Chain Drug Review articles from August 2008

Chain Drug Review archives from August 2008

Community pharmacy scores big victory in Congress.(News)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)
August 4, 2008... WASHINGTON -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has hailed Congress' enactment of pro-pharmacy legislation. "This is a watershed day for pharmacies and patients," says NACDS president and chief executive officer Steve Anderson....

E-script networks to merge.(News)(SureScript Systems Inc. mergers with RxHub.net)
August 4, 2008... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- In a move designed to encourage more physicians and patients to use electronic prescribing, the nation's two e-prescription networks have agreed to merge. SureScripts and RxHub, each an extension of a different part of...

NACDS marketplace has it all.(News)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores )(Conference notes)
August 4, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SAN DIEGO -- More than 4,000 attendees at this year's National Association of Chain Drug Stores Marketplace Conference, including 900 retail buyers and nearly 600 exhibiting companies, gathered here from June 28...

Conversion is on track at Rite Aid.(News)(Rite Aid Corp.)(Financial report)
August 4, 2008... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- While Rite Aid Corp's financial performance in the first quarter of fiscal 2009 was in most ways disappointing (see story, page 10), the company continued to make progress on its conversion of the former Eckerd and Brooks...

Walgreens to slow expansion.(News)
August 4, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreen Co. plans to reduce its organic store growth rate beginning in September to provide greater support for its diversified health care services. The retailer intends to cut its store...

Court: Medi-Cal cuts can proceed.(News)(Department of Health Services. Medical Care Services)
August 4, 2008... SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- A federal court has temporarily approved Medicaid prescription reimbursement cuts in California. The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals accepted the California Department of Health Care Services' argument that the cost to...

Walgreens promotes Rosenbluth, three other execs.(News)(Hal Rosenbluth, Michael Nameth, Mark Wattley and Jon Rudden )
August 4, 2008... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreen Co. has appointed a corporate senior vice president as well as two corporate divisional vice presidents. Hal Rosenbluth was named a senior vice president, Michael Nameth and Mark Wattley were named divisional...

Coutu to focus on Quebec.(News)(Jean Coutu Group Inc.)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... LONGUEUIL, Quebec -- The Jean Coutu Group is backing off from a planned expansion into southern Ontario, the company announced at its annual meeting. President and chief executive officer Francois Coutu said the chain wanted to concentrate on...

Retooled CVS.com helps patients manage Rxs.(News)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS/ pharmacy has relaunched CVS. com, which now offers improved access to medications by making it easier for consumers to manage their prescriptions online. The redesigned web site offers new prescription management...

CVS Caremark tabs Link senior VP.(News)(CVS Caremark Corp.)(promotion of Ron Link )(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS Caremark Corp. has promoted Ron Link to senior vice president of logistics. He reports to Larry Merlo, president of CVS/pharmacy--retail. In his new role Link is responsible for leading the company's logistics division...

Correction.(News)(Correction notice)
August 4, 2008... CORRECTION -- An article about health care products that appeared in the June 30 issue of Chain Drug Review inaccurately reported the percentage of purified capsaicin in Zostrix Neuropathy. The correct figure for the purified capsaicin is...

Fondu, Greenberg move up at L'Oreal.(Supplier News)(L'Oreal Paris appoints Karen Fondu as president)(David Greenberg)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... NEW YORK -- Karen Fondu has been named president of L'Oreal Paris, with responsibility for cosmetics, skin care and hair color. In September she will succeed Carol Hamilton, who has been appointed president of L'Oreal's Luxury Products...

Breckenridge wins FDA O.K.(Supplier News)(Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc.)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc. has been given Food and Drug Administration approval to market estradiol/norethindrone acetate 1-mg/0.5-mg tablets. The first-time generic and equivalent of...

