Chain Drug Review articles from September 2003

Chain Drug Review archives from September 2003

Pharmacy in midst of turbulent times.
September 15, 2003... PHILADELPHIA -- Issues affecting retail pharmacy's future are converging like never before, industry leaders said at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Pharmacy & Technology Conference. The pending Medicare prescription benefit,...

Walgreens buy breaks the pattern.(agrees to buy 16 stores in the Portland, Ore., and Vancouver, Wash., markets from Hi-School Pharmacy)
September 15, 2003... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- In a departure from the policy it has followed for the last 17 years, Walgreen Co. has agreed to buy 16 stores or pharmacy files in the Portland, Ore., and Vancouver, Wash., markets from Hi-School Pharmacy. Of the 16...

CVS, Happy Harry's units tell story.
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- CVS Corp. opened its 30th outlet in Manhattan on the last Monday in August. The 7,000-square-foot drug store on Manhattan's West 42nd St. was also the retailer's 100th unit in New York City. Two days later and 100 miles to the...

Longs' Bryant cites progress, objectives.(Warren Bryant becomes the first person outside of the family to lead the chain as chairman, president and chief executive officer)
September 15, 2003... WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- Warren Bryant has been chosen to succeed Bob Long as chairman of Longs Drug Stores, becoming the first person outside of the family to lead the chain as chairman, president and chief executive officer. The...

Converting grab and go' customers.(Research shows that drugstores can increase revenue by improving store design and appearance)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- Too often, drug store shoppers grab a product and go. Revitalizing drug chains' front ends will require converting these "grab and go" consumers into people who take advantage of all the shopping opportunities in the store. ...

Caremark, AdvancePCS merger to create powerhouse.(Two of the nation's largest pharmacy benefits management companies (PBMs), Caremark Rx Inc. and AdvancePCS, have agreed to merge in a $5.6 billion deal)
September 15, 2003... BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -- Two of the nation's largest pharmacy benefits management companies (PBMs), Caremark Rx Inc. and AdvancePCS, have agreed to merge in a $5.6 billion deal. Both companies' boards have unanimously approved the transaction,...

Kinney sets stage for transition to new CEO.(Kinney Drugs chairman and ceo Rich Cognetti will turn over the reins to president and chief operating officer Craig Painter at the end of the year )
September 15, 2003... GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. -- Kinney Drugs chairman and chief executive officer Rich Cognetti will turn over the reins of the 64-store drug chain to president and chief operating officer Craig Painter at the end of the year. While stepping down as...

Impact of blackout is evident in August sales.
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- While the August 14 power outage may already be a distant memory for some, it will not be forgotten by retailers in the affected region. An estimated $30 million in retail sales were lost during the blackout. About a week...

Brooks appoints three execs.(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... WARWICK, R.I. -- The Brooks Pharmacy division of Jean Coutu Group Inc. has made three executive appointments. Barbara Donnellan has been named vice president of information systems, reporting to Michel Boucher, who holds the same title at...

P&G units get new presidents.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... CINCINNATI -- Four Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) executives recently named to head business units at the company have completed their first two weeks on the job. Marc Pritchard, Michael Kehoe, Paolo de Cesare and Martin Riant took over as...

Kodak adapts to digital world.(Supplier )(NewsEastman Kodak Co. is reorganizing its business to position itself for growth in an increasingly digital world)
September 15, 2003... ROCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastman Kodak Co. is reorganizing its business to position itself for growth in an increasingly digital world. The company is now built around five primary operations, all headed by executives with experience in new...

Fougera analgesic wins FDA okay.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... MELVILLE, N.Y. -- Fougera has received first approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a generic lidocaine and prilocaine cream. The topical analgesic, which compares to AstraZeneca's EMLA, is available in a 30-gram tube with a...

Pharmaton promotes joint health.(Supplier News)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- Pharmaton Natural Health Products is continuing the roll out of Flexium Joint Comfort and Cartilage Renewal supplement. The introduction of the new glucosamine and SAM-e formula earlier this year also kicked off "The Art of...

