Chain Drug Review articles from February 2007

Chain Drug Review archives from February 2007

CVS lays groundwork for future.(promoted Larry Merlo and Chris Bodine)
February 5, 2007... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS Corp. has named veteran executives Larry Merlo and Chris Bodine presidents of two new divisions as it readies for a pending merger with Caremark Rx Inc. Merlo will head a retail division while Bodine will lead a...

Anderson is named CEO by NACDS.(National Association of Chain Drug Stores appoints Steven Anderson)
February 5, 2007... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores ended its 10-month search for a new leader last month, naming Steven Anderson, the former head of the National Restaurant Association (NRA), its new president and chief executive...

Decision time for Caremark nears.(Caremark Rx Inc.)
February 5, 2007... NASHVILLE -- The stage is set for the decisive battle in the bidding war for Caremark Rx Inc. A vote here on February 20 will determine whether shareholders accept CVS Corp.'s offer or agree with Express Scripts Inc. that its bid is...

Wal-Mart realigns top merchants.(News)
February 5, 2007... BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Bill Simon, executive vice president of professional services and new business development at Wal-Mart Stores Inc., has been given additional authority as part of a recently announced merchandising and marketing strategy by...

Degn retirement a loss for Wal-Mart.(News)(Doug Degn)
February 5, 2007... BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Doug Degn, Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s executive vice president of food, consumables and hard lines, one of retailing's most effective and respected merchants, has announced his retirement. Degn, a 24-year Wal-Mart veteran,...

Schreiber set to succeed Murphy as SDM chief exec.(News)(Jurgen Schreiber to replace Glenn Murphy)(Shoppers Drug Mart Ltd.)
February 5, 2007... TORONTO -- Jurgen Schreiber, who was recruited by Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) last summer to be its president and chief operating officer, has been named to replace Glenn Murphy as chief executive officer at the end of March. In making the...

Rite Aid receives stockholder O.K.(News)
February 5, 2007... HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Rite Aid Corp. stockholders have overwhelmingly approved the approximately $3 billion acquisition of the Brooks and Eckerd chains from the Jean Coutu Group, positioning the retailer for what president and chief executive...

House moves quickly to reform Medicare Rx.(News)
February 5, 2007... WASHINGTON -- While President Bush has vowed to veto a bill from the House of Representatives requiring the government to negotiate with pharmaceutical companies for the drugs provided to Medicare beneficiaries, Washington, D.C., insiders say...

Bush offers ideas on health care.(News)(George W. Bush's ideas on health insurance plans)
February 5, 2007... WASHINGTON -- President Bush's proposals for improving access to health insurance are likely to encounter intense opposition from Congress. In his State of the Union address last month, Bush proposed the creation of a new tax benefit for...

Two retailers enhance generic drug programs.(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Pharmacy providers--both in the community setting and online--continue to develop innovative ways of delivering lower prices on generic medicines. For example, Kmart, a subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corp., recently expanded its...

Walgreens gives three executives more responsibility.(News)(promotion of Stanley Blaylock, Donald Boyajian and Kenneth Weigand)
February 5, 2007... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreens Health Services senior vice president Stanley Blaylock has been given the additional title of corporate divisional vice president. The move is just one of three recent executive promotions at the drug chain....

Murphy leaving a retail powerhouse.(Jurgen Schreiber replaces Glenn Murphy as CEO of Shoppers Drug Mart )
February 5, 2007... TORONTO -- Financial analysts' reaction to the change of leadership at Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) has been largely positive. Those who have commented publicly have expressed their approval of the selection of Jurgen Schreiber to succeed Glenn...

Global experience will be a plus.(Shoppers Drug Mart Ltd. appoints Jurgen Schreiber)
February 5, 2007... TORONTO -- Shoppers Drug Mart's (SDM's) next chief executive officer feels his international experience can greatly benefit the company. Jurgen Schreiber, who joined the drug chain as president and chief operating officer last July after a...

Pfizer to "fundamentally change" the way it operates.(Supplier News)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Pfizer Inc. will lay off 7,800 workers, close at least five manufacturing and research sites, and overhaul its operations in response to competition from generic drug makers and a slowdown in new drug development. The job cuts,...

Nycomed assimilates Altana.(Supplier News)(Nycomed Holding A/S)(Altana Pharma AG)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Nycomed has been launched as a combined group that now includes Altana Pharma AG. Altana, which is headed by chief executive officer Paul McCarty and includes generic drug maker Fougera, was purchased by Nycomed on...

Nutrition 21 supplement shown to help fight HIV.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Daily supplementation with Selenomax, Nutrition 21 Inc.'s high-selenium yeast product, suppresses progression of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) and improves immune cell CD4 counts in HIV-1 seropositive men and women,...

Reilly, longtime Mennen exec, dies at 83.(Supplier News)(James Reilly)(Obituary)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... DENVILLE, N.J. -- Long-time consumer packaged goods industry executive James Reilly died early last month at the age of 83. Reilly spent 38 years at the Mennen Co., starting in sales and working his way up to vice president of trade...

Markwins unveils travel cosmetics bags, extends wet n wild.(Supplier News)(Markwins International Corp.)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Markwins North America debuted two lines of travel cosmetics bags and rolled out new collections of wet n wild cosmetics here last month. The bags, marketed under the wet n wild and London Soho New York brands are aimed at two...

Antioxidant introduced by Natrol.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... CHATSWORTH, Calif. -- Nutritional supplements supplier Natrol Inc. has added an antioxidant made from the acai berry to its product line. Executives say acai, a dark purple berry similar in size and shape to a red grape, is very high in...

Special items have big impact at Coutu.(BUsiness)(Jean Coutu Group)(Statistical data)
February 5, 2007... LONGUEUIL, Quebec -- The favorable impact of various nonoperating items as well as improved sales both in Canada and the United States helped produce a triple-digit gain in reported net income at the Jean Coutu Group for the second quarter of...

Supervalu turns in 'another strong quarter'.(Business)(Financial report)(Statistical data)
February 5, 2007... MINNEAPOLIS -- Benefiting for the second straight quarter from its June 2006 acquisition of the prime food/drug combination store and supermarket assets of Albertsons Inc., third quarter sales at Supervalu Inc. more than doubled, although net...

Tax credit lets A&P move into black.(Business)(Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Inc.)(Financial report)(Statistical data)
February 5, 2007... MONTVALE, N.J. -- Banking on a big tax credit, A&P swung from a prior-year loss to a bottom-line profit for the third quarter of fiscal 2006. However, adjusted EBITDA from ongoing operations in the United States inched down slightly in the wake...

Depth of talent is Walgreens' greatest strength.(My turn)(Editorial)
February 5, 2007... The remarkable thing about Walgreen Co. is that it doesn't seem to matter much who's running the drug chain. Hugely capable executives come and go, making an indelible imprint while they're there, but slipping away at the end of their...

Wal-Mart ups the ante in pharmacy, H&BC.(My Turn)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)(health and beauty care products)
February 5, 2007... Since Wal-Mart got into the pharmacy business less than 30 years ago, the company has emerged, along with Walgreens and CVS, as one of the dominant sellers of drug store merchandise in the United States. That feat, remarkable in and of itself,...

Tweezers go high-tech.(Beauty Watch '07)(TweezLights USA)
February 5, 2007... A unique new beauty implement promises to finally do justice to the tweezer. The inventors of TweezLight have literally shed light on a long-standing and fundamental problem with tweezers--the needed visibility for the finely detailed work...

Hot idea spurs redesign of beauty care staple.(BeautyWatch'07)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... The concept for TweezLight came to Aida Shaljian, the wife of Vartan Shaljian, president of parent company Atlantis Enterprises, six years ago. At the time the couple was attending a trade show to display an illuminated pen for Atlantis....

Sabella unveils Alagio hair care line.(BeautyWatch'07)(Jerry Sabella)(Belco Distributors)
February 5, 2007... Belco Distributors, owned by Jerry Sabella, is one of the largest distributors of professional hair care products in the United States. Belco's continued success has gained the company financial security. With a 90,000-square-foot...

Men aren't neglected.(BeautyWatch'07)(Alagio Trend Starter Collection)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... The Alagio Trend Starter Collection offers men as well as women unique, professional hair care products, all created with a "no flake'" formula that adds texture and definition to any style while providing extreme hold and shine. The line...

New items target men.(Beauty Watch '07)(Hansen for Men line introduces skin creams for men)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... With its new Hansen for Men line, Sally Hansen is offering moles a wide variety of exciting items in 2007. Medicated 8 Hour Chapped Lip Repair is formulated for extremely dry, chapped and sore lips to instantly soothe and repair. The item...

Sally Hansen extends its reach.
February 5, 2007... The year 2006 was a successful one for Del Laboratories Inc.'s popular Sally Hansen line, and 2007 looks even brighter. "We are very proud to report that the Sally Hansen brand posted significant performance results in 2006," says president...

MiraCell helps renew skin naturally.(Beauty Watch'07)(MiraCell 37+)
February 5, 2007... With a mission of helping people achieve attractive, healthy skin through exceptional, natural products, MiraCell Inc. has found success in the beauty care arena with MiraCell 37+. "We earn the trust of customers by delivering results even...

The company's primary objective is to bring about "miracles of health'.(Beauty Watch '07)(MiraCell Inc.)(Company overview)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... A major participant in the business of formulating and marketing innovative natural skin care and cosmetic products, MiraCell is a privately held corporation that was established in January 2000 in Orem, Utah. Founded by Robert and Marilyn...

Pacific World understands nail care consumers.(BEAUTY WATCH '07)(Company overview)
February 5, 2007... When retailers working in the beauty care arena think of artificial nail care, their first thought of which company can bring the most to the segment is often Pacific World Corp. The company is well known for its Nailene brand of artificial...

Supplier maintains steady stream of new products.(Pacific World Corp. adds skin care iems to its Nailene Pure Match ultranatural nails products)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Pacific World has been busy in the past few months, updating its nail care lines and adding a unique skin care item to its roster. In October the company rolled out Nailene Pure Match ultranatural nails. Said to be the first artificial...

'True innovation" keens category moving ahead.(ORAL CARE)(oral hygiene products)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- With oral care items accounting for nearly $3.18 billion in drug store sales last year, the category continues to be one of the most exciting product areas in all of chain drug retailing. The primary reason for the excitement,...

Dentifrices unite health, beauty care.(MERCHANDISING)(Industry overview)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Chain drug stores are emphasizing health and beauty across several categories, and toothpaste is a prime example of this trend, notes Gloria Carver, assistant product manager for the Arm & Hammer toothpaste brand at Church & Dwight...

Incidence of dry mouth on rise.(ORAL CARE)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- With the aging of the baby boom generation, a common condition is starting to garner more attention. Clinically referred to as xerostomia and more commonly known as dry mouth, the problem goes well beyond the parched sensation...

Colgate vice chair gets ready to retire.(What's New)(Javier Teruel of Colgate-Palmolive Co. )(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Colgate-Palmolive Co. vice chairman Javier Teruel says he will retire in April, ending 35-year career with the company. Vice chairman since 2004, Teruel is credited with sharpening Colgate's worldwide strategy and helping the company expand and...

Del extends Orajel line to throat care.(What's New)(Del Pharmaceuticals Inc. )(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Del Pharmaceuticals Inc. has added a sore throat treatment for children to its line of Orajel oral care products. Orajel Kids sore throat strips join the company's growing line of items offered under the Orajel name, including the Orajel...

Antibacterial agent to debut in spring.(What's New)(Innovative Healthcare Products Inc.)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Innovative Healthcare Products Inc. says it will launch an all-natural antibacterial oral care product in the late spring. Called UltraGuard, the oridyct works in conjunction with a proprietary device to combat bacteria in users' mouths. ...

Biolase patent may help deal with P&G.(What's New)(Biolase Technology Inc.)(Procter & Gamble Co.)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... A recent a patent granted to Biolase Technology Inc. for the technology behind its electromagnetic energy, oral care devices could help move along an agreement the company signed with Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) last year. "Our recently...

Dentists point to pacifiers' benefits.(What's New)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Despite a feeling among many oral care professionals that using pacifiers can harm a child's oral health, a recent report in the professional journal General Dentistry shows that pacifiers can have a positive impact on a child. "Contrary...