Stiefel Labs extends its reach in skin care.(Supplier News)(Stiefel Laboratories Inc.)
August 4, 2008... CORAL GABLES, Fla. -- Stiefel Laboratories Inc., a privately held dermatology company that has been in business for more than 160 years, is launching a number of new items. "Skin care is our only focus and always has been," says Shayne...

Select-A-Vision adds to its sunglass line.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. -- Well known for its reading glasses, Select-A-Vision has introduced a number of new additions to its sunglass collection, the latest being its Coppertone Sport Polarized sunglass line launched last month at this year's...

P&G names new top marketer.(Supplier News)(Procter & Gamble Co. appoints Marc Pritchard )
August 4, 2008... CINCINNATI -- Marc Pritchard has become the marketing chief at Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) following the unexpected retirement of Jim Stengel. The 53-year-old Stengel, who had been P&G's global marketing officer since 2001, had a major role...

Systane Ultra eye drops offer high-performance therapy.(Supplier News)(Alcon Laboratories Inc.)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... FORT WORTH -- In keeping with its philosophy of bringing to market products that represent the best technology available for today's consumer, Alcon Laboratories Inc. has introduced Systane Ultra Lubricant Eye Drops. Systane Ultra is...

Rite Aid posts big loss during challenging quarter.(Business)(Rite Aid Corp.)(Financial report)
August 4, 2008... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- Despite an acquisition-induced increase in first quarter revenues of nearly 50%, the bottom line for Rite Aid Corp. swung to a sizeable loss, due largely to store-conversion costs and front-end promotions that sapped profit...

Refinancing costs expected to result in more red ink.(Business)
August 4, 2008... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- Costs associated with a freshly completed refinancing has spurred Rite Aid to up its estimate for red ink for fiscal 2009. In a July 9 announcement the company noted that the refinancing will increase interest expenses by...

Anderson puts stamp on NACDS.(My Turn)(Steve Anderson of National Association of Chain Drug Stores)
August 4, 2008... Eighteen months have passed since Steve Anderson assumed his duties as president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. Here is what the chain drug industry has learned about Anderson in that period: ...

Pharmacy should capitalize on momentum.(My Turn)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)(Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008)
August 4, 2008... The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and its allies in community pharmacy have come a long way in terms of the political clout they wield. For proof of that assertion, one need look no further than last month's passage of the...

Tops in H&BAs honored.(2008 Woman's Day Best in beauty & health AWARDS)
August 4, 2008... SAN DIEGO -- The fourth annual Woman's Day Best in Beauty and Health Awards once again gave consumers the chance to recognize their favorite products. Sponsored by Chain Drug Review and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores--as...

There's still a lot of work to be done.(WOMEN'S HEALTH)
August 4, 2008... NEW YORK -- Women's health is a priority for chain drug retailers for several basic but compelling reasons. First is a simple matter of demographics: By 2010 there will be 74 million women age 40 and over in this country, and they will...

Not all oral contraceptives are alike.(MERCHANDISING)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... WAYNE, N.J. -- Reproductive health is a major facet of women's lives, affecting both their physical and mental health. With that in mind, certainly one of the most revolutionary drugs to appear in the category is Bayer HealthCare...

Chains court female consumers.(MERCHANDISING)
August 4, 2008... NEW YORK -- The importance of women consumers to drug chains makes women's health a natural focus for the trade class. But competition in this arena is fierce, and drug chains are facing pressure from a number of sources. Perhaps among the...

Special programs up the ante.(MERCHANDISING)(CVS Caremark Corp.'s Women's Health Award program)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... NEW YORK -- In the face of heightened competition, drug chains are continuing to bolster their claim to leadership in the area of women's health with special programs, initiatives and events. This spring, for example, CVS Caremark Corp....

For many, weight control is a serious issue.(MERCHANDISING/WOMEN'S HEALTH)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Obesity is a huge and growing health problem among Americans generally, and it poses a major threat to women. Despite heightened public and media attention, the number of adults in the United States...