Crayola name comes to personal care arena.(Supplier News)(Schroeder & Tremayne Inc. hopes to make bath time more colorful for children with a new line of products named for a popular brand of crayons)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Schroeder & Tremayne Inc. hopes to make bath time more colorful for children with a new line of products named for a popular brand of crayons. Called Crayola Personal Care Products for Kids, the assortment also includes...

Disney offers something new in DVDs.(Supplier News)(DVD designed to combine the action of a classic board game with the experience of watching an animated film)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... BURBANK, Calif. -- Walt Disney Home Entertainment has introduced a DVD designed to combine the action of a classic board game with the experience of watching an animated film. Called Lilo & Stitch's Island of Adventures, the DVD contains...

Blistex is taking lip balm upscale.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... OAK BROOK, Ill. -- Blistex Inc. is seeking to take lip care upscale by introducing two high-performance products with designer packaging. Blistex Pro Care is a lip balm intended for daily use and designed to moisturize lips and protect them...

Clear products adds items to homeopathic line.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- Clear Products Inc. has added two items, Clear Headache and Clear Migraine, to its line of natural products. The items contain specific homeopathic remedies that are traditionally used to relieve the symptoms of both...

Rayovac set to acquire Remington.(Supplier News)
September 15, 2003... MADISON, Wis. -- Rayovac Corp. has agreed to purchase Remington Products Co. for about $322 million, including the assumption of debt. As a result of the acquisition, Rayovac and the two other major battery companies, Gillette Co.'s...

Leiner appoints Wright VP of public relations.(Supplier News)
September 15, 2003... CARSON, Calif. -- Leiner Health Products has announced a number of appointments in its corporate communications and research and development departments. Leiner, which is the nation's largest manufacturer of store-brand vitamins, minerals...

Nature's Tears EveMist to benefit from added marketing muscle.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... GRANTS PASS, Ore. -- A little more than a year after launching its Nature's Tears EyeMist, Bio-Logic Aqua Technologies is stepping up its marketing efforts with a national media campaign. "The launch of Nature's Tears EyeMist national media...

Eckerd operating profits fall 26%; outlook cut.(Business)
September 15, 2003... PLANO, Texas -- Although J.C. Penney Co. managed to surprise analysts by reducing its second quarter loss, it was not helped by a weak performance at its Eckerd Corp. unit. That performance drew an unusually blunt assessment from Penney...

Longs' results include some promising signs.(Business)
September 15, 2003... WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- Stronger gross margins testified to operational improvements at Longs Drug Stores in the second quarter of fiscal 2004, but restructuring charges drove down earnings, and sales growth remained elusive despite a larger...

A&P suffers $20.3 million loss in first quarter.(Business)
September 15, 2003... MONTVALE, N.J. -- A&P saw results from continuing operations tumble to a loss during the 16 weeks ended June 14. However, gains on the disposition of the company's Eight O'Clock Coffee manufacturing business and stores in Wisconsin and northern...

Looking back and ahead after 25 years.(My Turn)
September 15, 2003... If you've gotten as far as this column, you no doubt know that this is the 25th anniversary issue of Chain Drug Review. Ironically or not, the first issue of CDR was dated September 11, 1978. The instinct or inclination of any publication...

It never fails ...(My Turn)
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The more things change ...(My Turn)
September 15, 2003... During Chain Drug Review's first years marketing executive Frank Mann, then with A.H. Robins in Richmond, Va., began sending us cartoons featuring characters he had created. And we began running them. Many are reproduced here and on the...

Retailers hype beefed-up beauty sections: full-service departments are turning drug chains into destinations outlets.(Cosmetics)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- When consumers think about prescriptions, and increasingly about photo and other front-end categories, they think of drug stores first. Chain drug retailers would like to extend that mind-set to beauty care as well. "One of our...

Eye makeup hot, getting even hotter.(Cosmetics)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- Eye has replaced lip as the hottest segment in cosmetics. The strong sales of eye products in drug stores reflect technologically advanced, consumer-pleasing launches from the leading suppliers, coupled with chain drug...

