La Roche-Posay, Vichy Products Debut at Walgreens

The L'Oréal skin care brands, both of which feature a more dermatological aspect, are also paired with a new merchandising display that offers consumers skin care and product advice.

Economy Issues Effect Change in Consumer Shopping Habits

SymphonyIRI looked at the new shopping behaviors and tactics consumers are exhibiting in the wake of the recession and the new world market environment.

Physicians Formula Reports 25% Sales Increase for Q2 2012

The company also noted that, in the food, drug and mass channel, its products achieved 8% point-of-sale dollar growth over the last 52 weeks versus the prior year period, whereas the overall masstige color cosmetics category only grew 6%.

Report Investigates the Nail Care Boom

Citing an increase in interest in DIY nail products and a great fashion focus on a manicured look, the new report highlights the rise of nail care products in the past few years and discusses where the trend has yet to go.

O Boticário Surpasses McDonald’s to Become Brazil’s Largest Franchise Chain

By: Fernanda Bonifacio

Opportunities in the Brazilian market spur the growth of retail doors and viability for international brands.

Walgreens Purchased Mid-South Regional Drug Store Chain

The drug store chain, which recently entered into a deal with Alliance Boots, has acquired 144 stores currently operated under the USA Drug, Super D Drug, May's Drug, Med-X and Drug Warehouse names.

CVS Shakes Up Beauty Board

The pharmacy retailer's beauty board interacts with beauty consumers through social media, and some of its beauty social media efforts are also being updated.

Walgreens to Purchase 45% of Alliance Boots

The current transaction sees an investment of $6.7 billion from Walgreens, and the pharmaceutical companies are planning an overall eventual merge within the next three years.