Personalized health care is the future of pharmacy
As pharmacy retailers continue to find their footing in a post-COVID world, it’s important that they look at the changing trends in health care and what consumers expect in their care.
Bill Schiffner
In-store digital networks elevate shopping experience
There was a time when likely the only electronic or digital display of any kind that could be found in a pharmacy or drug store was the sign indicating the name of the business above the entrance. Today, things are very different.
Retail shrink: We’ve seen the enemy, and it’s us
Retail shrinkage is a challenging topic for me to write about, not just because anytime I see or hear the word shrinkage, I can’t help but think about the Seinfeld episode focused on poor George, a cold swimming pool and an ill-timed “exposure” to a fellow house guest.
Cosmoprof provides optimism for beauty’s future
As Cosmoprof North America celebrated its 20th anniversary, the B2B beauty trade show offered a glimpse into the future. The forecast for beauty is bright as evidenced by the 20% gain in attendance of retailers, distributors, investors and media representing more than 1,100 exhibiting brands.
It’s time we honor the MVPs of chain drug retailing
To further recognize the 90th anniversary of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, it occurs to at least one industry observer that this would be the perfect time to create a Chain Drug Store Hall of Fame.
Pharmasave incorporates technology with an eye to the future
With the rise in digital and virtual technology in pharmacies, Pharmasave is starting to see many patients expecting a faster, easier, and more seamless experience. While the sky’s the limit in how Pharmasave can support their patients digitally, they are proceeding in a thoughtful way.
NRF economist says growth in consumer spending is slowing
WASHINGTON – U.S. consumers are still buying more than last year, but spending growth is slowing as the economy settles down amid higher interest rates intended to reduce inflation, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said Thursday.
O-T-C category moving from ‘sick care to ‘well care’
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Walgreens and VillageMD expand to the Chicago area
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and VillageMD announced Thursday the opening of the first Village Medical at Walgreens primary care practice in the Chicago area. The practice is located at 641 Meacham Road, in Elk Grove Village, Ill.
CVS Health Foundation awards $6.6 million in grants to improve maternal health outcomes
CVS Health Foundation announced Thursday it has awarded $6.
Long-term use of certain acid reflux drugs linked to higher risk of dementia
MINNEAPOLIS – People who take acid reflux medications called proton pump inhibitors for four-and-a-half years or more may have a higher risk of dementia compared to people who do not take these medications, according to new research published in the August 9, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the me
Hy-Vee launches wellness tour
In partnership with Old El Paso, a popular brand of Tex-Mex style foods, Hy-Vee announced Wednesday the launch of the Hy-Vee Healthy You Wellness Tour, which will travel across the Midwest promoting healthy eating habits and nutrition now through October.
The GIANT Company donates $1 million to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced it has received a $1 million gift from The GIANT Company to fund the expansion of its Food Pharmacy program, which provides nutritious food and better health outcomes for families experiencing food insecurity.
Growth in online sales boosts Ahold Delhaize in Q2
Ahold Delhaize reported sales of €22.1 billion ($24.3 billion) for its fiscal second quarter, up 4.3% at constant exchange rates and up 2.9% at actual exchange rates, the company said Wednesday. U.S. net sales were €13.6 billion ($14.9 billion), an increase of 2.
Survey highlights key solution to America’s physician shortage
ARLINGTON, Va. – A significant majority of prescribers, 9 in 10, and virtually all pharmacists see team-based care as beneficial to patients and would reduce the total cost of care, according to a new Surescripts survey.
