In brief | Nestlé, Alcon, Daiichi-Sankyo
9 April 2019
Nestlé Health Science has announced a partnership with Amazentis, Novartis has spun off Alcon, and Daiichi-Sankyo has changed its chief executive officer.
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Ponroy to acquire Italian OTC firm Pasquali
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5 April 2019
France's Ponroy Santé Group is expanding its international presence by acquiring Italian OTC company Pasquali Healthcare for an undisclosed sum.
Compeed transforms HRA Pharma in 2018
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5 April 2019
Acquiring the Compeed brand helped HRA Pharma increase its worldwide sales by 72% to EUR210 million (USD237 million) in 2018.
Karo makes change at top under new owner EQT
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3 April 2019
Sweden's Karo Pharma has appointed Christoffer Lorenzen as chief executive officer following the resignation of Peter Blom.
Walgreens Boots Alliance has difficult quarter
3 April 2019
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) reported organic growth of 2.5% in the three months ended 28 February 2019. Executive vice chairman Stefano Pessina said the quarter had been the "most difficult" since the formation of the company at the end of 2014.
Church & Dwight agrees Flawless acquisition
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1 April 2019
Church & Dwight is boosting its specialty haircare portfolio by acquiring the Flawless and Finishing Touch hair-removal brands from Ideavillage in a deal worth up to USD900 million.
Retail in brief | Shop Apotheke Europe and more
1 April 2019
Shop Apotheke Europe has released financial results for the first quarter of 2019, while Vitamin Shoppe and McKesson have recently announced senior management changes.