A panoply of themes for holidays.(Cosmetics)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- Everything from sonnets and fairy tales to ultramodern chic looks forms the centerpieces of the fall 2003 holiday collections of the leading beauty care suppliers. The "Love Sonnet" collection from Procter & Gamble Co.'s...

Dilemma is what's 'in' among teens.(Cosmetics)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- With teens spending nearly $10 billion dollars a year on beauty products, it is imperative that chain drug stores carry the items that they desire. "We must do this and more to attract these young shoppers to our stores," says...

'Feeling beautiful' starts at Eckerd.(Eckerd launches new cosmetics display wall in stores)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... Eckerd Corp.'s new beauty department prototype includes a unique universal cosmetics wall. "We have been developing it for a couple of year," notes Kathy Steirly, Eckerd's vice president, beauty merchandising. "It gives us a great, clean...

Godin new face at Caboodles.(Cosmetics News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... Caboodles Cosmetics has appointed Sarina Godin to the newly created position of director of marketing and product development. Prior to joining Caboodles Godin was senior director of product development at The Color Factory, a contract...

Markwins taps Koeppl senior vp.(Cosmetics News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... Markwins Beauty Products Inc. has chosen Jim Koeppl as its new general manager and senior rice president. Prior to joining Markwins Koeppl was a senior vice president at Del Laboratories Inc.

Revlon reaches out to Hispancis.(Cosmetics News)(Revlon Inc. took part in the 15th Annual "Viva Chicago" Latin Music Festival last month giving makeovers and color evaluations to visitors)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... Revlon Inc. took part in the 15th Annual "Viva Chicago" Latin Music Festival last month. The Revlon Beauty Pavilion, an interactive beauty experience, allowed women at the two-day event to sample and receive free consultations from trained...

L'Oreal, Glamour honor students.(Cosmetics News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... The L'Oreal Paris division of L'Oreal USA and Glamour magazine recently honored the top 10 college women in North America. The 10 college seniors, representing schools in the United States and Canada, were cited for their leadership on...

High-fashion pampering for lips.(Cosmetics)(leading color cosmetics suppliers continue to battle it out in the lip segment, with no brand dominating the category)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- The leading color cosmetics suppliers continue to battle it out in the lip segment, with no brand dominating the category. The struggle for supremacy in the segment has led to more lip launches this year than in recent memory,...

Walgreens offers beauty exclusive.(Cosmetics)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreen Co. has always been a pacesetter among chain drug retailers in the beauty care category, and the retailer's recent exclusive deal with Invima AB to carry the Swedish supplier's IsaDora upscale beauty brand extends...

Markwins adds energy, pizazz to lines.(Cosmetics)
September 15, 2003... CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. -- After the acquisition of the popular Wet 'n' Wild and other leading former AM Cosmetics brands by its parent company, Markwins International Corp., earlier this year Markwins Beauty Products Inc. (MPBI) wasted no...

Think red for fall and holidays.(Cosmetics)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- A jolly man in a vermilion suit. A sexy fuchsia dress. A glass of burgundy wine. Red is definitely a holiday color, and three of the leading cosmetics suppliers are getting a jump on the season with a celebration of red in all its...

Special offer from CDMA.(Cosmetics)(Chain Drug Marketing Association )(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... NOVI, Mich. -- The Chain Drug Marketing Association is providing its members with an opportunity to offer an exclusive cosmetics line. The Color Essentials line, being imported by CDMA from L.G. Household and Health's SourceSarvis LLC unit...

Designer scents, well-being trends a boon: Clamshell packaging has had a profound effect on merchandising upscale fragrances.(Fragrances)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- With sales of mass fragrances continuing to wane, chain drug retailers are relying more and more on upscale, prestige and designer scents--along with their own merchandising expertise--to keep profits in the category from going the...

Two retailers, two approaches.(With prestige products driving chain drug sales in the fragrance category, the over service versus self-service merchandising takes on added importance)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- With prestige products driving chain drug sales in the fragrance category, the long-standing debate regarding service versus self-service merchandising takes on added importance. As the experience of chain drug retailers in the...

