Drug Store News articles from November 2007

Drug Store News archives from November 2007

Walgreens, New Orleans area celebrate unveiling of store 6,000.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW ORLEANS -- Less than two years after passing the 5,000-store mark, the growth juggernaut that is Walgreen Co. celebrated another big expansion milestone in its oft-repeated quest to reach 7,000 stores nationwide...

Democratic hopefuls scramble amid calls for healthcare reform.(First in a Two-Part Series)(political campigns must concentrate on health care sector )
November 12, 2007... WASHINGTON -- Don't look now, but the 2008 presidential election is just a year away. And with health care one of the hottest issues of the primary campaign, Democratic and Republican hopefuls are scrambling to project a coherent vision for the...

Walgreens says 'e komo mai' to Hawaii.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)
November 12, 2007... HONOLULU -- "E komo mai" means something akin to "you're always welcome" in Hawaiian. Walgreens brass extended that greeting here for the first time this month. In a colorful island sendoff that included a traditional Hawaiian blessing,...

A first look at friends of pharmacy.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)
November 12, 2007... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- It's been said over and over again. Community pharmacy must raise its voice in the chambers of Capitol Hill to communicate its crucial role in the delivery of America's health care. And now it seems that several men and...

Will debate pull the plug on $659m in pediatric OTCs?(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(Over The Counter)
November 12, 2007... WASHINGTON -- The most damning news to come out of last month's Food and Drug Administration joint advisory panel meetings on children's cough/ cold remedies was that pediatric cough/cold medicines don't work. At least that's the takeaway...

Clinic operators define future success strategies.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(Web Golinkin employee of RediClinic gives information on Retail Clinic Vendor Fair )
November 12, 2007... WASHINGTON -- Looking to bring clinic operators and suppliers together for one-on-one power sessions and to discuss the importance--and needs--of nurse practitioners working in such settings, the Convenient Care Association and Drug Store News...

Retail pharmacy industry loses two longtime contributors: Bolger was father of NACDS Marketplace.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(biography of Robert J. Bolger employee of National Association of Chain Drug Stores)(Biography)
November 12, 2007... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- In life and In business there are essentially two kinds of people: those who work hard behind the scenes, who leverage relationships and pull people and resources together to make things happen, and those who take credit for...

Retail pharmacy industry loses two longtime contributors: Roberts championed pharmacy education.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(biography of Wayne Roberts employee of Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.)(Biography)
November 12, 2007... WINTER PARK, Fla. -- Wayne Roberts, an industry veteran with more than 30 years in the pharmacy business, passed away Oct. 28. Most recently Roberts was director of trade and industry relations at Apotex and prior to that had a long career with...

Veria offers shoppers 'well-spring'.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(company opened a wellness centre)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ARLINGTON, Texas -- Consumers increasingly are expressing a desire to live a healthier life and so one company has stepped up with a holistic approach to meet that need: Veria. What makes Veria unique is its...

New research combines data and analysis on top players.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)
November 12, 2007... TAMPA, Fla. -- Chain Store Guide, a sister publication of Drug Store News, recently introduced comprehensive profiles, including both up-to-date analysis and in-depth data, on 16 of the top retailers operating across food, drug and mass. ...

Jean Coutu regroups to tackle Canada market.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(Jean Coutu Group Inc.)(Financial report)
November 12, 2007... LONGUEUIL, Quebec -- The Jean Coutu Croup last month set its sites on Ontario for future expansion, with plans for developing a new store concept to better compete with the dominant drug store player in that market--Shoppers Drug Mart. ...

Supervalu reports strong earnings, ramps up remodels.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(Financial report)
November 12, 2007... EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. -- Despite a lower-than-expected increase in same-store sales--due in part to its pharmacy division--Supervalu recorded strong earnings for its second quarter and said it's on track to remodel up to 120 stores by the end of...

Scouts honor Harvey Alstodt.(MAKING THE SCENE)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Michael Bloom of CVS Caremark, Jim Mastrian of Rite Aid, Harvey Alstodt of Del Labs, Chris Bodine of CVS Caremark and Bryan Shirtliff of Rite Aid with Boy Scouts at the 2007 Good Scout Honoree Luncheon. ...

