Chain Drug Review articles from March 2007

Chain Drug Review archives from March 2007

Judge delays vote on CVS/Caremark merger.(merger between CVS Corp. and Caremark Rx Inc. to be delayed further)
March 5, 2007... NASHVILLE -- The planned merger between CVS Corp. and Caremark Rx Inc. has encountered a major obstacle. Last month a Delaware Chancery Court judge ordered Caremark to postpone its February 20 shareholders' vote on the deal until at least...

MSI emerges as a pacesetter in MTM arena.(Medicine Shoppe International Inc.)(medication therapy management)
March 5, 2007... ST. LOUIS -- Medicine Shoppe International Inc. (MSI), including its Medicap stores, is helping to lead the industry in providing retail-based medication therapy management (MTM) services to qualifying Community Care Rx (CCRx) patients. CCRx is...

Walgreen dies at 100.(Charles R. Walgreen Jr., dies)(Obituary)
March 5, 2007... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Former Walgreen Co. chairman Charles R. Walgreen Jr., whose father founded the drug chain in 1901, died last month. He was 100. Walgreen served as company president from 1939 to 1963, and as chairman from 1963 to 1976....

Familymeds will sell assets to Walgreens.(Walgreen Co. to acquire assets of Familymeds Group Inc.)
March 5, 2007... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreen Co. is acquiring select assets of Familymeds Group Inc. for about $60 million. Walgreens is also assuming certain real estate leases for 53 company-owned pharmacies in 11 states. The transaction is expected to...

A life worth celebrating.(Charles R. Walgreen Jr. dies at 100)(Obituary)
March 5, 2007... Charles R. Walgreen Jr., son of the founder of America's most prominent drug chain, was laid to rest last month, less than a month shy of his 101st birthday. In a very real sense, Chuck Walgreen's life mirrored, influenced and largely...

What growth figures really mean.(Chain Pharmacy growth )
March 5, 2007... The 2006 Chain Pharmacy Industry Profile published by the NACDS Foundation provides another insightful look at chain pharmacy growth over the last decade. The Profile chronicles what might be considered quite moderate expansion in store count...

Walgreens launches medical alert system.(Walgreen Co. introduces Walgreens Ready Response developed by American Medical Alert Corp.)
March 5, 2007... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreen Co. has launched Walgreens Ready Response, a medical alert system designed to let seniors summon help in the case of a fall or other emergency. The system was developed for Walgreens by American Medical Alert...

Duane Reade to augment presence in NYC.(Duane Reade Inc. contracts)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Duane Reade Inc. will launch eight new locations in Manhattan as it assumes leases of eight Gristede's Food Inc. locations. The transaction is expected to be completed by the end of June. Each of the current supermarket...

CACDS eyes 'bringing front shop, back shop together'.(Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores)
March 5, 2007... TORONTO -- "The Canadian pharmaceutical marketplace continues to provide enormous potential, but the industry is becoming much more complex and ever-changing. "Those players who monitor these changes and readjust their strategies...

Making cognitive services pay.(Farid Wassef supports charging for clinical and pharmaceutical services)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... TORONTO -- Farid Wassef, a pharmacist and a certified clinical nutritionist in Markham, Ontario, urged attendees at the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores annual conference here to push for compensation for clinical services. A...

How to compete with Wal-Mart.(Wal-Mart Canada to expand business in Canada)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... TORONTO -- Michael Bergdhal, business coach and author of What I Learned From Sam Walton, advised his audience at the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores' recent annual conference here that any notion that Wal-Mart Canada was nearing the...

Canada prepares to deal with possible flu pandemic.(News)
March 5, 2007... TORONTO -- Mark Breen, senior policy and program consultant at the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care, brought delegates at the recent Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores conference here up to date on the status of federal and...

Translation system is put to test by CVS.(CVS Corp. tests its Marti system video language interpretation system )(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS Corp. has begun testing a live video language interpretation system in a handful of stores in and around New York City. Language Access Network chief executive officer Michael Guirlinger says the drug chain has...

Profits at Caremark top analysts' expectations.(News)(Financial report)
March 5, 2007... NASHVILLE -- As it awaits the outcome of a takeover battle pitting the management-approved merger with CVS Corp. against a hostile bid from Express Scripts Inc., Caremark Rx Inc. posted better-than-expected earnings for the fourth quarter of...

