Chain Drug Review articles from November 2007

Chain Drug Review archives from November 2007

Walgreens reaches a milestone.(News)(Walgreen Co. opens its 6,000th store in greater New Orleans)
November 5, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW ORLEANS -- Walgreen Co. officially opened its 6,000th store nationwide last month with the debut of new store in greater New Orleans. "New Orleans is a unique market for us," chairman and chief executive...

House DXM vote hailed by NACDS.(Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2007)(dextromethorphan)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... WASHINGTON -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has praised the passage of the Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2007 by the House of Representatives as an important step toward preserving the availability of a safe and effective...

Two execs given new roles at CVS.(News)(Rob Price)(Helena Foulkes )
November 5, 2007... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- Continuing to bolster management in support of its expanded operations, CVS/Caremark Corp. has made two key appointments. Rob Price has been promoted to the new role of senior vice president of retail advertising and...

CVS ad campaign honors women.(News)
November 5, 2007... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS/ Caremark Corp. has launched a national advertising campaign celebrating and honoring women's roles as nurturers and caregivers. The campaign, "For All the Ways You Care," supports the company's focus on caring for...

CHPA reacts to proposal of FDA panel.(News)(Consumer Healthcare Products Association)(United States. Food and Drug Administration)
November 5, 2007... WASHINGTON -- Last month's decision by a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel to recommend a ban on over-the-counter cold remedies intended for children under age 6 has led the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) to step up...

Retailers assist Calif. fire victims.(News)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- In the face of unprecedented damage and dislocation from southern California wildfires, chain pharmacy operators have stepped up with relief efforts to help victims and communities. In San Diego County, where hundreds of homes...

MTM guidelines are in the works.(News)(medication therapy management)
November 5, 2007... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- With public comments on new medication therapy management (MTM) guidelines closed, the two groups behind the draft document of the guidelines hope to finalize it by the end of the year. "That will enable the National...

Blaylock and Scholz move up at Walgreens.(News)(Walgreen Co. announces promotion of Stanley Blaylock and Mia Scholz)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreen Co. has announced the promotions of Stanley Blaylock and Mia Scholz from divisional vice presidents to corporate vice presidents. Blaylock, 44, will also retain his title of vice president of specialty pharmacy...

Correction.(News)(Correction notice)
November 5, 2007... A story about Longs Drug Stores that appeared in the October 1 issue of Chain Drug Review misidentified the executive who represented the company at the recent Goldman Sachs Global Retailing Conference in New York City. The speaker was Longs...

Coalition backs e-prescribing under Medicare.(News)
November 5, 2007... WASHINGTON -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Walgreen Co., Apotex Inc. and the Generic Pharmaceutical Association are members of a coalition of businesses, unions and consumer groups calling on Congress to require electronic...

Rite Aid and Lindora expand relationship.(News)(Rite Aid Corp. and Lindora Inc. plan to open health clinics)
November 5, 2007... CAMP HILL, Pa. -- Rite Aid Corp. and Lindora Inc. plan to open five more Lindora Health Chnics inside Rite Aid stores in southern California, following the successful launch of the in-store wellness/weight loss concept late last year. ...

With its first decade behind it, Kerr takes time to celebrate.(News)(Kerr Drug celebrates its 10th anniversary)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... Kerr Drug celebrated its 10th anniversary last month over two days in Myrtle Beach, S.C. The event, attended by all Kerr store and district managers as well as the entire buying and merchandising team and senior staffers from the retailer's...

Duane Reade's Dreiling honored.(News)(Rick Dreiling, Duane Reade Inc.'s chief executive officer receives lifetime achievement award)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Rick Dreiling, Duane Reade Inc.'s chairman, president and chief executive officer, has received the 2007 Jacob K. Javits Lifetime Achievement Award, presented at the 13th Annual Lou Gehrig Sports Award Benefit held here on October...

Drugstore.com: the uncommon drug store.(Company overview)
November 5, 2007... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Drugstore.com is well on its way toward achieving its goals of fueling long-term growth, delivering a breakout fourth quarter for fiscal 2007 and significantly expanding earnings in 2008. Most recently the company...

Top execs have the know-how.(drugstore.com: the uncommon drugstore)(Dawn Lepore)
November 5, 2007... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- The management team of drugstore.com is young by retail industry standards, with many executives still in their 30s and early 40s, but as a group bangs decades of experience to the company. At the top is 53-year-old...

