Drug Store News articles from March 2008

Drug Store News archives from March 2008

Bush budget squeezes already-thin FDA, critics say.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)
March 3, 2008... WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration last month was the recipient of a proposed 5.7 percent increase in its budget, representing a total dollar increase of some $129.7 million-$50.7 million in increased government funding and $79...

Budget cutters' favorite target would again bear brunt.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)
March 3, 2008... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The anti-pharmacy budget whackers at the Bush White House are at it again. True to his apparent conviction that there's no easier target for the budget axe than pharmacy, President Bush unveiled a federal budget proposal...

Walgreens.(PEOPLE WATCH)(Walgreens Has Announced Retirment John Gleeson senior vice president and chief strategy officer )(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Walgreens last month announced that senior vice president and chief strategy officer John Gleeson is retiring after more than 45 years with thecompany. Robert Zimmerman vice president of corporate development, will lead the strategy group, and...

Maxell Corp. of America.(PEOPLE WATCH)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Industry veteran Dan Patrican is leaving Maxell Corp. of America on March 31 "to pursue other opportunities." Patrican is vice president of branded sales and on the company's board of directors.

Wal-Mart alters clinic strategy.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)
March 3, 2008... BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart is expanding its reach into the healthcare sector with its plans to operate 400 co-branded, in-store health clinics by 2010. The move comes on the heels of the retailer's announcement that it plans to offer...

NACDS Successful Selling event guides new vendors to the market.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)
March 3, 2008... LINCOLNSHIRE, Ill. -- Underscoring its commitment to helping small- and mid-sized companies successfully develop their business at retail, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores hosted in February its second Successful Selling...

Supply chain conference to showcase new solutions.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)
March 3, 2008... To the surprise of no one in pharmacy retailing, supply chain activities have become one of the most critical aspects of the business. With Wal-Mart setting the bar on just-in-time distribution efficiency and operating costs rising across the...

Safeway feels impact of generics.(SUPERMARKET RX)
March 3, 2008... PLEASANTON, Calif. -- Safeway reported another strong quarter, but lower same-store sales were attributed in part to pharmacy sales. The chain also confirmed it would start testing a smaller-store format in the first half of the year. ...

Costco discounts Rx for uninsured.(SUPERMARKET RX)
March 3, 2008... ISSAQUAH, Wash. -- Costco is enrolling up to 5,000 new members per week in its Costco Member Prescription Program that gives uninsured members deep discounts on hundreds of prescription drugs. The program launched at pharmacies last July...

Tesco accelerated expansion prompts response from rivals.(SUPERMARKET RX)
March 3, 2008... RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- When Tesco opened its first stores in Los Angeles last December, it said it would have 50 Fresh & Easy outlets opened by the end of February. And it reached that goal last month, with time to spare. Tesco opened its...

POC marketing connects Rx, customers.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(point-of-care educational marketing)
March 3, 2008... Is your pharmacy patient a needle in the healthcare haystack? Pharmacy marketing is in the midst of an evolution thanks in part to targeted point-of-care educational marketing that has proven to be a high-powered tool with attractive...

The PRISM effect: measuring in-store marketing impact.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)
March 3, 2008... In the past, brand marketing was premised upon a single premise that by the time the consumer entered the store and walked up to the aisle, she already knew exactly what brand she wanted to buy. Today, that couldn't be further from the truth....

Only the other side would root against Anderson.(OPINION)(Steve Anderson)
March 3, 2008... One year on the job and if you don't like where National Association of Chain Drug Stores president and chief executive officer Steve Anderson is leading community pharmacy you must be rooting for the other side. For years I have heard...

Correction.(Correction notice)
March 3, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In the Feb. 11 issue of Drug Store News, the incorrect photo of John Gans was published in the "Project Destiny: Fixing a broken healthcare system" story in The Fixers special report.

With sharper eye on expenses, Walgreens sticks to growth plan.(Walgreens Full Throttle)
March 3, 2008... Even Walgreen Co.'s, the crown jewel of chain drug store retailing, is struggling with a scary economic outlook, an anemic flu season, margin pressures in generic prescription drugs and high labor costs. Those forces have whipsawed pharmacy...

