Trade groups file credit card antitrust suit
Four major merchant associations filed an antitrust, class-action lawsuit alleging that Visa, MasterCard, Bank of America, Citibank, Bank One, Chase Manhattan Bank, J.P. Morgan, Chase, Fleet Bank, Capital One, and other banks are engaging in collusive practices by setting credit card interchange fees at supracompetitive levels...
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Wal-Mart to install new Fuji digital photo kiosks
Fuji Photo Co. Ltd.'s U.S. unit on Tuesday unveiled a low-cost film development kiosk in hopes of spurring consumers to print digital snapshots stored on memory cards and home computers...
Reuters UK

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• Walgreens reports Q4, full-year sales increases Retail Merchandiser
• Kroger reaches new deal with SoCal unions Retail Merchandiser

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Nationwide recall of Fluorouracil Injection
American Pharmaceutical Partners, Inc. and FDA notified healthcare professionals about a nationwide recall of Fluorouracil Injection 50 mg/mL (500 mg/10ml Single Dose Vial) because of the potential for invisible glass particles containing silica and aluminum in vials of the product...
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Healthcare professionals alerted to reported medication errors between Topamax and Toprol-XL
Ortho-McNeil Neurologics, Inc. is launching an educational campaign to alert healthcare professionals to the potential for medication errors between its product, Topamax tablets and Toprol-XL (metroprolol succinate) extended-release tablets...
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• Rozerem (ramelteon) now available in U.S. pharmacies PharmaLive

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Herbalife appoints senior vp of Herbalife Europe
Herbalife appointed Wynne Roberts as senior vp of Herbalife Europe with responsibility for all strategic and operational functions for the company's Europe, Middle East and Africa region, effective October 17...
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Fruits, vegetables guard against lung cancer
A diet rich in fruits and vegetables appears to provide protection against lung cancer, according to research published on Tuesday. The agents believed responsible are plant-derived compounds known as phytoestrogens found in soy products, grains, carrots, spinach, broccoli and other fruits and vegetables...
Reuters

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Nu Skin says to absorb rising costs
Nu Skin, a direct seller of skin care products, expects to shoulder rising costs for raw materials such as packaging to avoid increasing prices for its customers, the head of its flagship division said on Monday...
Yahoo/Reuters

Chattem announces strong sales, hair product launches
Chattem Inc. announced financial results for the fiscal third quarter and 9 months ending August 31, 2005. Total revenues for the quarter were $68.2 million, up 3% compared to $66.1 million...
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Seaweed-fortified junk food developed
Junk food could be made healthier by adding an extract of an exotic type of seaweed, according to British scientists. The highly-fibrous seaweed extract, alginate, could be used to increase the fiber content of cakes, burgers and other types of food which usually contain large amounts of fat and a low degree of healthy nutrients...
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Kraft launches whole grain mac and cheese
Kraft Foods on Tuesday announced the launch of Supermac & Cheese pasta and sauce, a remake of the original but with whole grains and added vitamins B1, C, D and E...
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• Gasoline prices affect beer sales CNN/Money

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Giant switches to Hallmark
Giant Food stores is changing the branding of its greeting card category in all 268 stores from American Greetings to Hallmark. Giant-owned Tops Markets, Martin’s Food Markets and Martin’s Super Food stores are included in the conversion...
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Wal-Mart shows it is fashion-focused with Tommy peek
Just how serious Wal-Mart is about buying clothing designer Tommy Hilfiger is anyone's guess, with analysts and investors skeptical that a deal would happen. Just Wal-Mart's consideration of the popular clothing brand signals that the world's biggest retailer, best known for low prices, is taking a serious look at high-end fashion...
Reuters

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Flu shots will be plentiful this season, doctors say
Remember last year's long lines for flu shots? That won't happen this season, public health officials say. Supplies of vaccine will be ample during this year's flu season, which begins Saturday and continues through March...
Detroit Free Press

Bush taps National Cancer Institute head to lead FDA
One day following the sudden resignation of Lester Crawford as commissioner of the FDA, President George Bush named Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach, director of the National Cancer Institute, acting FDA commissioner...
Drug Store News (Sub Req'd) | Pharmaceutical Executive

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