YORK - In an increasingly competitive retail ...
8. Retailing in Tulsa Chain drug stores face a serious risk of losing their busine...
9. Core items lead O-T-C category CDR Roundup - An analysis of the O-T-C drug segm...
10. Walgreens income advances about 8% DEERFIELD, III. - Walgreen Co., battling gro...
11. Stuart Hall approach is unique KANSAS CITY - Every decade brings with it its su...
12. Instant film grows in popularity CDR Roundup - There have been long-running jok...
13. SGC finishes year on an up note WOODBRIDGE, N.J. - Supermarkets General Corp., ...
14. Peoples and SDM perform well MONTREAL - Shoppers Drug Mart and Peoples Drug Sto...
15. Study targets key categories CDR Special Report - This is the 1990 Five-Star Pr...
16. Goldsmith will end pursuit of B.A.T LONDON - Sir James Goldsmith, in a move tha...
17. Tobacco market is segmented into small niches CDR Roundup - Much has been made ...
18. NACDS meeting is unqualified success The NACDS Palm Beach Annual Meeting. It can...
19. Nichols conversion succeeds WATERTOWN, N.Y. - S.E. Nichols Inc.'s first convers...
20. Batteries ride atop consumer electronics wave CDR Roundup - Portable, personal ...
21. Smith's income sets record SALT LAKE CITY - Smith's Food & Drug Centers par...
22. Polls give a thumbs-up to drug outlets, Rxmen PALM BEACH, Fla. - Pharmacists co...
23. Candy dollar volume increases about 8% CDR Roundup - Chain drug customers certa...
24. Chain issues continue to rise during April NEW YORK - Chain drug stocks rose fo...
25. April sales rise 11.8% at chains CDR Roundup - Receiving the expected push from...
26. GM serves to attract customers CDR Roundup - At first glance, the performance o...
27. Perry agrees to divest its 14 A.L. Price units PONTIAC, Mich. - Intensifying it...
28. Epilady is the leader in personal products CDR Roundup - The big success story ...
29. American Stores is hindered by ruling WASHINGTON - The effort by American Store...
30. Chains maneuver to rebuild share in the toiletries arena CDR Roundup - Nowhere ...
31. Revco hammers out details of reorganization TWINSBURG, Ohio - In addition to be...
32. Formula, diapers lead the baby care category CDR Roundup - Ask any parents of y...
33. Sales rise in quarter at Kroger CINCINNATI - Kroger Co., benefiting from a sign...
34. Reliable to buy 221 Revco drug stores TWINSBURG, Ohio - In the first phase of i...
35. SupeRx puts focus on its core markets PHOENIX--SupeRx Corp. may have finalized ...
36. Decentralization key at Longs Drug Stores WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--In an industry ...
37. HSI plays both ends of acquisition game CINCINNATI--The naming of a new preside...
38. Benefits of technology are many CDR Roundup--Computers and related technology c...
39. Consolidation marks chain drug industry in 1989 CDR Roundup--From acquisitions ...
40. Sales climb about 10% for March CDR Roundup--March was not the best of months f...
41. Auto accessories results mixed for drug chains CDR Roundup--Auto accessories co...
42. American Drug sales ahead 10% for year SALT LAKE CITY--American Drug Stores Inc...
43. F&M targets Twin Cities marketplace MINNEAPOLIS--With F&M Distributors ...
44. Year was notable one for Wellby SCARBOROUGH, Me.--Hannaford Bros. named a woman...
45. Phar-Mor surpasses $1-billion plateau YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio--Fueled by a major priva...
