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  • Sales down as focus shifts to weight management

    It’s been a little more than a year since GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare announced the return of Alli (orlistat 60 mg capsules) to most stores in the United States and Puerto Rico. Today, the over-the-counter diet aid has reclaimed much of its lost dollar base and its No. 2 spot on the list of best-selling diet aids across total U.S. multi-outlets with $30.8 million in sales for the 52 weeks ended April 17.

  • Bausch + Lomb wins Walmart Supplier of the Year award
    LAVAL, Quebec — Valeant Pharmaceuticals announced Monday that its Bausch + Lomb brand has received a Supplier of the Year Award for U.S. manufacturing in the Consumables and Health and Wellness areas. 
     
    The award, presented at Walmart’s annual supplier summit, recognized Valeant for its current and long-term investment plans in U.S. manufacturing facilities, in particular, the facilities in Greenville, S.C., and Tampa, Fla., as well as a contact lens manufacturing facility in Rochester, N.Y. 
     

  • Speck debuts CandyShell Glitter smartphone cases

    SAN MATEO, Calif. -- Smartphone owners shopping the electronics aisle have a durable and stylish new case from Speck to consider.

    One of America's leading smartphone accessories brands has unveiled a new protective case called CandyShell Clear with Glitter, a shimmering new addition to the CandyShell collection.

  • Walmart continues upswing with 4.3% lift in U.S. sales
    BENTONVILLLE, Ark. - Walmart on Thursday reported a 4% lift in first-quarter revenues to $119.4 billion and a 4.3% lift in net sales across Walmart U.S. to $73.3 billion.
     

  • Amazon's higher prices are an opportunity for Target, Walmart

    LAS VEGAS -- Target and Walmart’s beverage and breakfast product pricing is significantly cheaper than Amazon's, according to a new study.

    Research conducted by Boomerang Commerce and presented at Shoptalk Monday in Las Vegas suggests that Target and Walmart could lure customers away from Amazon by expanding their assortments of pantry goods — such as canned food, snacks and other non-perishables — while maintaining competitive pricing.

  • Executives' Club of Chicago to name WBA's Stefano Pessina as 2016 International Executive of the Year
    CHICAGO - The Executives' Club of Chicago will be awarding Stefano Pessina, CEO Walgreens Boots Alliance, with the 2016 International Executive of the Year Award. 
     

  • McKesson, Walmart team on generics sourcing, extend distribution agreement
    SAN FRANCISCO and BENTONVILLE, Ark. — McKesson and Walmart announced a new generics sourcing agreement Monday alongside and extended distribution contract between the two companies. In a move aimed at improving value and scale for both parties, the agreement will see Walmart and McKesson jointly sourcing generics for their U.S. operations. 
     

  • Report: Walmart launches two-day shipping service

    Walmart is starting a two-day shipping subscription service and building a network of warehouses for packaging online orders. (Bloomberg)

     

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