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The beauty business is undergoing a makeover at some of the nation's biggest retailers, as pharmacies and department stores go after shoppers in new and unconventional ways. Sears, CVS, Duane Reade and their cohorts are courting a business that has rebounded well from the recession despite the country's economic malaise.

CVS Caremark is best known for its drugstore busines. But it's also finding its way into the business of managing prescription-drug insurance claims. After taking some heat in the last few quarters, it is starting to see revenue from some big contracts in this segment.

CVS Caremark and Walgreen are the leading pharmacy chains in the U.S. While both have been aggressively expanding their retail footprints, there has been a gradual decrease in the average size of the newly opened stores. Here's why they're going small, and what it means for their profits.

Keeping track of the latest product and food recalls can be a challenge for any consumer, so Consumer Ally has collected them all in one place for you to check each week. Here is this week's roundup: US Nutrition is recalling its Daily Multiple for Women 50+ tablets sold nationwide under such...

Amid a new round of recalls of medical disinfecting wipes, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration inspection report of a pair of businesses at the center of the recalls detailed manufacturing violations that prompted the agency to seize more than $6 million in medical products at the Hartland, Wis.,...

After years of trying to expand its online presence through organic growth, giant drug store chain Walgreen has decided to buy a bigger Web footprint, acquiring drugstore.com, the country's eighth-largest e-tailer -- and it's paying a premium price.

Take advantage of this hot CVS coupon to get a whopping 40% off CVS brand products online. The only exclusions are prescriptions, bath and facial tissue, paper towels, diapers and toilet training products. The CVS coupon is valid through Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at 11:59 p.m. EST. No coupon code...

Whether you're looking for heartburn relief, aspirin, condoms, vitamins or even shampoo and lipstick, shopping at a drugstore can be daunting. There are so many choices that the easiest option can be buying a brand you know. But drugstore markups can lead to serious overspending. At the very...

CVS just released a 20% off coupon for its entire website. The only thing not covered by the discount is prescriptions. To save 20% off, all you need is a free ExtraCare loyalty number, which you can get by joining online (or in store). The 20% off CVS coupon code MAR3EC20 expires Sunday,...