Rite Aid prepares for its next chapter as part of Albertsons
this time in the form of a merger with Albertsons Cos. The news doesn’t come as a complete surprise: Rite Aid’s decreased debt made it a more attractive merger or acquisition target,
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Data sharing is key in fight against the opioid epidemic
Abuse of prescription opioid drugs is a significant contributor to the opioid epidemic that has struck across the United States. Prescription misuse plays a major role in the 115 daily overdose deaths and the overall economic burden of $78.5 billion per year.
Privacy concerns and the retailization of health care
Cybercriminals violate consumer privacy because they can and because they can profit from it. According to September 2017 Kantar Retail ShopperScape data, 84% of shoppers say they are somewhat/extremely concerned about the security of the personal/financial data online.
Walgreens expands “#ItEndsWithUs” campaign to Seattle
Walgreens is bringing its national “#ItEndsWithUs” campaign to Seattle to educate local teens on the opioid epidemic. As part of WE Day Seattle at KeyArena, thousands of youth will hear real stories of addiction and how Walgreens is working to combat the nation’s opioid epidemic.
Data dysfunction a plague on retail, CPG industry
is there any bigger cliché in the category management and shopper insights world than those two words? Usually you see these words in the context of a service provider making claims about its unique ability to provide value.
Loblaw reports solid results for first quarter
Loblaw Cos. announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 24, 2018.
iHEAR Medical to unveil OTC hearing solutions to drug channel
iHEAR Medical announced plans to launch advanced over-the-counter (OTC) hearing solutions in major drugstore chains and independent pharmacies across the United States this June.
Suppliers roll out products for a more restful sleep
The problem of too little sleep is as critical as ever. According to a recent Consumer Reports survey, 27% of 4,023 U.S. adults polled said they had trouble falling asleep or staying asleep most nights, and 68% struggled with sleep at least once a week. “Sleep is very important,” says Mary Adekunle,
Consumers seek more solutions when it comes to snoring
Snoring is a common problem among all ages and both genders, and it affects approximately 90 million American adults — 37 million on a regular basis. Snoring usually becomes more serious as people age. It can cause disruptions to your own sleep and your bed-partner’s sleep as well.
New contact lens case from Bausch + Lomb gets clearance from FDA
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – Bausch + Lomb announced that the company’s Specialty Vision Products business has received 510(K) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the Boston scleral lens case, a storage case developed specifically for scleral lenses.
Wahl Trimmers reveals most facial hair friendly cities in America
STERLING, Ill. – Facial hair enthusiasm from the women of Philadelphia was a contributing factor in the fifth annual ‘Most Facial Hair Friendly Cities in America’ research study from men’s grooming leader Wahl, and helped the city skyrocket to the No. 1 spot.
IRI 2018 Summit wrap up: Staying one step ahead
The IRI 2018 Growth Summit wrapped up this week at the Wynn Las Vegas. The three-day conference (April 16-18) brought together leaders from the world’s top CPG manufacturers, retailers and media agencies, as well as IRI’s extensive partner ecosystem.
Karlie Kloss to partner with Estée Lauder on digital beauty content
Estée Lauder has signed Karlie Kloss, model, entrepreneur and philanthropist, as its newest Global Spokesmodel and Brand Ambassador.
Tom’s of Maine unveils new natural offerings
Tom’s of Maine recently debuted its latest natural care offerings in oral care and personal hygiene.
2018 IRI Growth Summit looks at the future of CPG
IRI’s 2018 Growth Summit kicked off yesterday at the Wynn Las Vegas with a record-breaking attendance of approximately 1,500 participants.
Emergen-C rolling out Probiotics+ powdered drink supplement
Emergen-C is adding to its product lineup this week with the introduction of Probiotics+, a new powdered drink supplement that naturally supports daily immune health and aids in digestion. “We know that a healthy gut plays a large role in our immune health. In fact, the gut is home to 70% of