Chain Drug Review articles from November 2006

Chain Drug Review archives from November 2006

When Rx becomes a loss leader.(Business)(generic drugs)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- The fallout from Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s generics discounting program has continued with offers of free or cut-rate prescriptions at a number of other chains. Meijer Inc. and Giant Eagle Inc. launched antibiotic giveaways, while...

Medicare drug benefit in spotlight.(News)(CVS Corp.)
November 6, 2006... WASHINGTON -- CVS Corp. chairman, president and chief executive officer Tom Ryan says that more than 20,000 of the chain's pharmacists have helped millions of Medicare Part beneficiaries obtain proper medications at an affordable price. Ryan...

Generics plan grows at Wal-Mart.(News)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)
November 6, 2006... BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores Inc. has extended its $4 generic prescription program ahead of schedule to 27 states. The move broadens the initiative, which was launched in 235 Florida pharmacies on October 6, to 2,272 additional...

Pharmaceutical market adapting to change.(News)(Industry overview)
November 6, 2006... FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The global pharmaceuticals market should grow between 5% and 6% next year, paced in part by changing dynamics in the biotechnology, generics and oncology sectors, according to IMS Health Inc. It forecasts global sales in...

Clinics at Duane Reade will offer medical tests.(News)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- Duane Reade Inc. is taking the in-store health services phenomenon in a slightly different direction, offering its customers medical testing in a handful of its outlets. Under an agreement with Burlington, N.C.-based Laboratory...

2006 Sales Scoreboard.(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... 2006 SALES SCOREBOARD Oct. '06 vol.: $14.86 bil. Gain vs. Oct. '05: 7.3% Same-store increase: 5.0% YEAR-TO-DATE RESULTS Dollar vol.:$148.86 bil. Gain vs. '05: 8.0% Same-store increase: 5.9% Source: Racher Press...

Medicare shift on enrollment raises concern.(News)
November 6, 2006... WASHINGTON -- Nearly 632,000 elderly and disabled people will not be automatically enrolled in a Medicare drug plan in 2007, federal officials say. Although they are still eligible to participate in the prescription drug benefit, they will...

In-store clinics gain momentum.(News)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- Community pharmacy chains continue to add health clinics to their stores. Among the latest retailers to add clinics is St. Louis-based Schnuck Markets Inc., which last month opened four walk-in health care centers in...

FTC wants more data on Rite Aid purchase.(News)(Federal Trade Commission)(Jean Coutu Group)
November 6, 2006... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- Federal regulators have asked Rite Aid Corp. and the Jean Coutu Group for additional information about the pending acquisition of Coutu's holdings in the United States. The request from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...

Longs names VP.(News)(Longs Drug Stores Corp.)(Brian McAndrews )(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... WALNUT CREEK, Calif. --Longs Drug Stores has named Brian McAndrews vice president of real estate. McAndrews, who succeeds Timothy Hansen in the post, joins Longs after a six-year stint as director of real estate for CVS Corp. In his...

PrairieStone to sell some assets.(News)(PrairieStone Pharmacy)(Spartan Stores Inc.)
November 6, 2006... GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Spartan Stores Inc. has entered into an agreement with PrairieStone Pharmacy to purchase certain of the latter's operating assets, including inventory and prescription files of the pharmacies now operated at a dozen of...

Merz taking Mederma to next level.(Supplier News)(Merz Pharmaceuticals)
November 6, 2006... GREENSBORO, N.C. -- After its success in the area of scar treatment with Mederma, the top-selling scar product in the nation, Merz Pharmaceuticals LLC is poised to upgrade the line. In January Merz will introduce Mederma New & Improved, a...

Chattem grows.(Supplier News)(brands acquired by Chattem Inc. from Johnson & Johnson and Pfizer Inc.)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Chattem Inc. is buying several over-the-counter brands from Johnson & Johnson (J&J) and Pfizer Inc. for $410 million. The transaction is expected to close by the end of the year. In June J&J agreed to purchase...

