Accenture finds holiday shoppers spending more, turning to AI
The survey of 4,048 U.S. shoppers found that average holiday spending is expected to reach $737 per consumer in 2026, nearly 12% higher than last year.
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NRF: Halloween spending casts a $13.5 billion spell on consumers
About half of consumers (49%) said they plan to begin shopping for Halloween in September or earlier.
BEFORE expands U.S. presence with national launch at Whole Foods Market
Modern oral-care brand brings innovative, wellness-driven products to consumers nationwide.
Walgreens opens new store in Hollywood, Florida
Walgreens said the new location is expected to play an important role in the neighborhood.
Lysol introduces limited-edition seasonal air sanitizer scents for fall and winter
Apple Cinnamon and Winter Woods scents available through December 2026.
Hy-Vee launches Senior Wellness Day
Aims to connect older adults with health and wellness resources.
Neutrogena launches sunscreens with newly approved UV filter
Neutrogena is expanding its sun care lineup with two facial sunscreens featuring the newly approved BEMT UV filter.
Phil Simms joins Particle as new brand ambassador
NFL legend and longtime broadcaster joins Particle to promote simple, effective personal care for men.
Navitus launches new approach to GLP-1 access and affordability
The new offering includes DirectAccess, a direct-to-consumer option that provides eligible members access to GLP-1 medications for weight management outside the traditional pharmacy benefit.
Amazon One Medical expands on-demand GLP-1 care to 48 states and Washington, D.C.
The program includes upfront GLP-1 costs and an option for on-demand care—increasing patient access and choice for weight loss care.
Loblaw outlines growth strategy, long-term earnings targets at Investor Day
Under the theme “Retail and Beyond,” executives provided investors with an update on the company's strategy, operating priorities and growth opportunities.
BD advances intelligent robotics to transform the future of pharmacy care at Fairview Health Services
First-of-its-kind U.S. deployment of BD Vmax 160 expands pharmacy automation beyond traditional dispensing, helping health systems manage growing demand for specialty therapies, refrigerated medications, and increasingly complex fulfilment needs.
Holiday sales set to hit record $1.7 trillion, Deloitte reports
E-commerce holiday sales projected to reach $316.1 billion to $318.9 billion, increasing 7.5% to 8.4%.
Wahl helps men elevate fall grooming routines with precision beard care tools
As beards make their seasonal return, Wahl offers versatile grooming solutions designed to keep every look sharp, sculpted and intentional.
CVS Health marks twenty years of free community health screening programs
New study reveals many U.S. adults still face barriers to preventive health screenings.
New PAINWeek evidence reveals lasting post-surgical pain relief with TYLENOL and Naproxen
A first-of-its-kind, non-opioid OTC option for the millions managing persistent pain, is backed by more than a decade of research, including Phase 3 data to be presented at PAINWeek.