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Category Management Handbook

General Merchandise: Health Care 2016

 Apr. 11, 2016

C-store sales of over-the-counter (OTC) medicine were mixed in 2015, according to IRI figures. The largest segment—internal analgesics—grew units 1.3%, while dollars rose nearly 7%. Cold/allergy/sinus and gastrointestinal remedies saw gains in liquid form but lost units in tablet form.

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Hi-Tech Pharmaceuticals Acquires LG Sciences

 Aug. 27, 2015

Adds to lineup of sports nutrition brands in c-stores, drug stores, other retailers

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Placing Value on Value Brands

Sponsored content from our partner Associated Distributors on Aug. 25, 2015

Growth in private label an opportunity for c-stores

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Boston Bans Synthetic Cannabinoid Products

Aug. 17, 2015

Police department will immediately begin enforcing new ordinance

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Tarver Joins Convenience Valet Board

Aug. 14, 2015

Former Kroger c-store exec one of two new directors

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Convenience Valet, BPI Sports Announce New Line Extensions

Jul. 17, 2015

Expand sports nutrition supplement lineup

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Hassan Signs Bill Restricting Sale of Synthetic Drugs

Jul. 13, 2015

N.H. legislation includes increasing access to treatment services

Company News

How CVS’s Acquisition of Target’s Pharmacies Could Threaten C-Stores

By Greg Lindenberg on Jun. 16, 2015

Larger deal has hidden format-blurring, convenience-encroaching implications

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Mr. Checkout to Begin Rolling Out SNORenz

May 27, 2015

Northstar announces distribution deal for anti-snoring product

Company News

The Drug Store of the Future Should Not Compete With C-Stores

May 07, 2015

CBX brand expert urges channel to “radically rethink” model, merchandise mix

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