The fallacy is that Rx is like any other business.(Meijer offers antibiotics free of charge)
November 6, 2006... In its own way, this is madness. In the mistaken belief that it is serving its customers, Meijer, the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based food and general merchandise retailer, has decided to provide a range of antibiotics free of charge, a move...

It's no time for drug chains to be complacent.(My Turn)
November 6, 2006... Efforts to transform the prescription drug pricing model are developing critical mass. Wal-Mart, which jump-started the process In late September by offering a 30-day supply of some 300 generic medications for $4 apiece in the Tampa...

A&P falls into red but narrows operating loss.(Business)(Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company Inc.)
November 6, 2006... MONTVALE, N.J. -- With its prior-year net buoyed by a huge gain from the sale of its Canadian operations, A&P swung to a bottom-line loss in the second quarter of fiscal 2006. However, adjusted results for the company's ongoing United...

Safeway net up 41.6% on a 5.3% sales gain.(Business)
November 6, 2006... PLEASANTON, Calif. -- With prior-year results burdened by a pair of charges, Safeway Inc. rang up a 41.6% bottom-line increase on a 5.3% sales gain during the 12 weeks ended September 9. The results were on target with Wall Street's consensus...

Sales trends indicate that men take grooming very seriously.(MEN'S GROOMING)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- Men's grooming continues to be one of the best-performing categories in chain drug retailing. A highly competitive shaving market, in which suppliers are continually trying to one-up the competition with new designs and...

Shaving gets more sophisticated.(MEN'S GROOMING)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- The technology of men's shaving systems continues to evolve as suppliers put an increasing emphasis on the multiple blades and added features of their razors. With the number of blades on a single razor hitting five last year...

P&G execs confident about Gillette's value.(MEN'S GROOMING)(Proctor & Gamble Co.)
November 6, 2006... CINCINNATI -- Proctor & Gamble Co.'s (P&G's) acquisition of Gillette Co. last year made it a major player in the men's grooming sector and is expected to provide dividends for the company for years to come, P&G's top executive officer said...

Era of the 'metrosexual' waning.(MEN'S GROOMING)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- Touted as one of the biggest changes ever in the way men take care of themselves, the "metrosexual" trend that emerged in the early part of the decade seems to be fizzling out as quickly as it began. The reason, observers say,...

Proper head care has many facets.(MEN'S GROOMING)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- The shaved head look that has become popular with a lot of men requires more than just a cleanly shorn pate, skin care experts say. "During the last few years more men are shaving their head as part of their skin care practice...

Women impact shaving market.(MEN'S GROOMING)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- Men's shaving systems apparently are not just for men anymore. With increasing frequency, women are finding that men's razors meet their shaving needs better than most of the products designed specifically for women. Women...

More men discover that skin care isn't just for women.(MEN'S GROOMING)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- For years, when the term skin care was mentioned, one's thoughts almost always turned to women. Cleaners, moisturizers and antiaging creams have traditionally been targeted almost exclusively at a female consumer base. In...

A departure for Del Labs.(MEN'S GROOMING)(Del Laboratories Inc.)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- Del Laboratories Inc., which has made a name for itself in the women's side of the beauty and personal care market, is making its first foray into men's grooming with the introduction of Hansen for Men. "Men's involvement in...

New dimensions in oral care create new opportunities.(ORAL CARE)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- Until recently the oral care category basically consisted of scrubbing one's teeth clean. Today oral care encompasses everything from beauty and convenience to health and social acceptability. Feel like an outcast? Can't get a...

Pain relief comes in many forms.(ORAL CARE)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- Mouth pain is a problem for a sizable percentage of the population, and when it strikes consumers want immediate relief. From toothaches to canker sores, mouth pain affects more people than ever. As the average age of the United...

Manual toothbrushes still have strong appeal with consumers.
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- After a flood of excitement caused by the advent of power toothbrushes a few years ago, manual toothbrushes are back in favor. According to Information Resources Inc. (IRI), sales of manual toothbrushes rose a respectable 4.8%...

Dentifrices cover all the bases.(MERCHANDISING)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- In the 19th century vendors of the first "toothpaste" offered consumers tooth powder containing chalk, brick and porcelain dust to scour their teeth. The category has probably progressed further in the past decade than it did...

