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Articles in May 1, 1995 issue of Drug Store News

• Phar-Mor, creditors agree to pursue reorganization plans
  by James Frederick
• Revlon consolidates as it expands its vision
  by Liz Parks
• Chain drug still dominates pharmacy sales
• Thrifty PayLess changes focus in '94
  by Allene Symons
• Fay's posts record earnings in fiscal '94
  by Lisa I. Fried
• Nail treatments shine brightly; more consumers are choosing at-home remedies as opposed to salon services
  by Liz Parks
• Specialty segments strong in sun care
  by Barbara White
• New intros spark shaving, deodorants; shaving scores as consistent money-maker at chains
  by Barbara White
• Prognosis is good for home diagnostics
  by Mike Troy
• Greeting cards deliver the right message; stores, manufacturers fine-tune selection to meet specific needs
  by Allene Symons
• Drug chains stand by consumables; single-serving, non-carbonated beverages make the largest strides
  by Leslie Gilbert Elman
• Eye makeup sees decline as shadow sales fall
• Rite Aid breaks down wall between pharmacy, front-end
  by Lisa I. Fried
• Using controlled labels to establish a niche
  by Lisa I. Fried
• Walgreens maintains competitive edge
  by James Frederick
• Value to customers high on CVS' list
  by Lisa I. Fried
• Medicine Shoppe ties success to satisfied customers
  by Mike Troy
• Makeup puts on its best face; marketing, distribution, competitive prices give drug chains the edge
  by Liz Parks
• Aggressive marketing sparks ethnic sales
  by Liz Parks
• OTCs defining chain drug's image
  by Mike Troy
• OTC departments' diversity enhances health image
  by Mike Troy
• Lack of rain dampens umbrella sales; innovative merchandising offsets fallen consumer demand
  by Wendy Friesen
• Non-fat candies a sweet spot in chains
• More restructuring raises concern for PDN's future
  by Ken Rankin
• Restrictions may not benefit Medicaid
  by Ronald Ziegler
• Peak performance: drug chains reach new heights
  by Marie Griffin
• Eckerd hits stride with record results
  by Mike Troy
• Thrift now offers 'complete package.'
  by James Frederick
• Cosmetics show only mild growth; dollar volume has increased but unit sales are down
  by Liz Parks
• Drug chains No. 1 in hair care sales
  by Lisa I. Fried
• Premium still has a place in oral care: high-end brushes continue to dominate crowded oral care departments
  by Barbara White
• Private label does well in feminine hygiene; contraceptive manufacturers try new ad campaigns
  by Mike Troy
• Photo stays focused on growth in drug chains; enhanced photo departments develop image as the processing source
  by Allene Symons
• Batteries gain force in 1994; alkaline still accounts for the lion's share of sales
  by Allene Symons
• Lipsticks show rosy growth with new launches
  by Liz Parks
• Manufacturer coupons still spark sales if used correctly
• Pre-recorded videotape roars into stores
  by Allene Symons
• American reorganization on a roll
• Expanded Revco charts bold course
  by James Frederick
• How the industry fared
• New launch catapults women's fragrance sales
  by Liz Parks
• Smooth sailing in skin care; when consumers think of clear skin, they think of drug stores first
  by Lisa I. Fried
• Nutritional products show healthy sales gains; public insecurity about poor eating habits drives growth
  by Mike Troy
• GM offered pizzazz and profit in 1994; drug chains see across-th-board gains, but competition is intensifying
  by Allene Symons
• Audio and video sales up, but margin is down
  by Allene Symons
• Iced drinks beverages' cup of tea
• Wholesalers showcase strengths at NWDA
  by Allene Symons
• Will baseball cards strike out?
  by Leslie Gilbert Elman
• Rejuvenating Rite Aid with new focus
  by Lisa I. Fried
• Longs eyes category management
  by Allene Symons
• Pharmacy takes the spotlight in '94
  by Jean Barilla
• Drug stores grab hold of toiletries sales
  by Lisa I. Fried
• Bath category cleaned up in 1994; splashy launches of body washes helped invigorate sales
  by Lisa I. Fried
• Developments in OTCs keep buyers busy; drug stores keep pace with new introductions, mergers, FDA legislation
  by Mike Troy
• Back to school, home/office lead the pack in stationery gains
• Growth predicted in small appliance category
  by Wendy Friesen
• Beer sales far from ailing