Walgreens names Ferguson Sr. VP.(appointment of Debra Ferguson and Suzanne Hansen)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreen Co. has promoted two store operations executives. Debra Ferguson has been named senior vice president of store operations, and Suzanne Hansen has been made vice president of store operations. Ferguson replaces...

Enviqa rolled out across the U.S.
March 5, 2007... ATLANTA -- Three months after its new product was tested in three markets in the Northeast, Beverage Partners Worldwide (BPW) has rolled out its sparkling green tea drink Enviga across the country. Enviga can help users bum calories and can...

Reese celebrates 100th anniversary.(Reese Pharmaceutical Co.)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... CLEVELAND -- Reese Pharmaceutical Co., one of the nation's oldest O-T-C pharmaceutical manufacturers/ repackers, is celebrating its 100th anniversary. The privately held, family-run enterprise was founded in 1907 by George Reese Sr. as a...

Kraft outlines strategy for growth.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... NORTHFIELD, Ill. -- Kraft Foods Inc. has announced a program to accelerate the company's growth at the recent Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference in Scottsdale, Ariz. The company also provided 2007 earnings guidance at the event....

MiraLAX makes debut as an O-T-C.(Supplier News)(over-the-counter drugs)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... SUMMIT, N.J. -- Schering-Plough Consumer HealthCare Products has launched MiraLAX, the first prescription to over-the-counter switch that the Food and Drug Administration has approved for the laxative category in more than three decades. ...

Scheyer becomes Ascendia CEO.(Steven Scheyer, chief executive officer of Ascendia Brands Inc.)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... HAMILTON, N.J. -- Ascendia Brands Inc. has named Steven Scheyer president and chief executive officer, effective March 12. He succeeds Joseph Falsetti, current president and CEO, who will assume the position of executive chairman. Scheyer...

Kellogg snack intros reflect trend toward healthy eating.(Kellogg Co.)
March 5, 2007... BATTLE CREEK, Mich. -- Kellogg Co. has focused on health and wellness with its latest introductions of snacks. Under the Special K brand the company has introduced new adult cereals, bars and beverages that are focused on weight management....

Hallmark breaks new ground.(Hallmark Cards Inc. supplies cards for addressing illnesses)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... KANSAS CITY -- Hallmark Cards Inc. has launched a line of cards for addressing illnesses and other situations that have long been ignored by greeting cards companies. Known as Journeys, the 176-card collection is currently available only...

Xenna unveils ad campaign for NonyX Nail Gel.(advertising for nail gel)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... PRINCETON, N.J. -- Xenna Corp. has created an advertising campaign to promote NonyX Nail Gel, a natural diabetic-friendly gel that softens and exfoliates discoloring keratin debris that builds up between the toes and fingernails. The...

Kleenex launches personalized packaging.(Kimberly-Clark Corp. launches MyKleenex)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... NEENAH, Wis. -- Kimberly-Clark Corp. has launched MyKleenex, a facial tissue that lets users create a unique tissue carton decorated with personal photos, messages and custom designs and colors. "Personalization is a growing trend in...

PepsiCo tabs Nooyi chairwoman.(Indra Nooyi )(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Indra Nooyi, chief executive officer of PepsiCo Inc., will assume the additional title of chairwoman of the soft drink and snack food company, effective May 2. Nooyi will succeed Steven Reinemund, who is retiring. She...

Maybelline, MTV joins forces to promote education.(Maybelline New York)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Maybelline New York and MTV Networks have launched an education-themed program that will award a $25,000 scholarship to a female student that best embodies empowerment through education. Included in the "Inspiring Confidence...

Today's Optical to offer Cover Girl sunglasses.(Supplier News)(Sun Ban Fashions Inc. announces licensing agreement with Procter & Gamble Co.)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Sun Ban Fashions Inc.'s Today's Optical division has announced a licensing agreement with Procter & Gamble Co. to design, manufacture and distribute Cover Girl Sunglasses. The products will feature an antireflective coating that...