Dry mouth a growing problem.(xerostomia)(Laclede's Biotene line of Oral hygiene products)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- While the clinical term "xerostomia" may be foreign to many, what it means is familiar to all: the unpleasant feeling of dry mouth. "With the proliferation of over-the-counter and prescription medication use, we are seeing a...

Making oral care easy for people on the move.(MERCHANDISING)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- No one wants to have bad breath, whether at home, at work or on the move, and suppliers in the category have come up with a variety of oral care products to fit the needs of today's busy consumers. The hottest segment is...

PL on the rise.(private label items)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- There may be no category with better potential for growth in the private label area than oral care. While private label items now have a market share of less than 1% in the toothpaste segment, they have shown strong growth in...

Toothache powder joins Orajel line.(Del Pharmaceuticals Inc.)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Del Pharmaceuticals Inc. has launched Orajel Maximum Strength Toothache Powder, the first analgesic powder that is positioned for toothache relief. The citrus-flavor powder dissolves quickly on the tongue or in water or juice, and is...

The Natural Dentist is rolling out fluoride rinse.(What's New)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... The Natural Dentist has launched Healthy Teeth Natural Fluoride Rinse, created specially for children and adults undergoing orthodontic treatment. It is billed as the only natural rinse designed to cleanse hard-to-reach places, strengthen tooth...

Crest and Avis aid air travelers.(What's New)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... In the wake of the banning of most toiletries by airlines due to new security restrictions, Procter & Gamble Co.'s (P&G's) Crest has partnered with Avis Rent A Car LLC to brighten passengers' day a bit. P&G is offering 25,000 Crest Smile...

Dr. Fresh wants kids to "swoosh" away cavities.(Dr fresh Inc. launches fire fly mouthswoosh anti-cavity fluoride rinse)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Dr Fresh Inc. recently launched the Fire Fly MouthSwoosh Anti-Cavity Fluoride Rinse. Designed to encourage good oral hygiene from an early age, MouthSwoosh is recommended for children six years of age and up and should be used once daily...

Suppliers give parents means to meet needs of children.(MERCHANDISING)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- With dental decay the most common chronic disease of children, parents are constantly trying to instill good oral care habits in their offspring. Everything from improper brushing to childhood obesity are factors in the...

Licensed characters a powerful drawing card.(MERCHANDISING)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- Popular culture and celebrity are playing bigger roles in society than ever before, and this trend is evident in children's oral care, where having the latest, hottest license is of prime importance. When children stroll down...

Store brands a key driver of chain drug sales gains.(PRIVATE LABEL)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK--Private label products set records for both sales and market share in drug chains last year, and retailers continue to look to such items to boost profits and "brand" their stores. Store brands have been "a star performer" in the...

Retailers up ante with exclusive lines.(PRIVATE LABEL)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK--Chain drug retailers are redefining private label with the steady rollout of exclusive brands. These lines, in categories from skin care to gourmet cookies, are establishing drug chains as sources of distinctive high-end...

Absorbency products a mainstay.(PRIVATE LABEL)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK-- Store brand absorbency products have become a mainstay of the chain drug mix thanks to private label manufacturers' offerings for both babies and seniors. Diapers ranked 15th in house brand sales last year, with volume of $73...

PL marketing tactics need to be rethought.(PRIVATE LABEL)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK--While the quality of store brands is no longer in doubt, some chains are using dated practices to market them, according to one study. Many retailers, for example, are still pricing private label products at a "standard"...

Change a constant in digital world.(PHOTOGRAPHY)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK--Manufacturers are producing photoprocessing equipment with dramatically reduced footprints, retailers are becoming more involved in such specialty photo printing as calendars and greeting cards, and interest is increasing in...

Drug chains augment capabilities.(PHOTOGRAPHY)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK--Making online photo processing simple and convenient is standard procedure for chain drug stores. Retailers agree that customers are turning to them for such initiatives because of the flexibility of online services and the speed...