Take care's Ryan gets ACNP prize.(American College of Nurse Practitioners )(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. -- At the American College of Nurse Practitioners National Clinical Conference in October, Take Care Health Systems' chief nurse practitioner officer Sandra Ryan (right) received the 2007 Nancy...

Dreilinq awarded for fundraisinq effort.(MAKING THE SCENE)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] NEW YORK -- Duane Reade chairman, president and chief executive officer Rick Dreiling was awarded the Jacob K. Javits Lifetime Achievement Award at the 13th Annual Lou Gehrig Sports Awards benefit held in October in...

Time is running out to save community pharmacy.(GUEST OPINION)
November 12, 2007... Just the other day, I read about an independent pharmacy closing at the end of the year in a tiny ranching community in the plains of eastern Montana. The next nearest pharmacy is 85 miles away. To be sure, that distance is an extreme...

Firsthand proof that retail clinics are flourishing.(OPINION)(Editorial)
November 12, 2007... Last month marked the one-year anniversary of the formation of the Convenient Care Association, a group with whom The Drug Store News Group has worked very closely to help expand this concept of retail-based healthcare delivery. To mark the...

Combined CVS Caremark results show greater-than-expected payoff.(CVS CAREMARK: Aquisition Builds Momentum)(Financial report)
November 12, 2007... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- The wisdom of putting CVS and the pharmacy benefit manager Caremark together under one powerful roof appears to be solidifying in the minds of many industry observers as CVS Caremark delivered strong third-quarter operating...

Growth at Minute Clinic more than clinic counts.(CVS CAREMARK: Aquisition Builds Momentum)
November 12, 2007... CVS subsidiary MinuteClinic, which currently operates more than 300 retail clinics, is undoubtedly an important part of CVS' business that will further set it apart from the competition, especially when taking into account CVS' PBM business....

CVS spotlights women's role as caregiver in latest ad campaign.(CVS CAREMARK: Aquisition Builds Momentum)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... WOONSOCKET, R.I. -- CVS is honoring women, who, as research has shown, often make most of the household healthcare decisions, with a new campaign dubbed "For All the Ways You Care." The multifaceted national campaign recognizes women's...

Caremark's McLure takes the helm at PCMA.(CVS CAREMARK: Aquisition Builds Momentum)(Pharmaceutical Care Management Association)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... DANA POINT, Calif. -- Caremark president Howard McLure has been elected chairman of the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association's board of directors. PCMA is the national association representing America's pharmacy benefit managers,...

CVS, ODEP team to employ disabled.(CVS CAREMARK: Aquisition Builds Momentum)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy and CVS Caremark have formed an alliance to encourage and promote the employment of people with disabilities through training and education, outreach and...

NCPA meeting an upbeat search for solutions.(CHAIN PHARMACY)
November 12, 2007... ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Staggered by anemic Medicare reimbursements, take-it-or-leave it third-party prescription contracts, mandatory mail-order coverage plans and other threats, independent pharmacy owners faced one of the toughest years in the...

Pharmacy owners see hopeful signs beyond near-term challenges.(CHAIN PHARMACY)
November 12, 2007... ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Despite the hardships many pharmacy owners say they face, the National Community Pharmacists Association's Annual Convention & Trade Expo also provided some good news. NCPA leaders who addressed attendees described growing...

N.C launches MTM program at Kerr.(medication therapy management program)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... RALEIGH, N.C. -- In a high-profile kick-off to a new, state-sponsored medication therapy management program, North Carolina's Lt. Governor Bey Perdue visited the Kerr Drug at North Hills Mall here Oct. 25 to announce the launch of ChecKmeds NC....

Indies back bill to boost PBM negotiating clout.(CHAIN PHARMACY)
November 12, 2007... WASHINGTON -- Independent pharmacy leaders are hoping for quick passage of companion bills in the House and Senate that would give them a limited antitrust exemption to collectively negotiate contracts with pharmacy benefit managers. The...

Mylan.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... Mylan and its subsidiary Mylan Pharmaceuticals have entered into an agreement with GlaxoSmithKline in relation to paroxetine hydrochloride extended-release tablets, the generic version of Paxil CR. Under the agreement, Mylan is given the...