Joyner moves to enhance capabilities.(Supplier News)(Lisa Balsera has joined the Joyner Sales Agency as vice president of sales)
March 5, 2007... DALLAS -- Lisa Balsera has joined the Joyner Sales Agency (JSA) as vice president of sales. The addition of the former Eckerd Corp. category manager and ECRM vice president is one of several steps the company has taken in recent weeks to...

SDM turns in 'a strong finish to another good year'.(Business)(Shoppers Drug Mart Ltd.'s net income rises)(Financial report)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... TORONTO -- Fiscal 2006 saw Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) notch another remarkably consistent performance, with net income for the year rising 15.9% on an 8.9% sales gain. In the fourth quarter the company parlayed robust same-store sales...

Drugstore.com reaches milestone.(Business)(Financial report)
March 5, 2007... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- In what management proclaimed a "turnaround year," drugstore.com posted positive adjusted EBITDA for the fourth quarter and 12 months ended December 31. The results set the stage for a projection of bottom-line profitability...

McKesson tops analysts' expectations, raises outlook.(Business)(McKesson Corp.)(Financial report)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... SAN FRANCISCO -- Despite lower-than-expected revenue growth, income from continuing operations at McKesson Corp. climbed nearly 18% during the third quarter of fiscal 2007, easily beating Wall Street's forecast in the process. As a result,...

AmerisourceBergen posts double-digit gains.(Business)(AmerisourceBergen Corp.)(Financial report)
March 5, 2007... VALLEY FORGE, Pa. -- Fueled by its pharmaceutical distribution business, both revenues and earnings at AmerisourceBergen Corp. grew by double digits during the first quarter of fiscal 2007. The results soared beyond Wall Street's expectations,...

Rite Aid, Coutu lay groundwork to finalization of deal.(Business)(Merger agreement of Rite Aid Corp and Jean Coutu Group)
March 5, 2007... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- As the completion of their merger agreement draws nearer, Rite Aid Corp. and the Jean Coutu Group have been selling and purchasing debt and bonds. Last month Rite Aid announced that strong demand from investors had led...

Convergence is coming to health care.(My Turn)(McKesson Corp acquires Per-Se Technologies Inc.)
March 5, 2007... The concept of convergence has opened the door to significant changes in the way people conduct their lives. It has already been widely applied in the consumer electronics field, where capabilities formerly available only in separate devices...

HDMA fosters 'total supply chain response'.(Health Care Distribution)(Healthcare Distribution Management Association holds Business Partners Exchange program)
March 5, 2007... WASHINGTON -- The power trading partners can exemplify in a single location at a single time will be demonstrated later this month when the Healthcare Distribution Management Association holds its Business Partners Exchange program. The...

Industry backs bill to combat counterfeit Rxs.(Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2007)
March 5, 2007... WASHINGTON -- The Healthcare Distribution Management Association is supporting the Counterfeit Drug Prevention Act of 2007 (H.R. 780), which the association notes significantly increases criminal penalties for counterfeiting patient medications...

Track-and-trace system in works.(Health Care Distribution)(AmerisourceBergen Corp.)
March 5, 2007... VALLEY FORGE, Pa. -- AmerisourceBergen Corp. is continuing to develop its track-and-trace program for safeguarding the pharmaceutical supply chain. Announced last fall at a summit cosponsored by the National Association of Chain Drug...

Cardinal aims to improve health care delivery, economics.(Cardinal Health Inc.)
March 5, 2007... DUBLIN, Ohio -- Bolstered by strong financial performances by its four major business segments, Cardinal Health Inc., which owns the Medicine Shoppe International drug chain, continues to serve as a vital link in the nation's medication supply...

AmerisourceBergen plans assimilation.(AmerisourceBergen Corp. merges with PharMerica Corp. to form PharMerica Corp.)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... VALLEY FORGE, Pa. -- With approval from the Federal Trade Commission in place and most other relevant legal issues resolved, AmerisourceBergen Corp. and Kindred Healthcare Inc. anticipate finalizing the combination of their institutional...

PTS division is sold by Cardinal.(Blackstone Group L.P acquires pharmaceutical technologies and services segment of Cardinal Health Inc.)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... DUBLIN, Ohio -- Cardinal Health Inc. is selling its pharmaceutical technologies and services (PTS) segment to the Blackstone Group for about $3.3 billion. PTS develops, manufactures and packages medications and other products for...