Event gets the word to women.(MERCHANDISING/WOMEN'S HEALTH)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... CINCINNATI -- Continuing what has become an annual tradition, Speaking of Women's Health held its Community Event at Wal-Mart Stores and Supercenters across the nation in early May. Attendees were able to pick up health tips and...

One Condoms design contest.(What's New)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Global Protection's One Condoms brand is in the process of choosing finalists in its 2008 condoms design contest. The top 10 designs will be incorporated into the portfolio of 120 unique designs that currently make...

Pre-Conceive Plus lubricant is introduced.(What's New)(Lake Consumer Products Inc.)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... Lake Consumer Products has launched Pre-Conceive Plus, a lubricant formulated to encourage fertilization. Unlike existing lubricants, the product contains ingredients that enhance sperm motility and promote the binding of sperm to eggs.

Intellx rethinks product shapes.(What's New)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Intellx Inc. has introduced SafeSexyShapes condoms, which combine functional protection with such innovative shapes as the patented Dolphin. The line meets all international regulations for efficacy, notes Intellx...

As consumer attitudes change, chains adapt.(CONDOMS)
August 4, 2008... NEW YORK -- As society changes, so must drug stores, and nowhere is that more evident than in the sexual wellness category. "Both we and chain drug retailers recognize that consumers today are looking for ways to enhance their sexual...

Condoms effective in STD prevention.(MERCHANDISING)(Sexually transmitted diseases)
August 4, 2008... NEW YORK -- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) remain a major public health challenge in this country, and both suppliers and chain drug retailers are taking steps to combat the epidemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...

Technology triggers growth.(HOME DIAGNOSTICS)
August 4, 2008... NEW YORK -- The home diagnostics category in drug stores continues to be dominated by such segments as blood pressure monitors, cholesterol-measuring units, glucose monitors and pregnancy test kits as customers shop pharmacies for devices to...

Family planning test kits keep improving.(MERCHANDISING)
August 4, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] PRINCETON, N.J. -- The growth in sales of home pregnancy and ovulation test products in drug stores over the last several years is due in part to an increase in the average price of such products because of the entry...

Heart health is part of picture.(MERCHANDISING/HOME DIAGNOSTICS)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... NEW YORK -- Retailers and suppliers alike promoted the benefits of at-home testing of cholesterol and other cardiac risk factors in February during the American Heart Association's (AHA's) observance of American Heart Month. Rite Aid...

Blood glucose tests meet growing need.(MERCHANDISING/HOME DIAGNOSTICS)
August 4, 2008... NEW YORK -- The growing awareness of the need for blood glucose monitoring and the greater implementation of tight glycemic control protocols are driving sales of this segment of the home diagnostics category, particularly in chain drug stores....

Helping people manage their health.(MERCHANDISING/HOME DIAGNOSTICS)
August 4, 2008... NEW YORK -- Depending on the subset considered, the home diagnostics product category in chain drug stores has reached a certain level of maturity, maintains Ed Siemens, director of marketing and sales at A&D Medical Inc., a manufacturer and...

Consumers get comfortable with at-home diagnostics.(MERCHANDISING/HOME DIAGNOSTICS)
August 4, 2008... WALTHAM, Mass. -- The home drug-testing market has been growing as awareness levels have increased and as consumers have become more comfortable with performing such tests within the privacy of their home, according to Kate Viniello, associate...

Mastering the niche equation.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
August 4, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- This is Chain Drug Review's second annual niche products report. As stated last year in CDR's initial niche products report, attempting to define or categorize a niche health and beauty aid (or...

Results show that bigger isn't always better.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
August 4, 2008... Acme was the iconic cartoon company that made everything from rubber bands to cars, or any other product that might be useful in trying to capture a certain coyote. Megabrands, like Acme (A Company that Makes Everything), are facing challenges...