Merck KgaA.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... Merck KGaA has decided to stop its research and development on diabetes products, even though the company is growing in revenue and recently purchased the company Serono, according to published reports. Instead, the company has decided to...

Novartis.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... Novartis has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its Voltaren gel 1 percent that is used for the treatment of pain associated with osteoarthritis. The gel, which has been proven to work on both the knees and joints,...

New CPT codes for MTM advances pharmacist billing efforts.(Current Procedural Terminology )
November 12, 2007... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The pharmacy profession has scored a major breakthrough in its ongoing effort to provide and bill for professional patient-care services. That breakthrough came when the American Medical Association approved the adoption...

First Health inks e-prescribing deals with SureScripts and RxHub.(CHAIN PHARMACY)
November 12, 2007... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- A major pharmacy benefit manager and pharmaceutical service provider has signed new operating agreements with the nation's two largest electronic prescription platform providers, accelerating the linkup of e-prescribing...

Market bulks momentum.(CHAIN PHARMACY)
November 12, 2007... Attention deficit hyperactivity drugs have become a part of American society over the past 20 years and sales numbers comparing 2006 with the first half of 2007 show" a continued increase in the ADHD market. The top five drugs all are on...

U.S. agencies eye potential links between ADHD drugs and heart risks.(CHAIN PHARMACY)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The federal Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality and the Food and Drug Administration have joined to study attention deficit hyperactivity disorder drugs and their potential for increased cardiovascular risks. The...

Generic introductions increase Rx volume, hurt profit.(GENERICS)(Financial report)
November 12, 2007... Once the 180-day exclusivity period for a generic drug disappears, pharmacy retailers experience a significant drop in profits as more generic manufacturers begin producing the drug, thereby decreasing its price and profit margin. The most...

Amid rise in generic applications, FDA targets drug review process.(GENERICS)
November 12, 2007... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- In a major overhaul of its generic drug approval process, the Food and Drug Administration is finalizing a new program aimed at increasing the number and variety of generic drug products available to consumers and healthcare...

Critical Therapeutics.(Critical Therapeutics Inc. introduces Zyflo CR)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... Critical Therapeutics has begun launching its new product Zyflo CR, a drug that is part of a co-promotional agreement between the company and Dey. Under the agreement that was made in March, the two companies will co-market the drug....

Sun Pharmaceutical's.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... The Food and Drug Administration has granted final approval for Sun Pharmaceutical's application to market a generic version of Novartis' Exelon. The drug, rivastgmine tartrate, is used to treat mild to moderate dementia associated with...

Advocates raise alarm over biodefense patent extensions.(GENERICS)
November 12, 2007... WASHINGTON -- An umbrella group of generic drug makers, insurers, employers and other healthcare cost-cutting proponents is crying foul over provisions in a biodefense bill that the group argues will extend drug monopolies for brandname drug...

Amneal, Indoco partner on ophthalmic products.(GENERICS)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... PATERSON, N.J. -- Amneal Pharmaceuticals and Indoco Remedies have finalized a joint venture partnership to develop, manufacture, market and distribute several products. The agreement will lead to an initial pipeline of at least 10 ophthalmic...

FDA's generic office overhaul plan draws lukewarm industry response.(GENERICS)
November 12, 2007... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The biggest trade group representing generic drug makers is proving less than enthusiastic about the Food and Drug Administration's highly touted overhaul of its generic drug approval process. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Generic companies on heals of branded counterparts.(GENERICS)
November 12, 2007... WASHINGTON -- At the third-annual Generic Pharmaceutical Association conference, which recently was held here, Doug Long, vice president of industry relations at IMS Health, talked about the numbers behind the generic drug industry and where...

NACDS member Navarro asks House panel to set aside bidding rules for Medicare DME.(GENERICS)
November 12, 2007... WASHINGTON -- Efforts by retail pharmacy advocates to turn aside a federal plan that forces pharmacies to bid for the right to sell durable medical equipment under the Medicare Part B reimbursement program reached a high point last month, with...

Industry mulls pros/cons of BTC class.(OVER THE COUNTER)
November 12, 2007... WASHINGTON -- Nov. 14 is shaping up to be a contentious day. That is the day when the Food and Drug Administration takes public comment on the feasibility behind a third class of drugs--a class that would be held behind the pharmacy counter and...