McKesson strives to help customer succeed.(McKesson Corp. acquires Per-Se Technologies Inc.)
March 5, 2007... SAN FRANCISCO -- A focus on providing additional higher-end products and services to its customers and demonstrating the ability to leverage its scale has placed McKesson Corp. in a leading position in the pharmaceutical supply chain. "Our...

Health records are going high-tech.(Dossia Network )
March 5, 2007... DUBLIN, Ohio -- Cardinal Health Inc. has joined Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and several other major employers that are striving to make lifelong personal health records available to individuals nationwide. Cardinal is among the first health care...

Daunting issues tackled head-on by drug distributors.(Health Care Distribution Management Association)
March 5, 2007... WASHINGTON -- Community pharmacy consolidation, Medicare and Medicaid, the evolution of specialty pharmaceuticals coming to market and the subsequent demand for new services, are some of the challenges facing the nation's health care...

Health Mart undergoing rapid growth.(McKesson Corp. reports enormous growth rate in its Health Mart unit )(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... SAN FRANCISCO -- McKesson Corp. says its Health Mart unit has expanded into the nation's largest independent pharmacy franchise with 1,100 stores, paced by a growth rate of almost 400% during the second half of 2006. Additional pharmacies...

HDMA plans to examine new directions at June show.(Health Care Distribution Management Association)(Conference news)
March 5, 2007... WASHINGTON -- "The Supply Chain Evolution: New Directions and Dimensions" will be the theme of the Healthcare Distribution Management Association's Distribution Management Conference and Technology Expo. The event, which will be held June 11...

Pharmacists play pivotal role.(sales of drugs for cough and cold )
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- The cough/cold category continues to thrive as chain drug retailers use various methods to build on the competitive advantage they have achieved. According to Information Resources Inc., drug stores are outperforming their mass...

Better taste helps the medicine go down.(Adams Respiratory Therapeutics Inc. introduces Mucinex line of cold remedies)(Insight Pharmaceuticals Corp. introduces Sucrets Defense for children)(Procter & Gamble Co. introduces Vicks BabyRub)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- For some reason, people who should know better have long believed that medicine that tastes bad must be good for you--causing anguish to parents trying to get children to take their medication. A recent survey found that 91% of...

Retailers learn to cope with new regs on O-T-C sales.(Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs sales)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- The proliferation of anti-methamphetamine legislation has come to a resolution, and drug chains are feeling the effects. The question is, does the legislation ultimately help or hurt sales in chain drug stores? After the...

A new emphasis on prevention is evident.(Airborne Inc. introduces herbal health formula )(Insight Pharmaceuticals Corp. introduces Sucrets line of products)(Duane Reade Inc. introduces Duane Reade Air Defender tablets )
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- The expression "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" has taken on new relevance as both politicians and the general public realize that health care concerns and costs will not be resolved by increasing the number of...

Allergy management is a year-round challenge.(Cough/Cold)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, more than 50 million Americans, or about one in every six people in this nation, suffer from allergic diseases. Allergies are now the sixth leading cause of...

Treatments for cough hold steady.(Cough/Cold)(financial news)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- An unusually late start to the cough/cold season both this and last year has contributed to modest sales in both the cough syrup and cough drop categories across the three mass market trade classes, with drug stores slightly...

Dextromethorphan is subject of debate.(teenagers misusing medications)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Recent guidelines from the American College of Chest Physicians say over-the-counter remedies formulated with dextromethorphan "do not work for adults and can be harmful for children." Some suppliers in the category, however,...

Two key exec posts are filled at Adams.(Adams Respiratory Therapeutics Inc. appoints Rita O'Conner and Peter Wentworth)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... Adams Respiratory Therapeutics Inc. has promoted Rita O'Conner to the post of chief financial officer and treasurer. O'Conner joined Adams in 2004 and most recently was senior director of planning and reporting for the corporate controllers...

Hi-Tech Pharmacal extends Diabetic Tussin offerings.(Hi-Tech Pharmacal Company Inc. )(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... Hi-Tech Pharmacal is expanding the Diabetic Tussin line to include a pill form. The three new products in the line include a mucus-relief caplet, a cold and flu caplet, and an allergy minitab. "With the surge in diabetes, people are seeking...