Innovative ideas touch all parts of the business.(drugstore.com: the uncommon drugstore)
November 5, 2007... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Drugstore.com has brought innovative offerings across a spectrum of categories from generic drugs to photo/video sharing. In January the company launched the "Free 30" program to help consumers manage the cost of...

Drugstore.com 'the most compelling choice'.(drugstore.com: the uncommon drugstore)(David Lonczak )
November 5, 2007... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- David Lonczak may well have the most difficult job at drugstore.com. His challenge, and that of his staff, is to translate the 100,000 online pages that constitute drugstore.com into a compelling facsimile of a...

Beauty.com is on the cutting edge.(drugstore.com: the uncommon drugstore)
November 5, 2007... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- At drugstore.com the Jewel in the Crown is the recently relaunched beauty web site. Beauty.com, the retailer's prestige beauty site--among the 200 beauty brands it offers are Elizabeth Arden, Philosophy, Urban Decay, Ted...

At the very heart of drugstore.com there's distribution.(drugstore.com: the uncommon drugstore)(Du Pont)
November 5, 2007... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Last spring, There du Pont, former president and chief financial officer of Wawa, one of the country's leading convenience store retailers, joined drugstore.com as senior vice president of operations and chief financial...

A unique approach to retail Rx.(drugstore.com: the uncommon drugstore)
November 5, 2007... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Pharmacy at drugstore.com differs from conventional brick-and-mortar pharmacy in several important ways. For one, the typical drugstore.com pharmacy customer is younger than his counterpart at brick-and-mortar pharmacies....

VisionDirect.com wins loyal following.(drugstore.com: the uncommon drugstore)
November 5, 2007... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Of the many challenges facing drugstore.com as it strives to establish a niche in health care retailing, none is more daunting than developing the company's vision business, VisionDirect.com. The business, acquired by...

Use of FSAs, HSAs made quick, easy.(drugstore.com: the uncommon drugstore)(health savings account)(flexible spending accounts)
November 5, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] BELLEVUE, Wash. -- Drugstore.com this summer launched a first-of-its-kind online store designed for health savings account (HSA) holders. An estimated 4.5 million lives are covered by consumer-driven HSA plans, which...

Financial results keep improving.(drugstore.com: the uncommon drugstore)(financial reports)(Financial report)
November 5, 2007... BELLEVUE, Wash. -- As it advances toward what management projects will be a "breakout fourth quarter" that could potentially push the company into the black, drugstore.com posted a better than 50% jump in adjusted EBITDA and a reduced...

Energizer, Duracell unveil portable new power devices.(Supplier News)(Energizer Holdings Inc.)(Duracell Inc.)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- The electronics category has heated up with the launch of portable power devices from Energizer Holdings Inc. and Procter & Gamble Co.'s Duracell division. The new Energizer Energi To Go portable power for iPod features...

Del Labs previews intros for '08.(Supplier News)(Del Laboratories Inc.)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... UNIONDALE, N.Y. -- Del Laboratories Inc.'s N.Y.C. New York Color is poised to launch a host of innovative items in 2008. "Each of the products is inspired by such trends in the world of beauty as mineral makeup and ultravoluminous...

Nutrition 21 launches Diabetes Essentials.(Supplier News)(Nutrition 21 Inc.)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... PURCHASE, N.Y. -- Nutrition 21 Inc. has introduced Diabetes Essentials to its growing line of dietary supplements. Designed for patients with type 2 diabetes, the line consists of four products--Diachrome Blood Sugar Health capsules,...

Maybelline signs spokeswoman.(Supplier News)(Maybelline Inc. signs supermodel Julia Stegner )(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Maybelline New York Worldwide has added German supermodel Julia Stegner to its roster of spokeswomen. She joins such other celebrities as Christy Turlington, Erin Wasson, Adriana Lima and Zhang Ziyi, who serve as spokeswomen for...

ANB tabs VP, national sales.(Supplier News)(Associated National Brokerage Inc. appoints Ron Stubbs as vice president )(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... NEWMARKET, Ontario -- Associated National Brokerage Inc. (ANB) has appointed Ron Stubbs vice president of national sales. Stubbs has been with the Canadian-based distributor for 10 years, starting as a sales representative in Ontario. He...