Bayer adds immunity supplement.(WHAT'S HOT)(Editorial)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... WAYNE, N.J. -- Bayer Healthcare may be looking to plop a little fizz into the dietary-supplement-so-you-don't-get-sick category with the recent introduction of its Alka-Seltzer Plus Immunity Complex, especially with the rampant success of such...

Measuring pressure: Tom Finnegan, Homedics.(Q & A)(Interview)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Homedics recently launched its BP300, a blood-pressure monitor employing both the auscultatory method and oscillometric method of measuring blood pressure, through the company's exclusive Digital Korotkoff...

Natural Products Expo attendance growth shows health of category.(OVER THE COUNTER)
November 12, 2007... BALTIMORE -- Natural Products Expo East last month posted 7 percent growth in overall attendance this year, with more than 25,000 attendees and 1,790 exhibits, the organization announced following the trade association's gathering of the...

Sugars become focus of bone, joint supplements.(OVER THE COUNTER)
November 12, 2007... NEW YORK -- While research out of the National Institutes of Health published in 2006 generated mixed reviews on the use of glucosamine and chondroitin in the relief of osteoarthritis pain, researchers from the University of Cambridge, the...

Online site pairs supplements with Rx drug.(OVER THE COUNTER)(Editorial)
November 12, 2007... NEW YORK -- Pharmacists may soon have the tools necessary to recommend vitamin and supplement use in concordance with any prescription drug therapy at their fingertips. NewsTarget.com, a natural health news and information site, recently...

Weight-loss drug Alli meeting expectations on all fronts.(OVER THE COUNTER)
November 12, 2007... PITTSBURGH -- It's been approximately one quarter following the launch of Alli as an over-the-counter weight-loss remedy, and already the nonprescription availability of orlistat is well exceeding expectations. First-year sales estimates...

Alli to maintain momentum with new ads.(OVER THE COUNTER)(GlaxoSmithKline PLC launched advertising campaign with Arnold Worldwide)
November 12, 2007... PITTSBURGH -- GlaxoSmithKline last month kicked off a new ad campaign to help capitalize on its new-found dieting celebrity, with a series of "next-generation" ads--ads that go beyond the typical "before-and-after" shots that typically define...

Family-planning focus moves from health to pleasure.(OVER THE COUNTER)(Church & Dwight Company Inc. launched Vibrating Touch Finger Massager for enhancing sexual well-being)
November 12, 2007... Church & Dwight last month announced the introduction of what could be the next evolution in sexual well-being items in mass outlets--the Trojan Her Pleasure Vibrating Touch Finger Massager. Like the vibrating rings, the finger massager...

CRN campaign donates money for kids' vitamin supplements.(OVER THE COUNTER)(Council for Responsible Nutrition )
November 12, 2007... WASHINGTON -- The "Life... supplemented" campaign last month contributed $6,000 to the national charity Nourish America (formerly Vitamin Relief USA) to benefit the Drake University Head Start program in Des Moines, Iowa. The contribution was...

Untapped breast-feeding market answer to room-baby health issues.(OVER THE COUNTER)
November 12, 2007... NEW YORK -- All this news about kids cough-cold medicines may prove to be an indirect benefit to another section in the drug store--breast-feeding. No matter what happens with kids cough-cold medicines, the industry has seen fit to...

Similasan last month was acquired by Hansruedi Juestrich, owner of Nahrin AG, an international manufacturer and distributor of natural food products, food supplements and cosmetics.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... Similasan last month was acquired by Hansruedi Juestrich, owner of Nahrin AG, an international manufacturer and distributor of natural food products, food supplements and cosmetics. "In the United States, Similasan products are highly...

Bayer Consumer Care.(Supplier News)(Bayer HealthCare L.L.C. Consumer Care Div. launched Aleve-D Sinus and Cold )(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... Bayer Consumer Care last month launched Aleve-D Sinus and Cold (formerly Aleve Cold and Sinus), which combines pseudoephedrine and naproxen sodium for all-day relief from multiple sinus and pain symptoms. According to a recent Bayer Consumer...

