Consumer Edge data shows tariffs, interest rates are causing major shifts in general merchandise spending
Consumers have altered their spending behavior in response to these pressures, signaling a widespread realignment in how and where they shop.
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Summerween has arrived: Mars unwraps a new era of Halloween
“Summerween is a movement and Mars is matching that energy—making sure your favorite Halloween products are on shelf whenever you’re ready to celebrate,” said Tim LeBel, Mars Chief Halloween Officer and President of Sales.
CVS rebranding Rite Aid, Bartell stores in Pacific Northwest
"We’ve decided to convert the 64 stores we are planning to buy and operate, including 20 Rite Aid locations that are still branded Bartell Drugs, to CVS Pharmacy upon the closing of the transactions."
Cardinal Health RBC 2025: Empowering the voice of independent pharmacy
This year’s conference highlighted examples of how independent pharmacies are navigating the way forward with consultative support, solutions, and a deeper investment in advocacy from Cardinal Health.
McKesson recognizes the role of the community pharmacist
Scott Miller, president of strategic, community and specialized care pharmacy at McKesson, acknowledged the balancing act independent pharmacies face.
Need for change is 'amplified' at ideaShare 2025
Jeanine Singer said that with this program McKesson is really focused on what pharmacists are focused on, which is building advocacy around their patients.
GoodRx research shows 1 in 3 Americans live in a healthcare desert
The report shows how access to health services remains deeply uneven as healthcare systems prepare for cutbacks in federal funding.
The back-to-school shopping rush is already underway
The early start is up from 55% last year and is the highest since NRF started tracking early shopping in 2018.
McKesson continues to roll with shifts in traditional retail pharmacy
Bresnahan pointed out that community pharmacy needs to diversify,“ to respond to the market shifts, [particularly] as traditional prescription volume starts to shift away from traditional retail pharmacy.”
Haut.AI launches the SPF Truth Booth: See your future skin – with and without sunscreen
The first-ever Gen AI-powered sunscreen effectiveness test visualizes long-term UV damage, inspiring smarter sun safety habits this summer.
Dave's Pharmacy earns 2025 Health Mart Pharmacy of the Year award
Dave’s Pharmacy delivers innovative clinical services—including point-of-care testing and remote patient monitoring—to elevate patient care.
Congressional leaders Carter and Harshbarger explain PBM Reform Act at ideaShare 2025
Buddy Carter is spearheading along with 11 bipartisan members of Congress, including Diana Harshbarger, in introducing the PBM Reform Act, which protects patients and pharmacies from the harmful and anticompetitive business practices of PBMs.
Cardinal Health announces One Voice Initiative to support independent pharmacy advocacy
This investment furthers Cardinal Health's longstanding advocacy around the future of independent pharmacies and ongoing partnerships with industry organizations to support pharmacists' efforts to build relationships with elected officials at all levels of government.
Ulta Beauty enters U.K. market with purchase of Space NK
Space NK is a curator of some of the world’s most innovative beauty brands and a go-to destination for beauty discovery in its 83 stores in the UK and Ireland and online.
Mattel introduces first-ever Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes
“Introducing a Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes marks an important step in our commitment to inclusivity and representation,” said Krista Berger, senior vice president of Barbie and Global Head of Dolls.
Patent thickets and litigation abuses hinder all biosimilars
White paper analyzes problems and solutions to patent abuses.