Jean Coutu returns to profitability in qtr.(Business)(Jean Coutu Group Inc.)
November 5, 2007... LONGUEUIL, Quebec -- In its first report since selling the Brooks and Eckerd drug chains in the United States to Rite Aid Corp., the Jean Coutu Group posted solid advances in revenues and profits from its core Canadian operations for the 13...

Acquisitions part of expansion plan.(Business)(plans of Jean Coutu Group Inc.)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... LONGUEUIL, Quebec -- On the day he officially assumed the reins as president and chief executive officer of the Jean Coutu Group, Francois Coutu advised shareholders of a strategic plan for the fiscal 2008-2010 period. Most significantly,...

Merger expenses take a toll on Pathmark's bottom line.(Business)(Pathmark Stores Inc.)
November 5, 2007... CARTERET, N.J. -- Although adjusted EBITDA improved in the face of flat sales during the second quarter, Pathmark Stores Inc. saw its bottom-line loss more than double in the wake of costs associated with the proposed merger with A&P and other...

Supervalu net rises despite drop in sales.(Business)(SUPERVALU Inc.)(Financial report)
November 5, 2007... MINNEAPOLIS -- Comparing against a prior-year period that had one additional week of operations from the 1,100-plus food/drug combos and supermarkets acquired from Albertsons Inc., Supervalu Inc. saw net income climb 12.1% in the face of a 4.8%...

Earnings expectations for fiscal year remain unchanged.(Business)(sales and earnings of SUPERVALU Inc.)(Financial report)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... MINNEAPOLIS -- For fiscal year 2008 Supervalu is sticking with its previous guidance of earnings per share in the $2.73 to $2.83 range, before acquisition-related expenses of some 20 cents per share. The earnings guidance is based on the...

Store innovation, cost control fuel Safeway.(Business)(Safeway Inc.)(Financial report)
November 5, 2007... PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2007 rose more than 12% at Safeway Inc. and met analysts' expectations. However, even though management reconfirmed its full-year earnings guidance during a conference call, Wall...

Retailer still faces Wall Street skeptics.(Business)(sales and earnings of Safeway Inc.)(Financial report)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Despite reporting a double-digit increase in third quarter net income, Safeway is finding it hard to please Wall Street. In a conference call with analysts chairman, president and CEO Steve Burd reconfirmed Safeway's...

Bolger's kindness touched everyone he knew.(My Turn)(Bob Bolger)(Obituary)
November 5, 2007... In the winter of 1978, Bob Bolger and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores were at the height of their influence and prestige. Retailer and supplier memberships were at all-time highs. The NACDS Annual Meetings attracted record crowds....

Community pharmacy enters time of transition.(My Turn)
November 5, 2007... The retail pharmacy business is in the midst of a period of fundamental change. The next several months will see a number of developments that could have a significant effect on the industry and where it fits into the overall health care...

Four segments star performers.(PRIVATE LABEL: H&BAs, general merchandise, dry grocery and nonfood grocery top the list.)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Private label products experienced a year of solid growth in 2006 in mass market retail outlets and particularly in chain drug stores. "In drug chains store brands enjoyed another banner year, growing robustly and outpacing...

PLMA anticipates blockbuster show.(PRIVATE LABEL: H&BAs, general merchandise, dry grocery and nonfood grocery top the list.)(Private Label Manufacturers Association)
November 5, 2007... CHICAGO -- The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) will host its annual trade show at the Rosemont Convention Center here from November 11 through November 13. The largest show of its kind, this year's event will include 5,000...

Retailer services trend to private label.(PRIVATE LABEL: H&BAs, general merchandise, dry grocery and nonfood grocery top the list.)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Reflecting the trend toward both convenience and private label, more and more shoppers are going to their neighborhood drug store, supermarket or discounter to purchase an array of personal and financial services, from home...

Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid are beauty giants.(PRIVATE LABEL: H&BAs, general merchandise, dry grocery and nonfood grocery top the list.)(Walgreen Co.)(CVS Corp.)(Rite Aid Corp.)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- In the past few years exclusive store brands in the beauty category have become a prime reason female shoppers are spending more of their time and money in drug stores. By making beauty a top priority, chain drug stores have...

