Many pharmacists probably already have seen prescriptions for Glucophage (metformin hydrochloride), a new drug developed for patients with noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, or NIDDM.The oral antihyperglycemic, from Bristol-Myers Squibb Co....
LONDON (FNS) -- ASDA Group here said it continued to outperform the U.K. food retail industry with an after-tax profit of $282.19 million (178.6 million pounds) on an 8.2% rise in sales to $8.35 billion for the year ended April 29.This compares...
City Council Pathmark Plan VetoedCity Mayor Rudolph Giuliani vetoed a plan drafted by the City Council which would have allowed Pathmark Stores, based here, to build a supermarket in Queens.Giuliani opposed a clause in the plan that would have...
WASHINGTON -- The Food Marketing Institute here is considering creating a total fresh foods trade show, which would encompass all aspects of the perishables industry in supermarkets, from produce to prepared meals.The supermarket trade association...
A&P Selects Group Presidentsre has selected new presidents for several of its operating groups.After being involved in day-to...
WAYNE, N.J. -- After closing 24 underperforming stores last year, Grand Union Co. here said it is implementing a special...