Photoprocessing gets simpler, more flexible.(Noritsu America Corp. releases digital minilabs)
November 6, 2006... BUENA PARK, Calif.--Noritsu America Corp., which has been at the forefront of photoprocessing technology for more than half a century, has expanded its offerings this year with the QSS-3501 and QSS3502 systems. "These digital minilabs were...

Fuji, Kodak keep pushing the envelope.(Eastman Kodak Co., Fuji Photo Film USA Inc.)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK--Besides providing retailers with superior printing solutions, suppliers are delivering other innovations to the photo departments in chain drug stores. Eastman Kodak Co., for example, has debuted full-service kiosks, digital...

ScriptPro has introduced its smallest-ever robotic prescription dispensing system, the SP50.(TECH Talk)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... ScriptPro has introduced its smallest-ever robotic prescription dispensing system, the SP50. Designed for pharmacies that have lower prescription volume (up to 150 prescriptions a day) or space restrictions, the new system handles a...

SureCost, a new Web-based software package from Emerlyn Technology LLC can help pharmacies optimize drug product selection and analyze offerings from vendors, its creators say.(TECH Talk)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... SureCost, a new Web-based software package from Emerlyn Technology LLC can help pharmacies optimize drug product selection and analyze offerings from vendors, its creators say. "The savings that are being realized are more than we...

Vertical Communications Inc., which markets sophisticated interactive voice response systems (IVRs) for pharmacies as well as a host of other communications solutions, has agreed to acquire Vodavi Technology Inc. for $31.2 million.(TECH Talk)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Vertical Communications Inc., which markets sophisticated interactive voice response systems (IVRs) for pharmacies as well as a host of other communications solutions, has agreed to acquire Vodavi Technology Inc. for $31.2 million. The deal is...

McKesson Corp. has selected SPAR Group to provide in-store merchandising services.(TECH Talk)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... McKesson Corp. has selected SPAR Group to provide in-store merchandising services to the thousands of independent and small chain customers it supplies around the country. McKesson executives say SPAR's merchandising services will play a...

Omron RFID has expanded its EPC UHF interrogator line with the introduction of the EPC Gen2 V750 interrogator.(TECH Talk)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Omron RFID has expanded its EPC UHF interrogator line with the introduction of the EPC Gen2 V750 interrogator. A spokesman says the interrogator platform is designed to deliver the highest performance, including a 600 feet-per-minute read,...

Pharmacies adept at deploying technology.(TECHNOLOGY)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- Few pharmacies across the country could manage these days without technology. With computerized systems doing everything from keeping detailed patient records to adjudicating insurance claims to managing the increasing burden...

RFID's day still coming, just later than expected.(TECHNOLOGY)(Radio Frequency Identification)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- While the incorporation of radio frequency identification (RFID) into retailing has not comes as quickly as many had initially thought, there continue to be signs that the technology is getting closer to becoming more widespread....

Rx supply chain security to take big step forward.(TECHNOLOGY)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- Industry insiders say they expect RFID's greatest benefit to the pharmaceutical pipeline will be its ability to practically eliminate counterfeiting by establishing a history, or pedigree, of every package to ensure the integrity of...

Wrigley names first CEO from outside family.(What's New)(Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. appoints William Perez)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... William Perez has been named chief executive officer of Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co. He is the first person from outside the Wrigley family to head the company. Perez succeeds Bill Wrigley Jr., who will assume the new post of executive chairman. Perez,...

Hershey unites U.S. and Canadian operations.(What's New)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Hershey Co. is combining its United States and Canadian marketing, sales and customer marketing areas while building capabilities to capitalize on the trends in each country. The operations will be integrated into the new North American...

Dillon, CEO of Welch's, retires.(What's New)(Daniel Dillon, president and chief executive officer of Welch Foods Inc.)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Daniel Dillon, president and chief executive officer of Welch Foods Inc., has retired. Dillon joined Welch's in 1981, and was named to head the company in 1995. At Welch's he established a new products program, which turned the company from a...

Guylian extends chocolate line.(What's New)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Guylian Chocolate has introduced a 70% extra-dark sugar-free chocolate bar. With the growth of the dark chocolate category, it made sense to expand Guylian's No Sugar Added offering, notes vice president of sales and marketing Brad Maslan.