A convenient retailer is ...(PRIVATE LABEL: H&BAs, general merchandise, dry grocery and nonfood grocery top the list.)(Walgreen Co.)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreen Co. has been redefining convenience, and a key element in this transformation is the drug chain's private label/ store brand offering. The retailer first defines convenience in the literal sense: having a...

First it's reach, then it's connect with Hispanic customers.(PRIVATE LABEL: H&BAs, general merchandise, dry grocery and nonfood grocery top the list.)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- The Hispanic population is the fastest-growing market in the United States, and private label manufacturers and chain drug retailers are pursuing opportunities in this booming ethnic sector. According to the Census Bureau, the...

Digital changes the rules in store brand photo.(PRIVATE LABEL: H&BAs, general merchandise, dry grocery and nonfood grocery top the list.)(dominance of digital imaging)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- The transformation of the photography category in chain drug stores over the past few years has been stunning, all due to the dominance of digital imaging. While the film business in chain drug and other mass market outlets has...

Savvy marketing renders absorbency products a hotbed.(PRIVATE LABEL: H&BAs, general merchandise, dry grocery and nonfood grocery top the list.)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- A fierce battle has erupted in the absorbency products category, with steady gains made by private label offerings countered by strong initiatives by the leading national brands. For example, in the disposable diapers category...

Drug chains part of PL food picture.(PRIVATE LABEL: H&BAs, general merchandise, dry grocery and nonfood grocery top the list.)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- An increasing number of food suppliers is concentrating on producing goods sold under the labels of various retailers. For example, Ralcorp Holdings Inc. has seen sales jump nearly 60% over the past two years, selling such...

House brands' allure takes an upscale turn.(PRIVATE LABEL: H&BAs, general merchandise, dry grocery and nonfood grocery top the list.)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Once viewed primarily as an option for low-and modest-income shoppers to obtain value, private label products are increasingly being purchased by middle- and upper-class Americans, creating opportunities for both retailers and...

Drug chains learn how to adapt.(PHOTOGRAPHY: The digital imaging revolution continues to remake the category.)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Dropping off a roll of film for developing at a neighborhood retailer may one day become a business transaction of the past. Most chain drug retailers continue to operate such departments, but Stop & Shop Co.'s recent decision...

GE digital cameras go into wider distribution.(PHOTOGRAPHY: The digital imaging revolution continues to remake the category.)(general electric)
November 5, 2007... TORRANCE, Calif. -- Sears Holdings Corp. earlier this year became the first retailer to carry stylish new digital cameras marketed by General Imaging, the international exclusive licensee for GE brand digital cameras. General Imaging is now...

In-store kiosks become smaller, faster, better.(PHOTOGRAPHY: The digital imaging revolution continues to remake the category.)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Suppliers in the photo category are responding to retailers' demands for printing kiosks that do not occupy excessive amounts of valuable store space. In late September Eastman Kodak Co. rolled out Kodak Picture Kiosk GS...

The merchandise mix is changing.(PHOTOGRAPHY: The digital imaging revolution continues to remake the category.)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Progressive chain drug retailers are adding value to their photo department sales by offering a wide range of digital services and such accessories as bound photo books, picture mugs, photo covers and photo T-shirts, says Steven...

Polaroid gears new line to youngsters.(PHOTOGRAPHY: The digital imaging revolution continues to remake the category.)(Polaroid Corp.)
November 5, 2007... WALTHAM, Mass. -- Polaroid Corp. has an eye on the future even as it addresses the challenges of the present. The company has picked Target Stores as the retail venue for launching Polaroid Pixie, described as a children's consumer...

Professional photographers say film still the way to go.(PHOTOGRAPHY: The digital imaging revolution continues to remake the category.)
November 5, 2007... ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- It is the segment of the photo category that bucks the trend. Although some admit that they are embracing digital technology, over three-quarters of professional photographers say that they will continue to use film,...

Digital album from Sony debuts.(PHOTOGRAPY: The digital imaging revolution continues to remake the category.)(Sony Electronics Inc.)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Photo collections can be converted into high-definition entertainment through HDMS-S1D, a digital photo album rolled out last month by Sony Electronics. The compact device, which is described as ideal for shutterbugs who want...

Product innovation remains the catalyst for growth.(ORAL CARE: "The direction of R&D is focused much more on the link to overall health.")
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- While it is undoubtedly one of chain drug retailing's most-shopped categories and in recent years has been marked by unique new toothpastes and oral rinses, many consumers continue to view oral care as a market lacking new ideas....