Walgreens' hectic expansion campaign: filling in and breaching new retail markets.(Walgreens Full Throttle)
March 3, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Somewhere in America, a new Walgreens drug store will almost certainly open for the first time today. And the battle for prescription and front-end customers--a battle waged at high-traffic intersections all over the...

Future success depends on integrated services.(Walgreens Full Throttle)
March 3, 2008... Health care in the United States is becoming decentralized, information-driven and increasingly reliant on highly specialized and often very expensive drug therapy, often requiring complex delivery regimens and professional intervention....

'Leveraging the box' with power of brands.(Walgreens Full Throttle)
March 3, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] They call it "leveraging the box." In Walgreens' parlance, it means seeding many of the company's nearly 6,200 drug stores with products, services and departments that pull in convenience-oriented shoppers and push...

Amid changes, Walgreens retains deep leadership pool.(Walgreens Full Throttle)
March 3, 2008... Its long-term succession plan apparently set, Walgreen Co. is holding fast to its time-tested policy of promoting its next generation of leaders from within. The elevation last May of Greg Wasson to president and chief operating officer...

Corporate altruism that pays dividends.(Walgreens Full Throttle)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... "If we can't do it, who can?" That challenge was uttered last June by Randy Lewis, senior vice president of distribution and logistics, at the grand opening of Walgreen Co.'s next-generation distribution center in Anderson, S.C. The new,...

Education, outreach improve health outcomes.(Diabetes Roundtable)(Discussion)
March 3, 2008... Within days of the United Nations' resolution to improve diabetes prevention and treatment efforts in all member nations, Drug Store News convened its own panel of experts to examine ways pharmacy retailers and their supplier partners can drive...

GPhA spotlights patent reform.(CHAIN PHARMACY)(Generic Pharmaceutical Association)
March 3, 2008... BOCA RATON, Fla. -- The theme of the recent Generic Pharmaceutical Association's annual meeting held her was "Generics: The Right Choice for Better Health." Hot-button issues examined at the three-day event ranged from the ongoing need for...

Push for biogenerics gathers steam.(CHAIN PHARMACY)(Coalition for a Competitive Pharmaceutical Market)
March 3, 2008... WASHINGTON -- The generic drug industry and its advocates are turning up the heat in their campaign for a workable review and approval pathway at the Food and Drug Administration for biogeneric drugs. At stake are billions of dollars in...

What's next for e-prescribing?(Q&A)(Rick Ratliff)(Kevin Hutchinson)(Interview)
March 3, 2008... Rick Ratliff, Hutchinson, Kevin SureScripts With much of the groundwork laid for the rapid national expansion of electronic prescribing and more doctors embracing paperless prescriptions and the benefits of health information technology,...

FDA seeks 5.7 percent budget increase.(CHAIN PHARMACY)
March 3, 2008... WASHINGTON -- The Food and Drug Administration has released its proposed budget for fiscal year 2009 from the Bush administration. The agency is asking for nearly $2.4 billion, "to protect and promote public health." This amount represents a...

Mirixa.(Supplier News)(appointments and dismissals)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Mirixa's board of directors has announced that effective immediately, its chief executive officer Donald Hackett no longer will be with the company. Mirixa is a pharmacy software provider that delivers medication therapy management, adherence,...

Intranasal treatments.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Studies have been taken place for decades to find ways to combat Alzheimer's disease, but recently news has been spreading that the way to fight the disease is with intranasal treatments, according to published reports. Several studies are...

Ranbaxy Laboratories.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Ranbaxy Laboratories has received tentative approval from the Food and Drug Administration for esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules, 20 mg and 40 mg. This is the genetic version of AstraZeneca's drug, Nexium. Nexium is indicated...

Chains expand offerings for diabetics.(CHAIN PHARMACY)
March 3, 2008... The rampant rise of diabetes as one of the nation's most acute healthcare problems is spurring an explosion in in-store services and product offerings among U.S. pharmacy operators. With obesity levels rising and many Americans still...