Key natural/homeopathic niche products.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Statistical table)
August 4, 2008... KEY NATURAL/HOMEOPATHIC NICHE PRODUCTS PRIMARY NO. USAGE/ OF BEST-SELLING PRODUCT MANUFACTURER APPLICATION SKUs SKU ...

New ideas win notice at NACDS.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] SAN DIEGO -- The recent National Association of Chain Drug Stores Marketplace Conference here provided a literal showcase for some of the best niche products hitting drug store shelves. The Marketplace Product...

Sampling gets the word out.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... NEW YORK -- The importance of niche brands to the chain drug mix was reaffirmed late last month by a Duane Reade sampling initiative. Bags from the retailer handed out in front of Grand Central Terminal included the Slim-Shots liquid...

Multiculturalism a must.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
August 4, 2008... NEW YORK -- Among the most important niche products in the chain drug mix are ethnic beauty brands. "Ethnic consumers often feel neglected by mainstream brands," says one chain drug category manager. "The chance to cater to them with niche...

CVS niche picks.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... CVS NICHE PICKS PRODUCT MANUFACTURER Bio Oil Pacific World CVS brand bacitracin Private label CVS brand Night Guard Private label ...

Lewis drugs niche picks.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... LEWIS DRUGS NICHE PICKS PRODUCT MANUFACTURER Braun Pulsonic Electric Razor Gillette Commercial Operators North America Everyday Elements Skin Care ...

Small chain niche picks.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
August 4, 2008... SMALL CHAIN NICHE PICKS * PRODUCT MANUFACTURER Bayer Health Advantage Bayer HealthCare Bounty Basic Paper Towels Procter & Gamble Celadrin Inflame Away ...

Key disease/condition management niche products.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
August 4, 2008... KEY DISEASE/CONDITION MANAGEMENT NICHE PRODUCTS PRIMARY NO. USAGE/ OF BEST-SELLING PRODUCT MANUFACTURER APPLICATION SKUs SKU...

Retailers have stake in matter.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
August 4, 2008... In the over-the-counter health care arena, niche products are today, more than ever, an essential part of any retail chain's assortment if it is serious about establishing a true and durable health care provider/patient (customer) bond and...

Innovation is name of game.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
August 4, 2008... Jane & Co. has proved itself to be a leading growth brand in the mass cosmetics area, although it maintains the unique and coveted position of a "niche" company. Jane's niche is that it stands alone in bringing cutting-edge innovation and...

Key diabetes management niche products.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Statistical table)
August 4, 2008... KEY DIABETES MANAGEMENT NICHE PRODUCTS PRIMARY NO. USAGE/ OF BEST-SELLING PRODUCT MANUFACTURER APPLICATION SKUs SKU ...

Key immediate care niche products.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Statistical table)
August 4, 2008... KEY IMMEDIATE CARE NICHE PRODUCTS PRIMARY NO. USAGE/ OF BEST-SELLING PRODUCT MANUFACTURER APPLICATION SKUs SKU Anbesol...

Key lifestyle management niche products.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Statistical table)
August 4, 2008... KEY LIFESTYLE MANAGEMENT NICHE PRODUCTS PRIMARY NO. USAGE/ OF BEST-SELLING PRODUCT MANUFACTURER APPLICATION SKUs SKU ...

Key ethnic niche products.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Statistical table)
August 4, 2008... KEY ETHNIC NICHE PRODUCTS PRIMARY NO. USAGE/ OF BEST-SELLING PRODUCT MANUFACTURER APPLICATION SKUs SKU Black Radiance...

Rite aid niche picks.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... RITE AID NICHE PICKS PRODUCT MANUFACTURER Bayer Aspirin with Heart Bayer HealthCare Advantage Bud Light Lime Anheuser-Busch Celine Dion Sensational Body Coty...

Longs drug niche picks.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Statistical table)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... LONGS DRUG NICHE PICKS PRODUCT MANUFACTURER All Terrain Insect Repellent All Terrain Alva Natural Products Alva Natural Bimbo Snacks Bimbo Snacks USA Burt's...