Overseas suppliers target U.S.(ORAL CARE: "The direction of R&D is focused much more on the link to overall health.")
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Three oral care suppliers from across the globe have begun marketing their products in the United States. Remedent Inc., a Belgian company with domestic headquarters in El Segundo, Calif.; Sante active Inc., a unit of the French...

Technology promises to reignite whitener sales.(ORAL CARE: "The direction of R&D is focused much more on the link to overall health.")
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Although tooth whiteners were the hottest trend in oral care when they were introduced a few years ago, sales in the segment have fallen off in recent months as it has evolved into a mature category. According to Information...

Breath fresheners now segment of extremes.(ORAL CARE: "The direction of R&D is focused much more on the link to overall health.")
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- While demand for breath sprays and drops has declined over the past year, the segment is being kept alive by a growing demand for premium products. According to Information Resources Inc. (IRI), consumers spent nearly $22...

Power toothbrushes make inroads.(ORAL CARE: "The direction of R&D is focused much more on the link to overall health.")
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- The narrowing of the gap between the price of entry-level power toothbrushes and the price of the higher-end items of the manual brush segment has helped sales of power brushes move forward over the past few years. The 52 weeks...

Oral pain sufferers find relief in many forms.(ORAL CARE: "The direction of R&D is focused much more on the link to overall health.")
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Few conditions are more annoying than oral pain. As a result, products to treat toothaches, canker sores and other painful conditions of the mouth are strong sellers in America's drug stores. Information Resources Inc. (IRI)...

Rinses essential part of good oral hygiene.(ORAL CARE: "The direction of R&D is focused much more on the link to overall health.")
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Mouthwashes and oral rinses are the second-largest oral care segment behind toothpaste and are among the most-used personal care products on the market. According to Information Resources Inc., the product segment continues to...

Taking things one step further.(ORAL CARE: "The direction of R&D is focused much more on the link to overall health.")
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- While regular brushing and the use of mouthwash help rid one's teeth of food caught between them and the harmful bacteria food leaves behind under the gum line, these activities do not do the job completely, dental professionals...

Toothbrush sanitizers comprise new niche in oral care.(ORAL CARE: "The direction of R&D is focused much more on the link to overall health.")(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Growing awareness that just washing one's toothbrush with hot water before using it is not enough to rid it of bacteria has helped create a new niche in an oral care category that many feel is in dire need of innovation. "First...

With young consumers, good habits start early.(ORAL CARE: "The direction of R&D is focused much more on the link to overall health.")(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Children continue to make up one of the most important segments of the oral care market. And, because market research has shown that brand loyalty can start at a very young age, marketers are paying close attention to the wants...

Braun conducts a contest for marketers.(What's New)(Ketchum Public Relations Worldwide Inc.)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... Braun has challenged business school students to create a buzz for the billion-dollar brand. Braun is seeking marketing plans for its electric shaver business from students in some of the nation's top business schools. The winning plan will be...

Wahl Clipper targets men sporting goatees.(What's New)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With nearly 20 million men wearing goatees, Wahl Clipper Corp. has extended its trimmer line with the Wahl Goatee Trimmer. The rechargeable, cordless, multiposition device features a 360-degree rotating trimmer head...

Ace grooming line is introduced by Newell Rubbermaid.(What's New)(Newell Rubbermaid Inc.)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... Newer Rubbermaid Inc. has launched the Ace line of grooming products for men. The items are described as high-performance, durable tools engineered specifically for men. The line includes brushes and combs with large grips as well as compact...

Olive oil soap finds appeal among men.(What's New)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Olivella fragrance-free face and body bar soap has won appeal from men, says a spokeswoman for Italy-based manufacturer Umbria Olii SpA. While not targeting either gender, the olive oil-based soap has been publicized...

Men trading up in personal care.(MEN'S GROOMING: Evidence of the success of high-end products is plentiful.)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Growing demand for premium products is driving the men's grooming category, according to chain drug retailers and suppliers. The pursuit of shaving and skin care products with advanced technology and health benefits is...

Gillette, Art of Shaving unveil a premium line.(MEN'S GROOMING: Evidence of the success of high-end products is plentiful.)(Gillette Co.)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Gillette has joined with retailer The Art of Shaving to introduce the Fusion Chrome Collection, a premium assortment of shaving instruments. The stylized collection consists of a manual razor and a powered version with a built-in...