Health Mart's Life Center a new option for diabetics.(CHAIN PHARMACY)
March 3, 2008... MCDON0UGH, Ga. -- As McKesson Corp. continues to ramp up its Health Mart franchise pharmacy operation, the wholesale and healthcare giant also continues to roll out new customer service and merchandising initiatives for the fast-growing...

Treatment innovations response to diabetes problem.(CHAIN PHARMACY)
March 3, 2008... According to a study commissioned by the American Diabetes Association, diabetes is costing Americans $174 billion annually. This figure has increased by 32 percent since 2002. Medical costs for the care of people with diabetes are estimated to...

Former SureScripts chief joins Prematics.(CHAIN PHARMACY)(Kevin Hutchinson joined Prematics as its chief executive officer)
March 3, 2008... BETHESDA, Md. -- The election last month of Kevin Hutchinson to head operations at the physician technology provider Prematics brings the former chief of SureScripts and electronic prescribing pioneer full circle. Hutchinson, who guided...

Program examines IT solutions to monitor older patients' care.(PHARMACY AUTOMATION)
March 3, 2008... WORCESTER, Mass. -- Nearly 60 percent of older adults in the United States use five or more different medications per week, and nearly 1-in-5 uses 10 different medications. Hospital and emergency room visits may further complicate the tracking...

PocketScript to aid chronic-care management.(PHARMACY AUTOMATION)
March 3, 2008... BOSTON -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and Zix have joined to conduct a program to enroll eligible patients in chronic care through e-prescribing alerts. Zix's PocketScript e-prescribing service will be used in the program to...

QS/1 introduces wireless handheld device.(VENDOR Roundup)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... QS/1 has a wireless handheld device, which combines hardware with user-friendly software to improve customer service and behind-the-counter functionality. This device offers a mobile method of recording on-hand inventory counts in the pharmacy...

ScriptPro helps hospital win award.(VENDOR Roundup)(Best Practices Award)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists has presented its Best Practices Award in Health-System Pharmacy to Brian O'Neal, John Worden and Rick Couldry of the University of Kansas Hospital for innovations in chemotherapy preparation...

Innovation expanding PharmASSIST to retail pharmacies.(VENDOR Roundup)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Innovation's PharmASSIST family of products: workflow software, counting technologies and scalable robotics systems is now being introduced in retail pharmacies after success within government departments like including he Air Force. ...

Study attempts to clear the air about Rx pill dust dangers.(PHARMACY AUTOMATION)
March 3, 2008... DREXEL, Mo. -- Does the air in a typical pharmacy pose a risk to employees? That was the question raised by a research team that looked at the air quality in some U.S. pharmacies for an industry-sponsored report. The study's aim: to assess...

Emdeon expanding SentryRx.(VENDOR Roundup)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Before and after the adjudication process, Emdeon's SentryRx examines claims and notifies pharmacies of opportunities for improved reimbursement through in-store soft messaging, hard rejects, and/or web-based reporting. Edits and actions...

Hangover prevention attempts move to supplement aisle.(OVER THE COUNTER)(Editorial)
March 3, 2008... PLYMOUTH, Minn. -- Approximately 33 million adults between the ages of 25 and 64 drank five or more alcoholic beverages on at least one occasion between January and June 2007, according to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and...

Cough-cold au naturale.(Q&A)(Basil Theofanopoulos, Gerolymatos general manager)(Interview)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Basil Theofanopoulos, Gerolymatos How might January's FDA emphasis on not using kids cough-cold medicines in children under 2 impact sales of more natural alternatives? Drug Store News tapped Basil Theofanopoulos, Gerolymatos general...

Canada lifts disease-state restrictions.(OVER THE COUNTER)(Editorial)
March 3, 2008... TORONTO -- Changes to Canada's Food and Drug Act. scheduled to take effect June 1, will allow dietary supplement manufacturers to apply for disease-state claims for conditions not previously allowed. The rule changes have created some...