Amerifit Nutrition.(Supplier News)(refromulated it's AZO Cranberry supplement )(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... Amerifit Nutrition last month reformulated its AZO Cranberry supplement to include probiotic lactobacillus sporogenes and vitamin C. Two tablets now combine 900 mg of natural cranberry powder concentrate, 100 million CFUs of probiotic...

Kidz-Med.(Supplier News)(introduced Thermofocus 5-in-1 thermometer )(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... Kidz-Med, a division of American Scientific Resources, last month introduced its Thermofocus 5-in-1 thermometer exclusively in Walgreens. Thermofocus records a temperature in a second without touching a child's skin or ear, using infrared...

Alacer Corp.(Supplier News)(www.emergenC.com)(Website overview)
November 12, 2007... Alacer Corp., makers of Emergen-C, last month introduced a multifaceted interactive strategy around its new consumer Web site, found at www.emergenC.com. The site focuses on Alacer's "Feel the Good" brand message, employing unique...

Northwest Natural Products.(Supplier News)(launched Omega-3 nutritional supplement product )(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... Northwest Natural Products last month launched a new Omega-3 nutritional supplement product as part of its L'il Critters line. Omega-3 Gummy Fish is formulated with a chia seed extract as the source of Omega-3. It is being marketed against...

FDA to consider Merck switch statin, again.(OVER THE COUNTER)
November 12, 2007... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The proposed switch of Merck's Mevacor statin (lovastatin) is on the Food and Drag Administration advisory committee meeting docket for the third time--the agency's nonprescription drugs and endocrinologic and metabolic drugs...

Homeopathy becomes alternative as kids cough-cold questioned.(OVER THE COUNTER)
November 12, 2007... LOS ANGELES -- One day before the Food and Drug Administration met to examine the safety and effectiveness of over-the-counter cough-cold medicines for infants and young children, Hyland's hosted a media conference call to highlight homeopathic...

Congress looks to restrict DXM distribution due to abuse.(OVER THE COUNTER)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)(Consumer Healthcare Products Association)(United States. Congress. House to stop distribution of Dextromethorphan)
November 12, 2007... WASHINGTON -- Both the Consumer Healthcare Products Association and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores commended the U.S. House of Representatives' passing of H.R. 970, the Dextromethorphan Distribution Act of 2007, last month, which...

FDA committee to consider safety and efficacy of phenylephrine.(OVER THE COUNTER)(United States. Food and Drug Administration)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- One day after the Nonprescription Drugs Advisory Committee gathers to decide whether Merck's statin, Mevacor, should be switched to over-the-counter status, the committee will consider the possibility of a revision to the...

Cold season outlook up, retailers remain cautious.(OVER THE COUNTER)
November 12, 2007... NEW YORK -- After three relatively benign cough-cold seasons, retailers are cutting back on their preseason cough-cold buys. Outside of children's cough-cold products, which stand to suffer from the news generated by last month's Food and Drug...

Dignified Products.(Dignified Products introduces Pill Bottle Magnifier)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... Dignified Products recently introduced its Pill Bottle Magnifier, an item that helps those who have difficulty with vision to better read their prescription drug labels. "Medicine compliance is complicated by the inability to read the...

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... Smoking prevalence among people with disabilities is nearly 50 percent higher than among people without disabilities (29.9 percent vs. 19.8 percent), according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The study found...

Novartis.(Novartis AG to market Buckley's, Canada's No. 1 cough product )(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... Novartis is bringing Buckley's, Canada's No. 1 cough product according to Information Resources Inc. data for the 52 weeks ended Aug. 4, to the U.S. market. The brand will be introduced with two SKUs--a cough suppressant mixture and a chest...

Ultreo.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... Toothbrush maker Ultreo has filed a countersuit against Procter & Gamble alleging that P&G, which makes the Oral-B power toothbrush, is misleading consumers and dental professionals by falsely disparaging Ultreo. In September, P&G filed a...

Bare Escentuals.(Bare Escentuals Inc. appoints Jim Taschetta )(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... Bare Escentuals, which is known for its mineral-based makeup, has appointed former Procter & Gamble executive Jim Taschetta to the newly created position of chief marketing officer. Taschetta has held positions at Visa USA, Yodlee, The...

Conair Corp.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... Conair Corp. has acquired Allegro Manufacturing, the California-based global supplier of cosmetic bags and other bag-related categories, and plans to use some of its brand names with newly designed Allegro bags to launch more lines and expand...