Natural shave line is relaunched.(What's New)(Aubrey Organics relaunches men's shaving products)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... Aubrey Organics has expanded and relaunched the Men's Stock shave system with a wider range of products. The line features a three-step system targeting problems caused by ingrown hairs, razor irritation and excess oil. The products in the...

Head Blade rolls out new items.(What's New)(HeadBlade Company, LLC)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... Head Blade, which offers products for men who shave their heads, has introduced triple-blade kits, Head Wipes moist towelettes, Head Wash and Clear Head, a bump fighter.

Skin care line for men introduced.(What's New)(PCA Skin)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... PCA Skin has rolled out the Total line for men, including Total Wash face and body cleanser, Total Strength line and pore minimizer, and Total Defense moisturizer. Total Wash is formulated to keep skin smooth and free from irritation caused by...

There's still something new in shaving cream.(MEN'S GROOMING: Evidence of the success of high-end products is plentiful.)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- While sales of shaving cream in drug stores were flat over the past year, suppliers and retailers have high hopes for new products. "It's a mature category, but that just means that something novel can really stand out from the...

Two big-name suppliers roll out electric razors.(MEN'S GROOMING: Evidence of the success of high-end products is plentiful.)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- The electric razor category is heating up with launches from major suppliers. The new Remington Code, from Spectrum Brands Inc., is billed as the first electric shaver engineered for a young man's face. The product features a...

Category takes on multicultural look.(MEN'S GROOMING: Evidence of the success of high-end products is plentiful.)(Barc LLC introduces shave cream)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Suppliers of men's grooming products are increasingly reaching out to the ethnic market, as evidenced by new offerings in the shaving and hair care segments. For both African-American and Hispanic men, Barc LLC has introduced...

Drug chains ideally positioned to capitalize on trends.(CONSUMABLES: Today's consumers are putting a premium on convenience and wellness)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Americans are preoccupied with losing weight and saving time, and these two thoughts are top of mind when purchasing snacks and beverages. It is not surprising that with their convenience and health orientation drug stores have...

Campaign touts benefits of milk.(CONSUMABLES: Today's consumers are putting a premium on convenience and wellness)(sales of milk in chain drug stores )(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- As health continues to be a dominant factor in sales in the consumables category, the Milk Processors Education Program (MilkPEP) is preparing to boost sales of milk in chain drug stores and other mass outlets in 2008. The...

Health is new mantra for beverage makers.(CONSUMABLES: Today's consumers are putting a premium on convenience and wellness)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- The beverage industry has glimpsed the future, and it is encapsulated in one word--health. While carbonated drinks have become such a mainstay of Americana that they will never disappear, growth in the category for the past...

Small snack suppliers carve niche.(CONSUMABLES: Today's consumers are putting a premium on convenience and wellness)
November 5, 2007... NEW YORK -- Although snack food sales in drug stores are dominated nationally by brands from the industry's largest players, shoppers in certain areas of the country remain loyal to regional brands. The phenomenon is particularly evident in...

Catering to health-conscious consumers.(CONSUMABLES: Today's consumers are putting a premium on convenience and wellness)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- The salty snack market is changing and suppliers must change with it, a report released this summer by the market research firm Mintel Group says. According to the report, the nationwide market for...

Organic products in spotlight.(CONSUMABLES: Today's consumers are putting a premium on convenience and wellness)
November 5, 2007... CHICAGO -- New products on display at this fall's National Confectioners Association (NCA) All Candy Expo show that the candy and snacks categories are continuing to evolve with consumers' tastes. One of the newest and fastest-growing...

Missy Elliot promotes Doritos line extension.(CONSUMABLES: Today's consumers are putting a premium on convenience and wellness)(Brief article)
November 5, 2007... DALLAS -- PepsiCo's FritoLay Inc. has teamed with Grammy award-winning rap star Missy Elliot to promote its newest Doritos product. Doritos Collisions combines two different flavored tortilla chips in a single bag. The company is offering...

Retail Rx files Medicaid suit.(News)
November 19, 2007... WASHINGTON -- Calling it a "galvanizing" moment for retail pharmacy, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association have filed a federal lawsuit against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid...