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Articles in April 25, 1994 issue of Drug Store News

• A year of subtle, smart progress
• Rite Aid focuses on pharmacy
  by Barbara White
• Longs pursues competitive edge
  by Allene Symons
• Leaner Phar-Mor climbs toward higher ground
  by James Frederick
• Thrifty, PayLess to form Western mega-chain
  by Allene Symons
• Drug store Rx braces for 1994, evolving health care marketplace
  by Ken Rankin
• New formulas, older consumers
  by Liz Parks
• New intros boost razors and deodorants
  by Barbara White
• Sun care needs right mix to maintain growth
  by Barbara White
• Strong growth predicted for OTC category
  by Mike Troy
• Small appliances show mixed appeal
  by Barbara Solomon
• Stationery on the move in drug chains
  by Allene Symons
• Consumables command 14 percent in 1993; 'New Age' drinks saturate the segment
  by Lisa Casey Weiss
• Condom sales and profits show steady gain
  by Ted Gladson
• NACDS unveils PDN, spells out program
  by Ken Rankin
• American Drug hones its edge
  by James Frederick
• CVS blankets markets, accents Rx
  by Barbara White
• Revco fights back to industry front ranks
  by James Frederick
• Chains rethink organizer segment
  by Liz Parks
• Drug chains remain No. 1 for toiletries
• The sun shines on weather protection sales
  by Barbara Solomon
• Battery sales lose charge in chain drug stores
  by Allene Symons
• New candy intros boost traffic in drug chain aisles
  by Vicki Gerson
• Drug chains sustain sales in blank tape
  by Allene Symons
• Revco/HSI merger to create drug powerhouse
• Vice President Gore takes health reform message to CVS
  by Marie Griffin
• Walgreens poised for health reform
  by James Frederick
• How the chain drug industry fared in 1993
• Buyers yearn for innovation in eye category
  by Liz Parks
• False nails take the lead in nail care
  by Liz Parks
• Technology drives skin care sales
  by Barbara White
• In bath, the shakeout is on
• Vitamins chalk up vigorous sales
  by Mike Troy
• Exclusive research sheds light on vitamin-taking habits
  by Mike Troy
• Feminine care sales remain solid
  by Mike Troy
• New technologies brighten oral care
  by Vicki Gerson
• Price wars, tax hikes shake up tobacco category
  by Lisa Carey Weiss
• 1993 a bearish year for most chain drug stocks
  by Mike Troy
• F&M taking steps to put 'tough year' behind it
  by James Frederick
• Will the PDN avoid antitrust pitfalls?
  by Ken Rankin
• PayLess on brink of new era
  by Allene Symons
• Drug hangs on to lion's share of cosmetic, fragrance sales
• Value and niche makeups excel
  by Liz Parks
• 'Opportunity areas' in lip promising
  by Liz Parks
• Chains seek better hair care margins
  by Barbara White
• Styling aids, color lead ethnic sales
  by Liz Parks
• For 1993, the focus is on GM
  by Allene Symons
• Cards talking back and selling out
• Eckerd plans secondary public offering; Merrill Lynch, Eckerd maintain control
  by Mike Troy
• Drug stores, it's your move now
  by Marie Griffin
• Eckerd trims debt, ups Rx sales
  by Mike Troy
• HSI's plans eclipsed by merger with Revco
  by James Frederick
• Drug stores maintain grasp on bulk of Rx sales
• Displays, promotions aid fragrances
  by Liz Parks
• Core OTC segments stay strong in '93
  by Mike Troy
• First aid, incontinence boost OTC sales
  by Mike Troy
• Chains see photo's opportunities
  by Allene Symons
• Socks and tights run away with hosiery category
• Consumers lap up liquor by the liter
  by Lisa Casey Weiss
• Private label's success rings true
  by James Frederick