Key beauty specialty niche products.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Statistical table)
August 4, 2008... KEY BEAUTY SPECIALTY NICHE PRODUCTS PRIMARY NO. USAGE/ OF BEST-SELLING PRODUCT MANUFACTURER APPLICATION SKUs SKU ...

How to get products to market.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ST. LOUIS -- Niche product manufacturers striving to find shelf space in chain drug stores and other trade classes rely on brokers to help them gain access through these retail doors. One such company is National...

Key special use niche products.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Statistical table)
August 4, 2008... KEY SPECIAL USE NICHE PRODUCTS PRIMARY NO. USAGE/ OF BEST-SELLING PRODUCT MANUFACTURER APPLICATION SKUs SKU Acnomel ...

What makes the story of a great niche brand.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
August 4, 2008... TULSA, Okla. -- Discovering a high-profit niche brand with little competition is a buyer's dream, according to retailing and manufacturing consultant Bob Berman. "But it's sometimes hard to find," says Berman, the long-time top...

A way to stand out in the crowd.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... NEW YORK -- Among the many benefits that niche products afford drug chains none, arguably, is more important than the differentiation that they help bring to the store. Many of the barriers that once separated food, drug and discount...

From niche to the mainstream.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)(Burt's Bees Inc merged with Clorox Co)(Brief article)
August 4, 2008... NEW YORK -- Any doubts about the potential of niche brands to blossom into mainstream offerings were dispelled by last fall's acquisition of Burt's Bees Inc. by Clorox Co. The purchase demonstrated the capacity of an emerging brand in the...

Kerr drug niche picks.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
August 4, 2008... KERR DRUG NICHE PICKS PRODUCT MANUFACTURER CeraVe Skincare Coria Laboratories Clio 3-Blade Shaver Clio Designs Hyland's Leg Cramp Caplets Hyland's Imak...

CDMA niche picks.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
August 4, 2008... CDMA NICHE PICKS * PRODUCT MANUFACTURER Alpha Fibe FBCx Natural Source Arnicare Boiron Aroma Naturals Candles Aroma Naturals Baby...

Key miscellaneous niche products.(NICHE PRODUCTS REPORT)
August 4, 2008... KEY MISCELLANEOUS NICHE PRODUCTS PRIMARY NO. USAGE/ OF BEST-SELLING PRODUCT MANUFACTURER APPLICATION SKUs SKU Aroma...

CVS Caremark to buy Longs.(News)(CVS Caremark Corp. and Longs Drug Stores Corp.)
August 18, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS Caremark Corp.'s acquisition of Longs Drug Stores gives it immediate market leadership in the nation's most populous state while significantly expanding its platform for pharmacy benefits...

Walgreens learns how to adapt.(News)
August 18, 2008... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreen Co. is changing, and yet at the same time remaining the same. As the drug chain continues to grow, particularly in the Northeast and southern California, it is encountering not just expensive real estate but...

Drug stores face limitation in S.F.(News)(San Francisco)
August 18, 2008... SAN FRANCISCO -- The question of whether it is proper for drug stores to sell tobacco products has arisen again, as this city has become the first in the nation to prohibit the sale of cigarettes and other tobacco-related items in pharmacies....

Pharmacy issues at the fore in Calif.(News)
August 18, 2008... SAN DIEGO -- As retailers and suppliers converge here for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Pharmacy and Technology Conference, two issues in California are galvanizing industry advocates. The state's recently implemented cuts...

Court won't block Medi-Cal cuts.(News)
August 18, 2008... LOS ANGELES -- A state court here has said it cannot block the California Department of Health Care Services from implementing a 10% cut in reimbursements paid to health care providers who participate in the Medi-Cal progam. Despite...

Drugstore.com is going global.(News )(drugstore.com Inc. contracts with E4X Inc. to expand sales internationally)
August 18, 2008... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Drugstore.com inc. has contracted with E4X Inc. to expand sales internationally. The e-tailer expects to be able to provide a wide selection of nonprescription products to customers in 34 countries before year-end. ...

SDM buys specialty Rx business.(News)(Shoppers Drug Mart Ltd.)(Calea Ltd.)(Brief article)
August 18, 2008... TORONTO -- Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) has acquired the HealthAccess specialty pharmacy business of Calea Ltd. Terms were not disclosed. The business includes distribution and dispensing, therapy management, reimbursement consulting and other...

NACDS lauds retail crime bills.(News)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)
August 18, 2008... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Legislation that has been introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate to help fight organized crime in retail settings--including chain drug stores--has received support from the National Association of...

Rite Aid promotes oral care.(News)(Brief article)
August 18, 2008... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- Drug stores operated by Rite Aid Corp. are helping customers brush up on the basics of good oral health care in an initiative that continues through next month. All of the stores are offering a free oral care guide and...

Whitworth, who oversaw Longs stores in Alaska, dies.(News )(Bob Whitworth of Longs Drug Stores Corp.)(Obituary)
August 18, 2008... GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Bob Whitworth, who ran Longs Drug Stores' two outlets in Alaska for 17 years, died earlier this month. Whitworth retired in 1995 after 35 years with Longs. He was sent to Alaska by the Walnut Creek, Calif.-based chain in...

Cardinal restructures its operating units.(News)(Cardinal Health Inc.)
August 18, 2008... DUBLIN, Ohio -- Cardinal Health Inc. is formally restructuring into two primary operating and reporting segments. The move is intended to reduce costs and align the company's resources with the particular needs of each segment. The company...

Diabetes care newsletter debuts.(News)(Brief article)
August 18, 2008... DEERFIELD, Ill., -- Walgreen Co. has launched a quarterly diabetes newsletter aimed at helping people affected by diabetes to lead healthier, fuller lives. Distributed via e-mail to subscribers, the newsletter offers practical solutions and...

Marketplace '08.(News)(Brief article)
August 18, 2008... Renewing old acquaintances while making new ones was on the minds of the more than 4,000 attendees at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Marketplace Conference in San Diego, which was held from June 28 through July 1. Thousands...

Cahillane heads Coca-Cola unit.(Supplier News )(Steve Cahillane of Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc.)(Brief article)
August 18, 2008... ATLANTA, Ga. -- Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE) has named Steve Cahillane president of its North American business unit, replacing Terrance Marks. The company has also announced the appointment of Hubert Patricot as president of its European...

Nielsen teams up with Wolters Kluwer.(Supplier News)(Nielsen Media Research Inc.)(Wolters Kluwer Health Co.)
August 18, 2008... NEW YORK -- Nielsen Co. and Wolters Kluwer Health have partnered to form the Healthcare Consumer Informatics Alliance. The Alliance provides healthcare-related manufacturers and media companies with a comprehensive understanding of consumer...

Product of Year fills key post.(Supplier News)(Jen Klise)(Brief article)
August 18, 2008... NEW YORK -- Target Corp.'s general manager of corporate innovation Jen Klise has been named jury chair for the inaugural Product of the Year Awards in the United States. Klise will preside over industry leaders and influencers on September...

Kodak paves way for retail partners.(Supplier News)(Eastman Kodak Co.)
August 18, 2008... ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastman Kodak Co. is helping retailers get into the revised and revived photo business quickly and to evolve photo services so that they can offer high-value products and services at a lower overall cost of operation. ...

To Go Brands adds tasty option to line.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
August 18, 2008... SAN DIEGO -- To Go Brands has launched Berrie Crush Plus C, the latest in its Healthy to Go product line. Berrie Crush Plus C was developed to create a broad-spectrum item that derives most of its antioxidants from fruit. "The product...