Consumables build traffic at drug chains.(MERCHANDISING)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- The importance of the consumables category to drug chains was underscored this year at a Walgreen Co. presentation to financial analysts. Basic food and beverages are powerful magnets that attract consumers and then allow the...

Drinks deliver 'functional benefits'.(CONSUMABLES)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- The diet beverage category is heating up with a new "negative calorie" green tea from Coca-Cola Co. and the proliferation of what is being billed as the first calorie-burning soft drink. Coca-Cola is rolling out Enviga...

Pharmaca.(Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy has raised $18 million of additional convertible preferred stock)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... BOULDER, Colo. -- Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy has raised $18 million of additional convertible preferred stock that executives say will be used to expand the chain beyond its current 12 stores. Lexington, Mass.-based Highland Capital...

With merger a new star is born.(News)(CVS Corp. and Caremark Rx Inc. to merge)
November 20, 2006... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- In a dramatic response to the rapidly changing health care landscape in the United States, CVS Corp., the nation's largest drug chain in terms of store count, and Caremark Rx Inc., a leading pharmacy benefits management...

Most seniors satisfied with Medicare Rx.(News)
November 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- A majority of seniors who are enrolled in a Medicare drug plan are satisfied with the plan and expect to stay with it next year, a recent Wall Street Journal Online/Harris Interactive poll shows. As part of a broader health care...

Walgreens adds clinics.(News)
November 20, 2006... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreen Co. has debuted four walk-in Health Corner Clinics inside Chicago-area stores. The chain plans to have four additional area clinics--operated by Take Care Health Systems--open by the end of November, and 10 more...

Innovative Rx solutions are Caremark's focus.(News)(Company overview)
November 20, 2006... NASHVILLE -- Caremark Rx Inc. followed its announcement of plans to merge with CVS Corp. with news that its third quarter profits had jumped 25%. The pharmacy benefits manager reported earnings of $289 million for the quarter ended...

CVS was not Caremark's only suitor.(News)(Medco Health Systems)(Brief article)
November 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- In agreeing to merge with Caremark Rx Inc., CVS Corp. trumped Medco Health Systems, according to The Wall Street Journal. Medco's pursuit of a deal with Caremark never advanced, in part because the latter doubted such a pairing...

Acetaminophen recall hits several PL brands.(News)(Perrigo Co.)
November 20, 2006... ALLEGAN, Mich. -- Private label manufacturer Perrigo Co. said earlier this month that it was recalling 11 million bottles of acetaminophen tablets after discovering that some of them were contaminated with metal fragments. Perrigo makes...

Charitable dinner set.(News)(Madeleine Albright to deliver key note speech at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation Eighth Annual Dinner)
November 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright will be the keynote speaker at that National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation Eighth Annual Dinner on December 5 in Manhattan. "Madeleine Albright promises to be one in a...

CDMA celebrates 80th anniversary.(News)
November 20, 2006... NOVI, Mich. -- The Chain Drug Marketing Association (CDMA) is marking its 80th anniversary this year with a number of activities. After kicking off the festivities at the CDMA Spring Show with a theme of honoring the past while focusing on...

A MinuteClinic milestone.(News)(Brief article)
November 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- Walk-in clinics continue to proliferate, with openings in Snyder's Drug Stores and Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. units, and the debut of MinuteClinic's 100th outlet. MinuteClinic, a CVS Corp. subsidiary, passed the 100-clinic mark in...

Chains gear up as Part D enrollment period begins.(News)
November 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- Drug chains and other mass market retailers have been helping seniors with the Medicare Part D open enrollment period that began November 15. For example, all Rite Aid Corp. pharmacies are offering a free, detailed "Medicare...

In your shoes.
November 20, 2006... "This suit is perfect for almost any occasion you would rather not to go." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

CACDS names board.(News)(Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores appoints Ray MacDonald as the vice chairman)(Brief article)
November 20, 2006... QUEBEC CITY, Quebec -- The Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores (CACDS) elected a new board of directors prior to its annual Executive Exchange Conference here last month. Shoppers Drug Mart senior vice president of pharmacy Virginia...

