Issue 05-21-2012

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NRF's 2025 Top 100 Retailers little changed from last year
Kantar’s David Marcotte noted that year-over-year continuity at the top underscores the market dominance of large-format retailers and vertically integrated omnichannel players.

Ferrero reportedly will buy Kellogg for $3 billion
The Journal reported that WK Kellogg shareholders will receive $23 per share in cash—representing a premium of roughly 40% over recent trading levels. Including debt, the transaction gives WK Kellogg a total enterprise value of about $3.1 billion.

NCPA: PBM Reform Act must pass ASAP
Systemic changes like those in the PBM Reform Act must pass and be enacted as soon as possible. We’re grateful for this bill’s introduction and will do everything we can to push it across the finish line.”

NACDS hails introduction of Pharmacy Benefit Manager Reform Act of 2025
The bill establishes powerful transparency requirements, bans spread pricing, assures fair reimbursement for pharmacies, and tackles anti-competitive practices that have driven up drug costs and limited patient choice.