Nutrition bars join chocolate craze.(WHAT'S HOT)(Abbott Laboratories)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Abbott Laboratories showcased a new ZonePerfect nutrition bar touting the benefits of dark chocolate, a first for the nutrition bar set, at the ECRM Vitamin, Diet & Sports Nutrition conference in Destin, Fla. According to the...

CMS expands competitive bidding for DMEPOS to 70 new markets.(HOME HEALTH CARE)(Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)(Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics and Supplies )
March 3, 2008... BALTIMORE -- At the beginning of the year, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services named 70 new metropolitan statistical areas that will be part of the second phase of a competitive bidding program designed to help lower Medicare...

New Year's resolutions provide January bump smoking cessation.(HOME HEALTH CARE)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... PITTSBURGH -- GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare sold 1 million boxes of smoking cessation products in January 2008, including NicoDerm CQ patches, Nicorette gum and Commit lozenges, the company announced last month. "We are thrilled to...

Slow cold season plus FDA ban impact sales.(ECRM[R]: Cough, Cold and Allergy)
March 3, 2008... Slow starts to cough-cold seasons often serve as the scapegoat for slow fourth-quarter sales among retailers and suppliers alike. This year was no different, except to say it may have been justified. Slow starts to cough-cold seasons in years...

Homeopathy touted as alternative for kids' symptoms.(ECRM[R]: Cough, Cold and Allergy)
March 3, 2008... While the Food and Drug Administration ponders the apparent safety and efficacy of kids cough-cold medicines in children under age 6, there are several companies positioning their products as potential alternatives to systemic nonprescription...

Infant cough-cold recall stings, rules for kids still pending.(ECRM[R]: Cough, Cold and Allergy)
March 3, 2008... The Food and Drug Administration in January officially declared that use of any cough-cold products in children under the age of 2 was inappropriate. And while that announcement, which underscored the industry's voluntary recall of such...

Study: few ER visits due to kids cough-cold products.(ECRM[R]: Cough, Cold and Allergy)(Report)
March 3, 2008... The journal Pediatrics, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics, last month released a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report finding that a relatively low number of emergency department visits for children under 12 years of...

Reckitt purchase expands U.S. opportunities.(ECRM[R]: Cough, Cold and Allergy)(Adams Respiratory Therapeutics is acquired by)
March 3, 2008... One of drug retailing's recent success stories in the cough-cold space, Adams Respiratory Therapeutics was officially acquired by Reckitt Benckiser in January in a deal worth approximately $2.3 billion. Reckitt Benckiser, in the coming...

Zyrtec hits retail shelves in record time.(ECRM[R]: Cough, Cold and Allergy)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Supply chains across some of the top names in mass and drug went into overdrive to deliver newly switched Zyrtec to allergy-suffering consumers. Zyrtec became available at select Wal-Mart U.S. stores as early as Jan....

Three trends you must know.(ECRM[R]: Cough, Cold and Allergy)
March 3, 2008... 1 Kids cough-cold The biggest question coming out of this year's cough-cold season is whether cold remedy marketers will be able to target parents with products indicated for children under 6. It's more than a $300-million question, the total...

New competition comes to OTC aisle.(ECRM[R]: Cough, Cold and Allergy)
March 3, 2008... It's the biggest switch to hit allergy shelves since Schering-Plough brought Claritin over the counter in 2002, and it's expected to drive quite a bit of allergy-related visits to the drug store this year. McNeil Consumer Healthcare began...

DXM still under fire as teen misuse studied.(ECRM[R]: Cough, Cold and Allergy)(dextromethorphan)
March 3, 2008... While both the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association continue to lobby for retail-friendly restrictions on the sale of dextromethorphan--restricting sale of the unfinished ingredient to Food...

ECRM retailer attendees.(ECRM[R]: Cough, Cold and Allergy)
March 3, 2008... 99 cents Only Stores: Susan Ford A & P: Hilda Ponce AAFES: Tim Calkins Adcamp Associates: Mike Lebo Amazon.com: Jeff Fernandez and Suzanne Hoole AmerisourceBergen Corp.: Kathy Passaretti, Marybeth Scott and Steve Tkacz...

