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IBM predicts strong holiday shopping season

IBM predicts strong holiday shopping season

With retailers gearing up for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, IBM’s 2018 Holiday Retail Forecast (indicates this shopping season could be a win in many segments, with a 4.83% year-over-year growth seen across the industry this year.

Curaleaf launches CBD consumer product line

Curaleaf launches CBD consumer product line

Curaleaf announced the launch of Curaleaf Hemp, a line of premium hemp-based CBD products. Curaleaf Hemp was developed by an experienced team of scientists and product experts. The natural, non-intoxicating products meet the strictest quality standards and are derived from hemp farmed in the U.S.

NACDS sends members analysis of 2018 state elections

NACDS sends members analysis of 2018 state elections

The National Association of Chain Drug Store (NACDS) has provided to the membership a state-by-state overview of the 2018 elections, and their implications for a pro-patient, pro-pharmacy policy agenda. The memo described the election results for state legislative chambers and governor’s races.

Bazooka Candy Brands introduces Ring Pop Gummy Gems candy

Bazooka Candy Brands introduces Ring Pop Gummy Gems candy

Bazooka Candy Brands, a division of The Topps Company, Inc., launched Ring Pop Gummy Gems this week. Inspired by the brand’s signature gem shape, this new candy with a sweet gummy outside and a drop of sour gel on the inside, is a unique 2-in-1 candy experience. Ring Pop Gummy Gems are now available

CVS now sees Aetna deal closing after Thanksgiving

CVS now sees Aetna deal closing after Thanksgiving

According to published reports, CVS Health says it now expects to close its $69 billion acquisition of Aetna after the Thanksgiving holiday, after saying earlier this month that it anticipated the deal would close before the holiday.

Sandoz and Pear Therapeutics announce launch of reSET

Sandoz and Pear Therapeutics announce launch of reSET

Sandoz, a Novartis division, and Pear Therapeutics, Inc., announced today the commercial launch of reSET for patients with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). reSET, the first and only FDA-authorized prescription digital therapeutic, is immediately available.

Mars brings back Snickers ‘Hungerithm’ promotion

Mars brings back Snickers ‘Hungerithm’ promotion

For the second year in a row, Mars Inc.’s Snickers is bringing back “Hungerithm,” a tool that monitors the mood of the internet. When consumers drop hints of hunger online, the coupon discount of Snickers increases at participating  7-Eleven stores in real time.

Retailers: How much holiday music is too much?

Retailers: How much holiday music is too much?

Holiday music is an important part of any holiday marketing strategy. But when should a retailer start playing Christmas music and how much is enough? There is much debate on the subject and what a retailer should do largely depends on who the music is targeted to.