Department stores lose out to chains.(Fragrances)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- The "class to mass" phenomenon now taking place in the fragrance category is not a completely new development in chain drug retailing. The same trend has played an important role in other mass market beauty care categories --notably...

Options in home fragrances.(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK-- With retail sales projected to grow to $3.4 billion in 2006 from $2.8 billion in 2001, according to a study by Packaged Facts Inc., home fragrances represent an enticing opportunity for chain drug stores. Candles and diffusers...

Outlook is bullish for men's products.(Fragrances)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- Men's fragrances represent one of the bright spots in the category for chain drug retailers, with dollar sales up more than 3% and unit sales up 14% for the 52 weeks through August 10, 2003, according to Information Resources Inc....

Which scents will be stars for the holidays?(Fragrances)(Industry Overview)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- From private label to top designer brands, the fragrance category will be the focus of a great deal of attention among chain drug retailers during the upcoming holiday season. Boosting their efforts will be a strong lineup of...

Del rolling out holiday kits.(Nail Care News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... Del Laboratories Inc. is offering Sally Hansen Holiday Kits with new graphics. The Petite Salon Collection, promising a $20 value for $4.99, includes three shades of Sally Hansen Hard As Nails with nylon base and top coat, nail treatment, a...

Pacific World extends Nailene.(Nail Care News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... Pacific World Corp. is expanding its Nailene brand with glue-on nails that it says provide an elegant, natural look with minimal effort. Natural Illusions are described as manicured-looking nails available in "squoval," medium square and deluxe...

Revlon launches limited editions.(Nail Care News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... Revlon is introducing Revlon Snowglobes Nail Enamel consisting of classic Revlon shades that can be worn alone or paired with a glittering, snow-inspired overcoat. The offering includes five shades ranging from soft to fuchsia pinks, a ruby red...

P&G introduces Xmas collection.(Nail Care News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... The Merry Cherries and Holly Berries holiday color collection from the Cover Girl unit of Procter & Gamble Co. features Merry Slicks Nails with frost, glitter or cream finishes for fingertips and toenails. Cream shades include very cherty and...

Maybelline's new holiday shades.(Nail Care News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... Maybelline/Garnier's Let's Glow holiday color collection includes Wet Shine Gems and Wet Shine Gold nail enamel. Wet Shine Gems are available in heirloom red, "be-jeweled," sparkling opal, brilliant amethyst and buried treasure. Wet Shine Gold...

Teens demand 'newness': despite a stagnant economy, teens almost always have money to spend.(Nail Care)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- For chain drug stores attempting to grow the nail care category the teen market is an obvious--and lucrative--target. According to recent census and market research figures, approximately 33 million teenagers in the United...

Del shapes trends in treatment, color.(Nail Care)(Del Laboratories Inc.)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- Nail care suppliers are bringing new shades to the category this fall that feature futuristic color technology and strengthening innovations that help nails shimmer and grow strong and long. "Sally Hansen leads the nail care...

'It's an affordable indulgence'.(Nail Care)(Industry Overview)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- Chain drug stores can expect a rebound in the nail accessories and implements segment this fall, according to industry executives. "I've been out in the stores," notes Hugh Scollins, vice president of sales at W.E. Bassett Co.,...

Look of moment takes work to get.(Nail Care)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- The natural look remains in vogue among women and the celebrities whom they emulate, say chain drug retailers. That is apparent from the success of CCA Industries Inc.'s Nutra Nail brand in the year ended July 13. Sales of...

French manicures, toe art are the 'rage'.(Nail Care)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- French manicures, salon-oriented products, pedicure items, preglued nails and items for toenails have shown strength amid otherwise flagging nail care sales, say chain drug retailers. At Eckerd Corp. pedicure products have been...

L'Oreal debuts fall colors.(Nail Care News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... L'Oreal has unveiled Jet-Set Shine nail colors in six shades as part of its Cherie Tale fall assortment. The colors are: Las Vegas, nature's blush, enchanted plum, Autobahn, Goldilocks and royal raisin. The colors' fast-drying formula promises...