Ice Taps.(ECRM[R]: Cough, Cold and Allergy)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... After consumer research and review, Ice Taps has moved from an over-the-counter product to an all-natural herbal supplement. Solstice Medicine Company has created bolder branding and packaging to reach the new generation of health-savvy...

Dr. Fresh.(ECRM[R]: Cough, Cold and Allergy)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Dr. Fresh recently unveiled its 1 Gallon Cool Mist Ultrasonic Humidifier. The product, inspired by Disney's Winnie the Pooh and his favorite sweet treat--honey, features a breeze quiet operation and auto shutoff when the tank is empty. ...

Adams Respiratory Therapeutics.(ECRM[R]: Cough, Cold and Allergy)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Adams Respiratory Therapeutics has introduced a line of Mucinex extended-release bi-layer tablets: Maximum Strength Mucinex (1,200 mg guaifenesin), Maximum Strength Mucinex DM for cough control (1,200 mg guaifenesin/60 mg dextromethorphan HBr)...

Gerolymatos.(ECRM[R]: Cough, Cold and Allergy)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Gerolymatos Earlier this year, Gerolymatos introduced its European nasal saline spray, Breathe Again, to the United States, where, according to IRI Data, it became the No. 1 saline nasal spray in drug stores in October. [ILLUSTRATION...

Boiron.(ECRM[R]: Cough, Cold and Allergy)(oscillococcinum medicine for the treatment of flu)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Unlike other over-the-counter medicines, Oscillococcinum shortens both the duration and severity of flu symptoms as shown by clinical studies. The Food and Drug Administration-regulated drug is manufactured according to good manufacturing...

Novitra.(ECRM[R]: Cough, Cold and Allergy)(Drug overview)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Novitra cold sore treatment is clinically proven to reduce the duration and severity of a cold sore event. The unique combination of zinc oxide and glycine (an amino acid) allows this "activated" zinc to penetrate the skin and attach itself to...

Zucol.(ECRM[R]: Cough, Cold and Allergy)
March 3, 2008... Zucol ColdCare is being offered for the first time in the U.S. drug channel. Zucol contains the same clinically proven medicine as the top-selling cold care product in Germany and the same formulation has proven successful in the U.S. natural...

Oasis.(ECRM[R]: Cough, Cold and Allergy)(Oasis Medical Inc. announces launch of nasal sprays)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Oasis announced the launch of its new brand, Oasis Nasal Spray and Wash, in March at the ECRM Cough, Cold and Allergy show in Destin, Fla. Created by ear, nose and throat specialist Dr. Scott Cordray, Oasis nasal products treat nasal...

Societal pressures on image drive men's personal care.(BEAUTY CARE)
March 3, 2008... U.S. employment increasingly is shifting toward professional and management jobs that require greater attention to appearance, and the media is increasingly bombarding men with images of the "ideal" male--both moves that spell great opportunity...

Woodridge Labs.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Woodridge Labs has been busy gearing up for the relaunch and extension of several brands, including Heavy Duty and Psssssst. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Heavy Duty, best known for its indie-retro skin care line, is entering the hair care...

Concern raised over baby product safety.(BEAUTY CARE)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Concern over the presence of phthalates resurfaced last month when a study published in the February issue of the journal Pediatrics suggested that the use of baby care products may expose infants to the chemicals; however, the Personal Care...

New men's line lights up category.(WHAT'S HOT)(NXT is launching its new NXT Light Skincare for Men)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... The men's skincare segment is lighting up--literally. NXT, which is part of the Clio group of brands and products, is launching its new NXT Light Skincare for Men. What sets the line apart is the packaging. Each product is packaged in...

Banana Boat.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Banana Boat is getting ready for summer with a string of line extensions and a new Ultra Defense line that is enriched with aloe vera and vitamins A and E. Ultra Defense also offers protection with the patented...

Charles Worthington London.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Charles Worthington London has introduced Big Waves, a new line tailor-made for curly, wavy and textured hair types. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new line includes Big Waves shampoo, conditioner and definition cr6me to transform unruly...