Manual toothbrushes go upscale.(ORAL CARE)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Despite growing competition from power toothbrushes, the manual toothbrush segment continues to prosper. Industry watchers say the primary factor that has helped toothbrush sales continue to move forward has been consumers'...

Technology impacts power brushes.(ORAL CARE)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Technologically advanced products have usually been associated with big-ticket items. But innovation has caused the prices of computers, digital cameras and cell phones to be lowered recently, and it is having the same impact on...

Suppliers help children learn proper oral care.(ORAL CARE)(World Trend Inc. introduces musical toothbrushes)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Licensed characters, music and other innovations that are now standard in many toothbrushes for children have helped harried parents in their efforts to convince their youngsters to consistently practice oral health care. "We...

Pain relievers meet growing need.(ORAL CARE)(mouth pain relievers)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Few things send consumers running to their neighborhood drug store more than mouth pain. And with the condition being a problem for a growing percentage of the population, mouth pain remedies have become an important part of chain...

Chains can capitalize on premium brands.(ORAL CARE)
February 5, 2007... Although today's drug chains face major challenges in garnering sufficient profits in the pharmacy department, a real opportunity exists in the oral care aisle, particularly in the section devoted to premium clinical-grade destination brands....

Options multiply in children's arena.(ORAL CARE)(Orajel Toddler Toothpaste)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- A major trend in children's oral care is a continued movement in products providing specific needs for different age groups, ranging from toddlers to older children, says Randy Sloan, executive vice president and general manager of...

Consumers recognize vital role of oral rinse.(ORAL CARE)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- No oral care regimen is complete without mouthwash and oral rinse. When combined with flossing and brushing, rinsing plays an integral part in keeping teeth and mouthes healthy, combating bacteria and helping to remove unwanted...

Laying a foundation for a lifetime of healthy teeth.(ORAL CARE)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Keeping children's teeth healthy has long been one of the most important goals of parents. "Parents are becoming more and more concerned with their children's oral care, starting as young as just a few months old," says Daniel...

Suppliers hone lines to ensure products remain relevant.(SOCIAL EXPRESSIONS)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- With competition from everything from the Internet to text messaging, social expressions companies are working overtime to deliver the products and the "me to you" message that modern consumers seek. While 90% of all American...

Valentine's Day takes on broader meaning.(MERCHANDISING)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Valentine's Day, which used to be known for "mushy" cards to spouses and lovers, has been expanded to include all kinds of cards, people, topics and nontraditional Valentine's "greetings." Now the second most popular...

New twists enliven greeting cards arena.(MERCHANDISING)(sound greeting cards)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Innovation is vital to the social expressions category, and the leading suppliers are doing their part to launch concepts that appeal to modern shoppers. For example, Hallmark Cards Inc. recently introduced sound cards that...

Reduced-sodium energy pretzels are introduced.(Benzel's Bretzel Bakery Inc. introduces iDeserv energy pretzels)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Benzel's Bretzel Bakery Inc. has introduced iDeserv energy pretzels. The pretzels have fewer net carbohydrates than regular pretzels as a result of the reduction of wheat flour and the addition of soy protein and fiber. The iDeserv pretzels...

Hershey's Kisses celebration.(What's New)(The Hershey Co.)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Hershey Co. is celebrating the 100th anniversary of Hershey's Kisses with the yearlong "Kiss Someone" promotion, including new ads and a United States Postal Service stamp. The stamp features a chocolate and a red heart forming mirror images.

Kandy Kastle debuts novelties.(What's New)(Kandy Kastle Inc. introduces ID Cell Hero plastic container)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... The ID Cell Hero, a plastic container that holds candy and displays an illuminated image of a superhero when an identification card is inserted and a button is pressed, has been launched by Kandy Kastle Inc. The company has also introduced the...

Drug chains' mix reflects shifting attitudes.(CONSUMABLES)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Attitudes toward food and beverages are changing faster than ever, and chain drug retailers are taking notice. As municipalities and individuals take steps to address the national obesity epidemic by cutting fat and sodium...