Paris extends product line.(Nail Care News)(Paris Presents Inc. rolls out of an extension of its Ms. Manicure line at NACDS Conference)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... Paris Presents Inc. used the NACDS Marketplace Conference as the stage for the rollout of an extension of its Ms. Manicure line. The growing brand is described as a consumer-friendly line of products and now features a carded implement program....

Fing'rs focuses on toenails.(Nail Care News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... Fingr's is ramping up promotions in the toenail segment. Its Fing'rs Razzle Dazzle Toes initiative includes adjustable toe rings, crystal stones that adhere to toenails and ankle bracelets. The company also offers such products as artificial...

Top chains use circulars, in-store promos.(Nail Care)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- Chain drug retailers' fierce competition for nail care dollars was evident this month from a survey of in-store and circular promotions. Walgreen Co., for example, offered Maybelline/Garnier's Maybelline Ultimate Wear and...

Tweezerman ups ante in implements.(Nail Care)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- Although longtime suppliers continue to capture an impressive share of the nail care category, players that have moved to the mass market from the salon segment have been able to capture niches of their own. For example,...

Unilever extends Finesse line.(Hair Care News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... Unilever Home & Personal Care USA has extended the Finesse brand with products for curly or wavy hair--Finesse Curl hydrating shampoo, hydrating conditioner and defining mousse. Research revealed that women with wavy/curly hair were not...

Revlon launches highlighting kit.(Hair Care News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... Revlon Inc. has rolled out High Dimension Color Accents highlighting kit with the promise of enabling women to achieve salon-quality highlights in 10 to 30 minutes, depending on natural hair color. The kit is available in blond, honey and...

P&G strengthens Pantene franchise.(Hair Care News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... Procter & Gamble Co. (P&G) has extended the Pantene brand with the Relaxed & Natural line of five SKUs formulated to meet the special hair care needs of women of color. In addition, the brand features new treatments, hair sprays and a...

Giga.Hold launched by Continental.(Hair Care News)(Continental Consumer Products has rolled out the Giga.Hold line for 16-to-24-year-olds seeking cutting-edge hairstyles)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... Continental Consumer Products has rolled out the Giga.Hold line for 16-to-24-year-olds seeking cutting-edge hairstyles. The products are said to incorporate a technological breakthrough in holding power by combining ingredients to create a hold...

Hair care goes multiethnic.(Hair Care News)(ethnic hair care products have appeal for Caucasian, Hispanic and Asian women)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... Recognizing that ethnic hair care products have appeal for Caucasian, Hispanic and Asian women, the Soft Sheen-Carson division of L'Oreal plans to introduce a range of multiethnic products to prevent frizzy hair. Soft Sheen-Carson this...

Salon items a mixed blessing: diverted products are hot, but retailers say supplies are prone to disruptions.(Hair Care)(proliferation of diverted hair care products in chain drug stores can cause supply chain disruptions)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- The proliferation of diverted hair care products in chain drug stores is a mixed blessing, according to retailers and suppliers. "It's hot," Duane Reade senior vice president of sales and marketing Gary Charboneau says of the...

Just For Men sample offered.(Hair Care News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... Combe Inc. has developed a new, nonpermanent tryout version of Just For Men hair color to let men see how they would look if they colored away their gray. The tryout product was designed to give men a risk-free way to preview the results of...

ShiKai introduces natural line.(Hair Care News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... ShiKai Products has debuted ShiKai natural shampoos and conditioner. The five-SKU line is formulated with certified organic and wild-crafted botanicals, including shikakai. Shikakai extract is a soap-free detergent that is said to be extremely...

Two 'hot' intros ignite shampoos.(Hair Care)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- Two shampoos launched within the past year have already cracked the roster of the top 15-selling brands in the segment in drug stores, much to the delight of chain drug merchandisers. Dove shampoo from Unilever Home & Personal...

Ladies can't do without sprays, gels.(Hair Care)(Styling gel and hair spray are the products women "can't do without," according to Sally Beauty Co.'s ninth annual Sally CelebHeads survey)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... DENTON, Texas -- Styling gel and hair spray are the products women "can't do without," according to Sally Beauty Co.'s ninth annual Sally CelebHeads survey. Harris Interactive conducted the study, asking Americans what products they use to...

How Duane Reade sees it.(Hair Care)(is display of shampoo commoditizing the product)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- Are chain drug store hair care sets too predictable? Yes, asserts one supplier who has scrutinized chain drug stores around the country. Maybe so, says Duane Reade senior vice president of sales and marketing Gary...

'At drug chains only' a good way to go.(Hair Care)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- One way drug chains can compete with Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in the beauty care arena is by differentiating their stores with distinctive brands. "The future in the drug channel should lie in creating exciting, innovative,...

Teen hair care gets retail attention.(Hair Care)(Rite Aid is "targeting specific audiences like teens in all of our stores)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- Youth may be wasted on youth, but teenagers can be highly productive for chain drug retailers in such beauty categories as hair care. So it was no surprise when Rite Aid Corp. president and chief executive officer Mary Sammons...

Retailers, suppliers commit.(Hair Care)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- The importance of Hispanic consumers for drug chains is reflected by Walgreen Co.'s recent launch of an Internet site for Latinos. Now drug chains can market a hair color for men formulated especially for Hispanics. Combe...

Herbal Essences is restaged.(Hair Care News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... The Herbal Essences brand from the Clairol division of P&G has been revamped with new packaging to reflect a cleaner and more current look, as well as a new conditioning technology featuring Hawafena, a naturally derived protein complex. ...

Levlad launches soy products.(Hair Care News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... Levlad Inc. has introduced Nature's Gate Organics soy shampoo and conditioner. Soy is rich in linoleic acid, which acts as a waterproofing element, preventing brittle hair, according to a company spokeswoman. "Soy proves to be nature's...

Ads ramped up for John Frieda line.(Hair Care News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... New print and television ad campaigns are supporting Kao Corp.'s John Frieda brand umbrella, including the Frizz-ease, Sheer Blonde, Beach Blonde and Relax lines. The brand is being represented in ads by Alyssa Sutherland.

Davexlabs buys L'anza Int'l.(Hair Care News)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... Davexlabs, exclusive licensee of Murad hair care products, has acquired L'anza International, maker of Dry Hair Formula, Urban Elements, Strait Line Formula, Ctrl@Lanza, Volume Formula, Hair Repair Formula and Be Long-Long Hair Formula. The...

Drug stores are outlet of choice.(Hair Accessories)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- With appliances continuing to play a greater role in hair styling, suppliers and retailers say that drug stores' ability to position themselves as the outlet of first choice for these products will help drive sales of other hair...

Tried and true is best.(Hair Accessories)(Hair accessories market can be a difficult one, prone to changing fashion trends and consumers' whims)(Illustration)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- Retailers admit that the hair accessories market can be a difficult one, prone to changing fashion trends and consumers' whims. Consequently, they say, it is not a category that lends itself to bold merchandising initiatives....

Teen power calls shots in hair accessories.(Hair Accessories)
September 15, 2003... NEW YORK -- Much of the hair accessories category is dependent on consumers in their teen years and younger--a group of shoppers with ever-changing desires and needs. Consequently, suppliers and retailers say, keeping up with these...

Scunci kit promises professional styles.(Hair Accessories)(L&N Sales and Marketing Inc.)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... HATBORO, Pa. -- L&N Sales and Marketing Inc. is getting ready to unveil a seven-piece styling kit that a spokeswoman for the company says will allow women to get professional results at home. Marketed under its Scunci brand, the UStyle kit...

Deep discounting born.('70s)(Drug Emporium)(Brief Article)
September 15, 2003... WORTHINGTON, Ohio -- From its initial days in 1978 some industry experts expressed doubt over the long-term ability of Drug Emporium to compete and prosper. But few questioned the impact the company would have in its markets with a...