Industry fights lead-tainted lipstick claims.(BEAUTY CARE)
November 12, 2007... WASHINGTON -- A recent report that claims to have found detectable levels of lead in more than half of the 33 brand-name lipsticks tested has some industry members digging in their heels to stress their commitment to product safety. While...

Visual display directs brushing habits.(WHAT'S HOT)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... Procter & Gamble's Oral-B toothbrush brand is looking to further innovate the oral care segment with the first power toothbrush with a wireless display to help consumers improve their brushing habits. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The new...

India market warms to cosmetics.(OVER THE COUNTER)(Financial report)
November 12, 2007... LITTLE FALLS, N.J. -- A newly released study has found that India has become a hotbed for cosmetics and toiletries as the taste for Western sophistication grows and women increasingly enter the work force and place a greater emphasis on...

Men's grooming gains social acceptance.(BEAUTY CARE)(Report)
November 12, 2007... Ask industry experts about the future of the men's grooming market, and the consensus appears to be one of optimism. Jamie Ross, creative director for The Doneger Group, a source for global market trends and merchandising strategies,...

Maybelline New York.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... Maybelline New York has named German supermodel Julia Stegner as its newest spokeswoman. She joins Maybelline New York's roster of celebrities, including Christy Turlington, Erin Wasson, Adriana Lima and Zhang Ziyi. Stegner will make her...

Kenton Athletics.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... Kenton Athletics, which is taking advantage of the growing natural personal care segment by targeting athletic men, launched its line a year ago at the Natural Products Expo East in Baltimore, and earlier this year brought it to 65 Whole Foods...

Retailers receive accolades for contributions to ethnic HBC.(Billy Geary and Pat Faye from Walgreen Co. and Kathy Horton from Rite Aid Corp. receive accolades)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LAS VEGAS -- Beauty executives from Rite Aid and Walgreens received awards at the recent American Health & Beauty Aids Institute's 2007 Ethnic HBC Mid-Year Buyers & Marketing Conference in honor of their...

Botanical makeup a natural for health-conscious shoppers.(BEAUTY CARE)(Financial report)
November 12, 2007... Aiming to appeal to consumers' desire for skin care products that have botanical elements or are positioned as natural or pure, manufacturers continue to look for ways to marry science and Mother Nature in hopes of bolstering sales in the skin...

Organics, minerals and men to drive beauty through 2008.(THE BUSINESS OF BEAUTY)(Report)
November 12, 2007... In the previous issue of The Business of Beauty, industry sources--taking their cue from fashion runways-predicted that for spring 2008 everybody will be talking about color. But what will be the hot products in the beauty aisles for 2008? ...

Value cosmetics push hipper, trendier message.(THE BUSINESS OF BEAUTY)
November 12, 2007... Manufacturers of value cosmetics continue to jazz up their product portfolios, offering beauty shoppers on-trend luxuries for less. A recent global beauty survey by The Nielsen Co. found that two-thirds of U.S. consumers believe the...

Sally Hansen goes bridal.(IN THE NEWS)
November 12, 2007... Del Laboratories' Sally Hansen brand teamed up with Conde Nast Bridal Media to take part in the first-ever, tourable show house that displays the best in bridal beauty, fashion, fitness, registry and home for those who are pre-engaged, engaged...

Q When buying cosmetics do you tend to buy based on price, brand or color selection? Why?(SHOPPER BUZZ)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "I don't mind if it is a little bit costly. I mostly look for brand and color because it has to suit my complexion." --Makati N., 57, Paris [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Color. I stick with the same thing, and...

Beauty marketing turns to technology to reach teens.(THE BUSINESS OF BEAUTY)(Report)
November 12, 2007... Within seconds of signing on AOL Instant Messenger, the AIM greeting page pops up, prominently displaying a fresh-faced model, a makeup brush and a Sonia Kashuk logo. A banner over a MySpace profile features the Philips Norelco razor and the...

Unilever film looks to clean up sales.(IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
November 12, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Unilever, which has been aggressively developing online marketing initiatives for several of its personal care brands, has teamed up with actor David Spade to help Axe users create "The World's Dirtiest Film." ...