Retailers tout new food pyramid.(retail stores launch ad campaign to promote healthy eating)('Take A Peak' advertising campaign)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Retailers, including Supervalu Inc., operator of the Jewel/Osco and Albertsons/Sav-on combination stores, will participate in a new national campaign in stores and elsewhere promoting healthy diet choices. Called "Take A Peak,"...

Energy drinks keep making news.(MERCHANDISING)(high caffeine concentration in energy drinks)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- The fastest-growing consumables category has generated some concerns along with its high sales and profits. Energy drinks saw volume in drug stores soar 41.7% during the 12 months ended October 8, 2006, according to Information...

Flavor the story in gum, candy.(Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co introduces mint and fruit flavored candies)(Cadbury Adams USA LLC introduces teeth whitening gums with three fruuit flavors)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- The gum and confectionery market is heating up with new launches and marketing initiatives from Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. and Cadbury Adams USA LLC. Wrigley late last year combined premium dark chocolate and the No. 1 mint brand with...

Study: health affected by beverage choices.(pro-health advertising campaigns to counter obesity)(report on the contribution of beverage consumption to obesity)(Report)
February 5, 2007... WASHINGTON -- With nearly two out of three Americans overweight or obese, a key to healthier weight could be rethinking daily drink choices. A new analysis of beverage consumption in the United States called "What America Drinks" suggests...

New twist in beer market.(Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc. introduces Redbridge sorghum light beer)(Heineken USA Inc. introduces Heineken Premium Light beer)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- The pursuit of health-conscious consumers has extended to the beer market. Anheuser-Busch Cos. has introduced the first nationally available sorghum beer, targeting consumers on a wheat- or gluten-free diet. Redbridge is...

Nutrient drink mix slicks unveiled by Sturm Foods.(Sturm Foods Inc. introduces Vita Splash nutrient-enhanced drink mix sticks)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Sturm Foods Inc. has debuted Vita Splash nutrient-enhanced drink mix sticks. The flavored mixes allow consumers to add fiber, calcium or multivitamins to their diets. The sugar-free, low-calorie powdered mixes can be added to bottled water....

Cookie Diet rolling out in drug stores.(Cookie Diet products to be available soon in drug stores)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... Cookie Diet cookies, shakes, soups and other food products w411 be available at thousands of drug stores starting March 1 5. The rollout marks the first time that Cookie Diet products, created by author and weight loss expert Dr. Sanford...

Corrections.(Correction notice)
February 5, 2007... In the January 22 issue of Chain Drug Review the maker of the Milani cosmetics brand was misidentified. The correct manufacturer is the New Milani Group Inc. In the January 1 issue of CDR the note at the bottom of the Information Resources...

Painter to replace Cognetti as Kinney chairman.(Craig Painter replaces Richard Cognetti as chairman of Kinney Drugs)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. -- Richard Cognetti has announced that he will step down as chairman of Kinney Drugs, taking another step closer to ending a career with the drug chain that has spanned nearly 40 years. Cognetti, who joined Kinney in 1969...

Two execs on leave from CVS are indicted.(Jack Kramer and Carlos Ortiz indicted with Sen. John Celona on grounds of influence buying)(Brief article)
February 5, 2007... PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Two CVS Corp. executives on leave from the company since 2004 have been charged in a federal probe of influence peddling at the Rhode Island Statehouse. Senior vice president of corporate affairs and government relations...

CVS to ramp up the rollout of MinuteClinics.(News)(Brief article)
February 19, 2007... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS Corp. plans to add nearly 300 more MinuteClinics to its roster this year, executives said during a recent conference call with financial analysts. The company also expects to add 100 units to its store base. With...

CCPA study pinpoints cost of Rx dispensing.(News)(Coalition for Community Pharmacy Action)
February 19, 2007... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The average cost of filling a prescription is more than twice what such government programs as Medicaid pay in dispensing fees, a new study has found. The average cost of dispensing medication is $10.50 per prescription,...

Impact of Medicare Part D eyed.(News)
February 19, 2007... OXFORD, Miss. -- Medicare Part D has cut profits at small chain and independent drug stores sharply, according to a new report from the Center for Pharmaceutical Marketing and Management, part of the University of Mississippi School of...

Caremark battle goes down to wire.(News)(Caremark Rx Inc.)
February 19, 2007... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- With a decisive shareholders meeting rapidly approaching, charges and countercharges between CVS Corp. and Express Scripts Inc. have escalated as the two bidders for Caremark Rx Inc. attempt to sway investors in the...

Arcadia to acquire PrairieStone.(News)(PrairieStone Pharmacy, Arcadia Resources Inc.)
February 19, 2007... MINNEAPOLIS -- PrairieStone Pharmacy will become an operating division of Arcadia Resources Inc. as part of a $24 million trans action. PrairieStone operates or is contracted to furnish management or other retail pharmacy services to more than...

Bush seeks big cuts in Medicare, Medicaid.(News)
February 19, 2007... WASHINGTON -- As part of his plan to wipe out the federal budget deficit in five years, President Bush has called for trimming more than $100 billion from the Medicare and Medicaid programs. If approved by Congress, the recommendations the...

SDM pairs two health care formats.(News)(Shoppers Drug Mart Ltd.)
February 19, 2007... VANCOUVER -- Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) has held a grand opening for a home health care center and drug store built alongside each other next to Vancouver General Hospital. The 4,000-square-foot home health care outlet and 5,000-square-foot...

Wal-Mart gives Beahm key Rx post.(News)(Paul Beahm)(Brief article)
February 19, 2007... BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has appointed Paul Beahm to the post of senior vice president and general merchandise manager of pharmacy merchandising. Beahm, who had previously served as senior vice president in home...

Credit facility amended by Longs.(News)(Longs Drug Stores Corp.)(Brief article)
February 19, 2007... WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- Longs Drug Stores has completed an agreement to amend its secured revolving-credit facility with a syndication of banks led by Bank of America Retail Finance Group. The amended five-year, $325 million facility...

CVS changes way directors are elected.(News)(Brief article)
February 19, 2007... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS Corp.'s board of directors has amended the company's bylaws so that candidates for the board of directors must achieve a majority of the voting shares to be elected. Previously directors were elected under a...

Senate passes minimum wage bill.(News)(Brief article)
February 19, 2007... WASHINGTON -- The Senate has overwhelmingly approved a bill to increase the minimum wage, but the legislation faces opposition from House Democrats because of business tax breaks added to secure the support of Senate Republicans. The bill,...

Correction.(News)(Correction notice)
February 19, 2007... An article about the acquisition of Universal Group by the Kai USA Ltd. subsidiary of Kai Industries Co. Ltd. that appeared in the January 22 issue of Chain Drug Review contained inaccurate information on Universal's role in the private label...

Parker to head supervalu marketing.(Susan Parker)(Brief article)
February 19, 2007... MINNEAPOLIS -- Supervalu Inc. has named Susan Parker to the new position of senior vice president and chief marketing officer. She is responsible for directing the brand positioning and marketing strategy for the company's grocery and...

GSK gets O.K to sell weight loss drug as O-T-C.(News)(GlaxoSmithKline PLC)(Brief article)
February 19, 2007... WASHINGTON -- Glaxo-SmithKline PLC's (GSK's) consumer health care division has won Food and Drug Administration approval to sell orlistat, a weight loss drug, over the counter. The product will be marketed under the alli brand name. ...

Spin-off will give Kraft 'enhanced flexibility to grow'.(Supplier News)(Kraft Foods Inc.)(Brief article)
February 19, 2007... NEW YORK -- Altria Group Inc. has agreed to spin off its 89% stake in Kraft Foods Inc. to the company's shareholders. The distribution of the shares is expected to be completed by March 30. Under the proposal, Altria will distribute...

Pankow helps new products reach market.(Supplier News)(Pankow Associates)
February 19, 2007... SKOKIE, Ill. -- Pankow Associates, a well-established sales organization that has successfully introduced a number of this nation's most popular brands to the Midwest, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. "I feel lucky to still...

MediZine builds synergies with Rx.(Supplier News)(consumers prefer to buy magazines from pharmacy counters)(Brief article)
February 19, 2007... NEW YORK--A recent Mall Intercept Study conducted by Beta Research sheds new light on consumers' perception of both MediZine Inc.'s Healthy Living magazine and pharmacies as valued providers of vital health information. "Consumers are more...