MSI names specialized care director.(News)(Medicine Shoppe International Inc., Bill Bailey)(Brief article)
November 20, 2006... ST. LOUIS -- Medicine Shoppe International has named Bill Bailey director of MSI's Specialized Care Centers. He will develop the protocol and programs for the care centers for Medicine Shoppe and Medicap Pharmacy outlets. MSI announced...

Cardinal tabs Parrish CEO of its biggest unit.(News)(Mark Parrish, Cardinal Health Inc.)(Brief article)
November 20, 2006... DUBLIN, Ohio -- Mark Parrish has been named chief executive officer of the health care supply chain services sector of Cardinal Health Inc. The unit is the drug wholesaler's largest business. Parrish, 51, had been group president of the...

A new perk for Coutu shoppers.(News)(Jean Coutu Group Inc.)(Brief article)
November 20, 2006... LONGUEUIL, Quebec -- The Jean Coutu Group has announced that Air Miles collectors will be able to use their reward miles to pay directly for their purchases at all Coutu outlets in Quebec and New Brunswick. Air Miles is Canada's leading...

Barmensen helps foster emerging category.(Supplier News)(Christopher Jacobsen)
November 20, 2006... EDISON, N.J. -- As consumers become more comfortable with their sexuality, the sexual enhancement category is taking off, says Christopher Jacobsen, chief marketing officer of Barmensen Labs LLC, manufacturer of Maxodelm and Vivaxa. While...

Adams extends line, realigns execs.(Supplier News)(Adams Respiratory Therapeutics Inc.)
November 20, 2006... CHESTER, N.J. -- As it continues to reorganize its executive management team, Adams Respiratory Therapeutics Inc. has expanded its line of Mucinex cold remedies with a new formula aimed specifically at children. Adams marketers say...

Natrol buys Nu Hair and Shen Min lines.(Supplier News)(Biotech Corp.)(Brief article)
November 20, 2006... CHATSWORTH, Calif. -- Nutritional products manufacturer and distributor Natrol Inc. has acquired the Nu Hair and Shen Min brands from Biotech Corp. Nu Hair and Shen Min are the No. 1 natural brands in the men's and women's hair growth...

Amerifit adds Culturelle to its lineup.(Supplier News)(Amerifit Nutrition Inc. acquires Con Agra Foods Inc's dietary supplement Culturelle )(Brief article)
November 20, 2006... BLOOMFIELD, Conn. -- Amerifit Nutrition Inc. has acquired the probiotic dietary supplement Culturelle from Con Agra Foods Inc. Culturelle, which uses the "friendly" bacteria lactobacillus GG to restore the balance in one's intestinal tract,...

Joyner starts new kind of sales agency.(Supplier News)(Jeffery Joyner, Joyner Sales Agency)(Brief article)
November 20, 2006... DALLAS -- Jeffery Joyner, founder and chief executive officer of the J Joyner Group, is expanding his selection of products and services to include what he believes has been lacking in the consumer goods industry--a combination of professional...

Maybelline, partners honor women who made a difference.(Supplier News)(Jade Maybelline New York, People, People en Espanol, Essence magazines)
November 20, 2006... NEW YORK -- Maybelline New York has joined with People, People en Espanol and Essence magazines to honor 10 women who have worked in their communities to motivate, teach, mentor and elevate people's lives. "Inspiring Confidence Through...

Connetics, Stiefel labs agree to merge.(Supplier News)
November 20, 2006... PALO ALTO, Calif. -- Connetics Corp., a specialty drug company that develops and commercializes dermatology products, has signed a merger agreement with private dermatology drug maker Stiefel Laboratories Inc. Under the transaction holders...

Bellco remains on growth track.(Supplier News)(Bellco Health)(Brief article)
November 20, 2006... NORTH AMITYVILLE, N.Y. -- Bellco Health reported record revenues of over $1.5 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30. The private drug distribution and health services company also had record gross profits and income. Based on...