WASHINGTON -- Easing restrictions on drug companies' television and radio product advertising, the Food and Drug Administration has begun a new era in the direct-to-consumer marketing of prescription medicines...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Carr Gottstein Foods here has signed up McKesson Corp., San Francisco, as the chain's exclusive supplier of pharmaceuticals for the next five years.McKesson recently entered the Alaska market with...
SPRINGDALE, Ark. -- Harps Food Stores here is planning a chainwide rollout of an expanded skin care section with higher price point items.Traditionally, Harps has carried more low-end skin care products such as Suave...
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio -- Riesbeck Food Markets' pharmacy here is aiming to increase customer traffic and loyalty through its new Blood Pressure Club, the latest of a number of popular disease-management programs at...
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Big Bear Stores here plans to embark next month on an 18-store test rollout of party-music compilations in compact discs and cassettes.Jukebox listening stations, measuring 3 feet by 7 feet with five...
CINCINNATI -- Kroger Co. here is rolling out part of the Sundown vitamin line to banner stores in all 11 Kroger Marketing Areas following a yearlong test at three of its KMAs.The retailer will merchandise 127...
HOUSTON -- In response to increased competition from pet superstores, Gerland's Food Fair here plans to double the size of its pet care department at its Deer Park store, which is now being remodeled.The new section...