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Community pharmacy’s next chapter: Turning industry challenges into opportunity
By Mike Wysong, chief executive officer of CARE Pharmacies
Sociability is inherent to shopping
With stores woven into the fabric of neighborhoods where people live and work, traditional merchants are ideally situated to build connections.
$4.50-a-gallon gas has disparate effects
When it comes to gas prices, club membership looks like a bargain.
Merchants encourage NCUA to withdraw flawed rule blocking Illinois swipe fee law
The rule “rests on an inaccurate understanding of the modern credit and debit card payments ecosystem and, as a result, does not provide a sound legal basis” for preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act, MPC said.
Sam’s Club, Weight Watchers partner to expand affordable wellness access
The partnership brings together two trusted membership brands amid growing consumer interest in healthy living.
Retailers accelerate imports ahead of expected tariffs
A new NRF report forecasts record container traffic in July as retailers frontload inventory due to trade uncertainty and potential higher import costs.
PLMA: Private label extends unit sales lead in first half of 2026
Private label has outpaced national brands’ unit trend over the past five years, though store brands’ dollar share momentum has softened of late.
CHPA welcomes Missouri law expanding OTC cold and allergy med access
New law raises the annual purchase limit for pseudoephedrine products while maintaining safeguards against misuse.
WK Kellogg Co introduces Kellogg's Super Stars cereal
The rollout is part of the company's Feeding Happiness™ commitment to helping kids be their best by expanding access to nutritious breakfasts that help fuel learning, focus and student success.
Cleanlogic launches Infusions collection at Ulta Beauty
The collection features collagen-infused exfoliating tools for smoother, hydrated skin, and magnesium-infused products to soothe muscles and promote relaxation.
L’Oréal secures 50-year global Gucci Beauty license
L’Oréal will take over Gucci Beauty worldwide in July 2027 under a new 50-year exclusive licensing agreement with Kering, expanding its luxury beauty portfolio.