SBB.(Supplier News)(product relaunch)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... SBB has announced the relaunch of Salon Selectives hair care during the first quarter. One of the most popular hair care brands of the 1990s, Salon Setectives is being brought back to the market by a small group of executives who acquired...

Skatelab looks to launch into PBC.(BEAUTY CARE)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... LOS ANGELES -- Skatelab, a brand aimed at boys ages 6 to 15, is looking to further reach skaters by extending its brand through licensing deals. Through its licensing program, Skatelab hopes to eventually carve out some space in the personal...

Maybelline New York.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Maybelline New York has launched products for eyes, lips and brows for 2008. To help make eyes pop, the company has introduced the Define-A-Lash volume mascara for thick, clump-free lashes. The product features a patented...

Alberto-Culver.(Executive News)(Alberto-Culver Co. appoints Gina Boswell)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Alberto-Culver has named Gina Boswell president of global brands, overseeing research and development, and consumer insights, for such global brands as Alberto V05, TRESemme, St. Ives and Nexxus. Prior to joining Alberto-Culver, Boswell...

Boots Retail International.(Executive News)(Martin Waters resigns)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Boots Retail International has announced that Martin Waters, the company's chief executive officer, has resigned. A successor has not yet been named, but in the interim, Kevan Quantock will continue to lead the Boots team in North America....

Health-conscious consumers put higher demands on food ingredients.(CONSUMABLES)
March 3, 2008... Special needs foods are moving into the mainstream. "These are really hot areas," said Melissa Abbott, senior trendspotter and analyst for The Hartman Group. "They used to be reserved for core consumers, but we're seeing interest move into the...

Interbrand.(Supplier News)(Interbrand Corp. to provide packaging initiatives for the Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co.)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Interbrand announced that its Cincinnati arm will lead the design and packaging initiatives for the William Wrigley Co. of Chicago. Ronny Kastner, executive director of the Cincinnati account management team, will serve as the Wrigley...

Lindt & Spruengli.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Spruengli has posted strong sales figures, benefitting from a growing taste for premium-quality products. Full-year sales at Lindt & Spruengli, which has products including Lindor pralines and gold-wrapped...

Fiber may give cereal healthy boost.(CONSUMABLES)
March 3, 2008... Faced with slow growth and nearly total household penetration, cereal manufacturers face a big challenge in finding new ways to appeal to consumers. They may have found a hit with products positioned for good digestive health. ...

Snickers charges up its brand.(WHAT'S HOT)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Mars has combined hunger satisfaction and a boost of energy with its new Snickers Charged, a candy bar that contains 60 mg of added caffeine, taurine and B vitamins. "Research shows that consumers desire a product that not only provides a...

Devices jolt battery sales.(GENERAL MERCHANDISE)
March 3, 2008... Sales of rechargeable batteries posted double-digit gains last year, and to keep pace with that surge, suppliers are creating more powerful and sophisticated chargers and batteries that are due out soon or in stores already. Delkin...

Canon.(Supplier News)(Canon Has Promoted Tamotsu Nakamura as Executive Vice President And General Manager . He is Replace Ryoichi Bamba)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Canon has promoted Tamotsu "Ted" Nakamura to the position of executive vice president and general manager for Canon's USA Imaging Systems Group. Nakamura replaces Ryoichi Bamba, who moved to become president and chief executive officer of Canon...

Sara Lee and Henkel have formed a partnership to launch a new line of air fresheners in the United States.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Sara Lee and Henkel have formed a partnership to launch a new line of air fresheners in the United States. The Renuzit Tri-Scents air freshener debuted in February after a successful run in Europe and Australia. The air freshener automatically...

Warner Home Video.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Warner Home Video is releasing 22 classic films starring Frank Sinatra in five collections on May 13, with 11 of the films appearing on DVD for the first time. The DVDs and boxed sets will debut on the 10th anniversary of the passing of...

Packaged Facts.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
March 3, 2008... Research firm Packaged Facts forecasts the U.S. market for household cleaning products will grow slowly the next several years and hit $8.1 billion by 2012 from $7.3 billion in 2007. Packaged Facts expects the main growth drivers to be...