Fleming introduces Ocean Ulta mist.(What's New)(Fleming & Co. Pharmaceuticals)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... Fleming & Co. Pharmaceuticals has launched Ocean Ulta, its new Bag on Value-delivered saline mist. The product is an all-natural and preservative-free sterile solution that has positive pressure and has been specially formulated with...

Health Canada approves claims for Cold-fX.(CV Technologies Inc.'s Cold-fX proves to be effective)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... The agency Health Canada has approved wide-ranging new health claims for CV Technologies Inc.'s Cold-fX. Among the stated claims is that the product helps reduce the frequency, severity and duration of cold and flue symptoms by boosting the...

Study supports efficacy of nasal rinses for sinus problems.(natural treatment relieves sinus symptoms)(Report)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Sinus problems affect about 70 million Americans, many of whom have tried prescription remedies to rid themselves of the ailment. A study published in the medical journal Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery indicates that...

Mass consumers become homeopathic consumers.(HOMEOPATHY/NATURAL REMEDIES)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Homeopathy and natural remedies continue to make inroads at America's chain drag stores, those in the industry say. And while they are still far from being widespread, the alternative therapies that have been used by millions of...

The right H&BAs can make homeopathy more effective.(health and beauty aids)(Natura House SpA)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- For patients unable to use conventional pharmaceuticals because they cannot tolerate the accompanying side effects, homeopathic medicines often provide a readily available alternative. Yet, for many people, overcoming the...

Sleeping well the natural way.(HOMEOPATHY/NATURAL REMEDIES)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- One of the most talked-about problems affecting American adults in recent years has been sleeplessness. Searching for ways to get a good night's rest, consumers spend millions of dollars a year on a variety of prescription and...

Scope of category continues to expand.(HOMEOPATHY/NATURAL REMEDIES)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- As homeopathic and natural remedies slowly gain greater acceptance by a wider consumer base, a broader range of products is starting to appear on store shelves. "There is no question that the emerging trend is toward less...

Cough/cold segment still pacesetter.(HOMEOPATHY/NATURAL REMEDIES)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- As homeopathic remedies continue to make inroads into more chain drug store categories, none have yet to match the success of those for cold and allergy relief. Proponents of homeopathy and retailers who specialize in these...

Innovation helps fuel sanitary napkin sales.(MERCHANDISING)(Statistical data)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Product innovation helped lift sales of sanitary napkins/liners in drug stores by a healthy 6% in 2006. Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G), for example, found success with Always Clean, billed as the first and only line of pads to come...

Inroads made by drug chains.(FEMININE HYGIENE)(tampons)(Market share report)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Tampon sales grew more than twice as fast at drug stores last year as in the mass market overall (excluding Wal-Mart Stores Inc.), demonstrating the chain drug trade class' appeal for women. While dollar volume of tampons rose...

Ads no longer marked by reticence.(MERCHANDISING)(advertising feminine hygiene products )(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Marketers of feminine hygiene products are shedding their inhibitions. Ads for Procter & Gamble Co.'s Always line of sanitary napkins/liners, for instance, are carrying the tagline "Have a happy period." It is a far cry...

Drug chains offer an ideal venue.(PERSONAL CARE APPLIANCES)(Statistical data)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- The diverse product groups that make up the personal care appliances market have had varying results of late, but retailers agree that as a whole the sector is indispensable to the chain drug business. "These are the kinds of...

Weight watchers get help staying on track.(chain drug retailers to help consumers lose weight)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- CVS Corp. and Rite Aid Corp. are among the chain drug retailers calling attention to personal care appliances that can help consumers lose weight. CVS this year publicized the Omron Healthcare Inc. pedometer it offers, noting...

Study finds growing need for hypertension testing.(MERCHANDISING)(Report)
March 5, 2007... PHILADELPHIA -- The importance of home blood pressure monitoring for people of surprisingly varied ages has been reinforced by a new study revealing that sedentary teenagers are prone to hypertension, regardless of whether they are overweight....

Sophistication of heat/cold therapy products grows.(Industry overview)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Innovative products are driving the heat/ cold therapy category, according to chain drug retailers. "Technology is advancing at lightning speed in this segment, and consumers are responding," says one chain drug category...

Suppliers get word out.(Personal Care Appliances)(Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.)(King Pharmaceuticals Inc.)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Suppliers are doing their part to promote usage of blood pressure monitors, as evidenced by initiatives from Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. and King Pharmaceuticals Inc. Novartis has sponsored a four-year-plus cross-country tour...

Cardiovascular health promoted by retailers.(Personal Care Appliances)(Rite Aid Corp.)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- The importance of a healthy blood pressure level is being emphasized at Rite Aid Corp. through March as part of the chain's "Healthy Heart" initiative. The program, a collaboration between the retailer and the American...

Technology enhances oral care.(Personal Care Appliances)(electric toothbrushes)(Market share report)(Statistical data)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Novel entries are propelling volume in the power toothbrush category, especially in the children's segment, according to chain drug retailers. "The power brushes from Zooth are big sellers with us," remarks one chain drug...

Segmentation hits power brushes.(power toothbrush users older than manual brush users )
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- The power toothbrush category has been marked by segmentation, with suppliers providing products to fit particular needs. Philips DAP, for example, has a new Sonicare Elite model with additional features for a more customized...

Thermometer makers push ahead.(new thermometers to push up sales)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- While thermometer sales in drug stores were slightly down in 2006, suppliers are doing their part to lift the category. BD, for one, offers thermometers that the company says have been clinically proven to be among the most...

Suppliers seize opportunities to build their business.(Personal Care Appliances)(Power Industries Inc. acquired Juvenile Products Corp. )(Helen of Troy in contract with Toni&Guy )
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Among the newsworthy events in the personal care appliances category are the renaissance of the Vapor-Eze line and new licensing by Helen of Troy Ltd. The Vapor-Eze line of waterless vaporizers, aromatherapy units and air...

Ferrania introduces illuminated frames.(Ferrania Imaging Technologies launches illuminated photo frames)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... Ferrania Technologies has introduced a line of illuminated photo frames. "These unique frames will enhance any traditional or digital imaging photo," general manager Don Cacciola says. "They will put the light back in your favorite photo."...

Top Fuji executive set to step down.(Stanley Freimuth)(Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. Inc. )(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... Fuji Photo Film U.S.A. Inc. senior executive vice president and chief administrative officer Stanley Freimuth left the company after 23 years last month to pursue new career opportunities. Freimuth, who has held a variety of positions with...

Mitsubishi offers trade-in program.(What's New)(division of Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Inc. contracts with Market Velocity Inc.)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America Inc. has announced an agreement between its imaging products division and Market Velocity Inc. that allows consumers to trade in an old digital photo printer and get a rebate toward the purchase of a new...

Polaroid to debut backup device.(Polaroid ClickFree device launched)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... Polaroid Corp. launched a new media backup device earlier this year that allows users to back up photos from a personal computer by plugging the device into the computer's USB port. The Polaroid ClickFree device searches the computer for...

Canon No. 1 digital camera supplier.(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... Canon Inc. has supplanted Eastman Kodak Co. as the bestselling digital camera maker in the United States, recent data from the research firm IDC shows. Basing its findings on the number of cameras shipped, IDC finds that Canon has a 20%...

Photo business is up for grabs.(PHOTOGRAPHY)(digital printing growing)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- There is no denying that the photography category at America's chain drug stores continues to be in the midst of a revolution. No longer are photo labs restricting their operations to turning out prints on paper. Nearly every...

Digital revolution is in full swing.(MERCHANDISING)(digital photo printing trends in the US)(Brief article)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- With sales of digital cameras continuing to grow at a brisk pace, digital imaging--both in-store and online--continues to present a golden opportunity for chain drug retailers to increase their photo business. According to the...

Photofinishing suppliers add options, enhance efficiency.(Photography)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Chain drug retailers' ability to recognize the impact that the digital age would have on the photography business and to get into the game early on has helped make the trade class one of the first places consumers turn to in order...

Kodak continues to fine-tune strategy for digital age.(Photography)(Eastman Kodak Co. Easyshare ink jet printers)
March 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- The dawn of the digital age has not only changed the way people look at photography, it has shaken Eastman Kodak Co.'s entire business model, causing the company to change direction several times in the past few years and to rethink...