46. Lucky merger is still pending SALT LAKE CITY--Almost two years after it acquire...
47. Leading discounters expanding pharmacy CDR Roundup--After a relatively quiet sp...
48. Many trends are favorable Chains weather slow economy NEW YORK--Chain drug ...
49. Chains lift TV ad budgets NEW YORK--The leading drug chains in terms of adverti...
50. Pet supplies market to grow 14% a year CDR Roundup--The rising cat population, ...
51. Fay's posts slim gain in earnings LIVERPOOL, N.Y.--With higher than anticipated...
52. F&M unveils major expansion program WARREN, Mich.--F&M Distributors Inc...
53. Transition nearly done at Reliable INDIANAPOLIS--The birth of the chain drug in...
54. F&M puts operation in high gear WARREN, Mich.--Although the nation's oldest...
55. Thrifty is integrating operations LOS ANGELES--With parent company Pacific Ente...
56. Pharmacy remains the core of chain drug operations Pharmacists are now playi...
57. Basics shore up chain performance in '89 Merchandisers fine-tune product mixes, u...
58. NACDS sponsoring star-studded event PALM BEACH, Fla.--New information for the i...
59. Sales growth moderate Pet food competition explodes CDR Roundup--A recent s...
60. Albertson's reports another record-breaking year BOISE, Idaho--Solid sales grow...
61. Rx Place, Express formats Woolworth increases store count NEW YORK--Woolwor...
62. Snyder upgrades its operation MINNETONKA, Minn.--Snyder Drug Stores is looking ...
63. Drug Emporium still on fast-growth track WORTHINGTON, Ohio--There was a changin...
64. CVS posts impressive results WOONSOCKET, R.I.--An aggressive store-opening agen...
65. Top deep discounters widen store count gap CDR Roundup--Polarization was once a...
66. Max Factor seminar in Los Angeles is big success Max Factor's second chain drug...
67. ShopKo cuts expansion, but is committed to Rx GREEN BAY, Wis.--Although it plan...
68. Men's fragrances posting gains CDR Roundup--Backed by introductions in 1989 and...
69. New stores pare Genovese net MELVILLE, N.Y.--Losses from recently opened stores...
70. Wellby is taking steps to develop 5-year plan SCARBOROUGH, Me.--Wellby Super Dr...
71. Harco continues diversification NORTHPORT, Ala.--In addition to strengthening i...
72. Fay's plans to expand Wheels, Paper Cutter LIVERPOOL, N.Y.--What's in a name? F...
73. Acquisitions bolster Eckerd market share CLEARWATER, Fla.--Based on its results...
74. Going back to the basics Chains focus on consolidation CDR Roundup--Looking...
75. Rite Aid posts 7% increase in net income for year SHIREMANSTOWN, Pa.--With a ga...
76. Spring show is smash hit for AADS CHICAGO--By all accounts, the Affiliated/Asso...
77. American Express is gaining chain clients CDR Roundup--The American Express car...
78. Thrift makes changes in its executive ranks PITTSBURGH -- Thrift Drug has made ...
79. CVS passes 800-store milestone HARRISON, N.Y.--CVS, having surpassed the 800-st...
80. Offer wide range of tanning shades Sun care firms unveil broad spectrum of produc...
81. Another record set by Medicine Shoppe ST. LOUIS--Medicine Shoppe International ...
82. Perry posts outstanding results PONTIAC, Mich.--With the Store of the 1990s bec...
83. American Drug effort is producing results OAK BROOK, Ill.--For those in the cha...
84. Combination stores continue to rack up healthy sales gains CDR Roundup--Combina...
85. End string of declines Chain stocks rebound for March NEW YORK--Chain drug ...
86. Begley will soon head up new drug chain KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--Industry veteran Bob ...
87. Pay phones, fax machines pose opportunity Chains are considering new options ...
88. K&B targets Montgomery for growth NEW ORLEANS--K&B Inc. is targeting Mo...
89. SGC faces several challenges WOODBRIDGE, N.J.--This past year has not been an e...
90. Fantle's ends year in Chapter 11 LANDOVER, Md.--A year that started with renewe...
91. Thrift strengthening hold on core markets PITTSBURGH--While Thrift Drug continu...
92. Consolidation is under way at Revco TWINSBURG, Ohio--Revco D.S. set the stage f...
93. Competition increasing Regional chains post mixed year CDR Roundup--It was ...
94. Fantle's shuts all of its Total Plus outlets LANDOVER, Md.--Fantle's Drug Store...
95. Could reach $60 million O&M signs a contract to supply UCLA RICHMOND--O...
96. Merger makes Ranir No. 2 GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--The recent merger between Ranir C...
97. New Jersey merchants are fighting an O-T-C sales tax TRENTON, N.J.--Merchants i...
98. Kroger fends off takeover bids CINCINNATI--That Kroger Co. was able to take on ...
99. Store growth bolsters Rx business at Arbor TROY, Mich.--It was business as usua...
100. Pay Less increases base in California WILSONVILLE, Ore.--For Pay Less NW it wil...
101. Divests satellite operations Rite Aid is at forefront of trends SHIREMANSTO...
102. Industry sees several mergers, acquisitions CDR Roundup--A number of significan...
103. SuperRx is moving out of Alabama PHOENIX--SuperRx of Arizona, Georgia and Alaba...
104. Losses are reduced Moore Medical finances on upswing NEW BRITAIN Conn.--Whi...
105. Rinses drive mouthwash segment CDR Roundup--Therapeutic rinse preparations rema...
106. Study urges chains to hike sales effort MILWAUKEE--Both chain and independent d...
107. Kerr reformats stores to maintain an edge RALEIGH, N.C.--Facing the onslaught o...
108. Fiscal 1990 results mixed for Genovese MELVILLE, N.Y.--Fiscal 1990 proved to be...
109. SDM targeting productive units WILLOWDALE, Ontario--Following a period of rapid...
110. Walgreens continues to post record sales, earnings DEERFIELD, Ill.--With the sa...
111. Some corporate owners are facing threats to holdings Proposed legislation, if ena...
112. Phar-Mor building depot in Ocala, Fla. YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio--Deep discounter Phar-M...
113. Stability lies ahead for cigar industry CDR Roundup--Although cigar sales conti...
114. Dentifrice activity is expected to slow CDR Roundup--Such recent innovations as...
115. Antiseptics growth rate is moderate TOTOWA, N.J.--Both factory dollars and unit...
116. Brown faces wide array of issues ALEXANDRIA, Va.--An attraction to the health c...
117. Rite Aid changes HQ plans SHIREMANSTOWN, Pa.--Rite Aid Corp.'s new address won'...
118. Drug Emporium plans growth WORTHINGTON, Ohio--Drug Emporium should keep pace wi...
119. Videotapes build sales for chains CDR Roundup--Owing to a number of blockbuster...
120. Analgesics sales still expanding CDR Roundup--Despite reports of such possible ...
121. Longs sales, earnings up by over 9% WALNUT CREEK, Calif.--Longs Drug Stores, ai...
122. Thrift plans to continue blood tests PITTSBURGH--Thrift Drug is offering in-sto...
123. Hot and cold segment is taking off in first aid RURAL HALL, N.C.--Hot and cold ...
124. Teach targets critical topics ALEXANDRIA, Va.--Serving as a liaison between mem...
125. Bolar is hit with lawsuits, shipments are suspended COPIAGUE, N.Y.--The problem...
126. Treece enlarges Super D units MEMPHIS--Less than six months after taking over t...
127. Rechargeables drive batteries CDR Roundup--Rechargeables continue to be the hot...
128. FDA eyeing mouthwash claims CDR Roundup--The debate as to whether or not compan...
129. Thrift sales pass $1 billion mark PITTSBURGH--As a result of heightened pricing...
130. February sales ahead 10% CDR Roundup--After getting off to a robust start in Ja...
131. Consumers find new uses for external analgesics `A growing base of health-co...
132. Handles triumphs and traumas Ziegler oversees era of change ALEXANDRIA, Va....
133. Medicine Shoppe offers testing ST. LOUIS--With experts now estimating that 75% ...
134. Low-end cameras are benefiting film sales CDR Roundup--The trend toward low-end...
135. Pharmacy posts biggest gains CDR Roundup--With the category registering a bette...
136. Solid CVS performance boosts results at Melville HARRISON, N.Y.--Although divis...
137. S.E. Nichols is outlining its changeover process NEW YORK--S.E. Nichols Inc., w...
138. Current conditions at NACDS bode well for future CDR Special Report--What then ...
139. NACDS sets aggressive, ambitious course Ziegler has assembled a staff as differen...
140. Drug Emporium funds antidrug commercials COLUMBUS, Ohio--Drug Emporium has join...
141. Alternative card future is bright CDR Roundup--Today, alternative greeting card...
142. Toiletries, fragrance market is active Key launches are in the pipeline Thi...
143. Revenues ahead 12% in qtr. Arbor bottom line advances 16% TROY, Mich.--A bo...
144. Perry leaves Wisconsin marketplace DETROIT--Perry Drug Stores will pull out of ...
145. Covert gets the information out ALEXANDRIA, Va.--Armed with an advanced desktop...
146. Affiliated/Associated anticipates record turnout From March 31 through April 3 ...
147. To issue 10 million shares Safeway plans public offering OAKLAND, Calif.--S...
148. Screening kits launched by American Diagnostics OAK BROOK, Ill.--American Diagn...
149. Competition heats up for snacks CDR Roundup--The competition is becoming even h...
150. Chains enter a new prosperity CDR Special Report--The chain drug industry has e...
151. Several chains join Red Cross campaign WASHINGTON--Drug and supermarket chains,...
152. K mart is upgrading pharmacy operation TROY, Mich.--The recent expansion announ...
153. Huber sees growth in revenues ALEXANDRIA, Va.--National Association of Chain Dr...
154. Durr-Fillauer income up 27% to $14.5 million MONTGOMERY, Ala.--Durr-Fillauer Me...
155. Wraps and supports expecting solid gains CDR Roundup--Increasing health and fit...
156. Marketing is revamped for New Coke ATLANTA--In order to gain interest in its fa...
157. Insulin-delivery segment is strong FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J.--Although the insulin-d...
158. Self magazine survey explores women's attitudes CDR Roundup--According to a rec...
159. Arbor success is tied to understanding the basics If you're looking for a hot d...
160. Thrift mail-order Rx arm runs Tagamet promotion PITTSBURGH--For the first time ...
161. Maher appointed president Scott exits American Stores OAK BROOK, Ill.--Amer...
162. Gallagher upgrading meetings ALEXANDRIA, Va.--"I consider meetings to be o...
163. McKesson fourth quarter performance is `best ever' SAN FRANCISCO--McKesson Corp...
164. Fruth upgrades Rx computers chainwide POINT PLEASANT, W. Va.--Fruth Pharmacy is...
165. Seven medicines to battle diabetes are in the pipeline WASHINGTON--Seven medici...
166. Chains report sell-throughs Sensor razor starts off strong CDR Roundup--Gil...
167. Revco write-down paces Bindley Western results INDIANAPOLIS--Bindley Western In...
168. Bolar is undergoing FDA audit COPIAGUE, N.Y.--Bolar Pharmaceutical Co., the emb...
169. Firms fine-tune products Incontinence still hot category CDR Roundup -- Inc...
170. Trade relations thrive under Peterson ALEXANDRIA, Va.--National Association of ...
171. SMD sets impressive sales, earnings gains WILLOWDALE, Ontario--While its sister...
172. Kerr is reformatting chain, emphasizing core products RALEIGH, N.C.--In order t...
173. H&BA unit sales accelerate at food stores in '89 NEW YORK--The pace of H&am...
174. Products proliferate in sunscreen sector CDR Roundup--Sunscreens and sunblocks ...
175. Vendor results mixed for year and quarter CDR Roundup--With a rash of restructu...
176. Distribution meeting is success for NACDS TARPON SPRINGS, Fla.--As the title &q...
177. Chemical-based diet aids soft CDR Roundup--These are lean times for manufacture...
178. Duties are expanding for Millonig ALEXANDRIA, Va.--National Association of Chai...
179. Interest payments hobble 1989 results for Kroger CINCINNATI--Kroger Co., riddle...
180. Concord names Kole president PONTIAC, Mich.--Concord/Wrigley Drugs Inc. has app...
181. Batman is big success in licensing CDR Roundup--Sales of licensed Batman produc...
182. Imported beer sales fall off during 1989 CDR Roundup--The biggest news in the b...
183. Chain drug stocks decline in February NEW YORK--Chain drug stocks continue to c...
184. SEC settles with Dart Group WASHINGTON--Dart Group Corp., the former owner of D...
185. Gray Drug veteran Durr dies CLEVELAND--The chain drug industry lost another old...
186. Meal replacements are driving diet aids CDR Roundup--The meal replacement segme...
187. DeMino is immersed in all pharmacy areas ALEXANDRIA, Va.--Leonard DeMino views ...
188. Sales climb by 25% Smith's profits soar for year SALT LAKE CITY--Smith's Fo...
189. Peoples posts profit of $12.5 mil. in 1989 ALEXANDRIA, Va.--In a year marked by...
190. Video games pace toy category CDR Roundup--Television video games represented t...
191. Seldane is awaiting FDA approval for O-T-C status CINCINNATI--If results in Can...
192. Perry stays on course with 8% income gain PONTIAC, Mich.--Perry Drug Stores sta...
193. Arrow announces aggressive franchise expansion plan PLAINVILLE, Conn.--Arrow Pr...
194. Demographics trends are strong Forecast is bright for at-home pregnancy test kits...
195. Thrift is trying new cosmetics format PITTSBURGH--Thrift Drug is creating a new...
196. Chain stocks are hit by profit-taking NEW YORK--Chain drug stocks, as well as t...
197. Revco sell-off might happen piecemeal TWINSBURG, Ohio--It has been less than a ...
198. `Spanning the Decades' Over 6,000 attend candy expo SAN FRANCISCO--"Sp...
199. Trade group notes strong sales gains CDR Roundup--The greeting cards industry p...