The AI conundrum: What shoppers really want
By Wendy Liebmann, CEO and Chief Shopper of WSL Strategic Retail
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Mountain Dew goes creamy with Dirty Mountain Dew rollout
PepsiCo launched Dirty Mountain Dew and Zero Sugar nationwide, bringing the dirty soda trend into ready-to-drink with Mountain Dew’s citrus flavor and a creamy finish.
The mandate for HBC retailers: Eliminate friction
By Jacqueline Flam, managing director of beauty and health at NielsenIQ
Retailers navigate rising logistics costs amid global uncertainty
Although relatively little U.S. containerized cargo comes from the Middle East, the report emphasizes how global shipping networks remain highly interconnected.
CRN sets June ‘Day on the Hill’ to advance supplement policy
CRN's 2026 Day on the Hill will showcase the industry's role in supporting consumer access to safe, science-backed nutrition products.
Adobe study: Irrelevant marketing resistance highlights need for personalization
The study shows a generational divide: poor targeting erodes trust, overwhelms inboxes, and harms conversions, while personalized messages boost engagement.
Patients are committed to long-term skin health
By Erika Sheyn is senior vice president of aesthetics, and Duey Xu is senior data scientist at Guidepoint Qsight
HDA Pharmaceutical Cargo Security Coalition honors 2026 Supply Chain Security Leaders
This year’s honorees are Henry Moran, Chief Operating Officer of ASC Associates; C. Todd Ratcliffe, President and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Security Institute; and Eric Newman, Chief Risk Officer at Falvey Insurance Group.
Toll House serves up Soccer Ball-Shaped Morsels & Dough
The newest edition to its shapes platform, these soccer-themed treats are the perfect ingredient for bringing families and friends together to create shareable and memorable moments.
Wahl Global Stage brings the world's top barbers to Chicago for International Barber Battle
Two-day event features global competition, education summit and red-carpet championship.
Drug chains are in decline; enter Amazon
By Andrea Leigh, founder and chief executive officer of Allume Group
Scripta Insights and RxUtility team to expand Rx pricing visibility and improve decision-making
Partnership enhances Scripta’s Rx Navigation platform with expanded visibility into copay assistance and cash pay options—supporting more informed decisions for employers, members and prescribers.
Duchesnay launches a contraceptive vaginal system that can be used for up to a full year
PrRingza is a patient-controlled and reversible vaginal system not requiring insertion or removal by a clinician.
Novo Nordisk's Wegovy HD now available nationwide
Wegovy HD available through over 70,000 U.S. pharmacies, NovoCare Pharmacy, select telehealth providers, and more/
#WearSunscreen campaign unites industry to drive everyday prevention
Healthcare and personal care organizations are aligning their messaging and resources to position sunscreen as a daily essential amid low consumer use.
Purex relaunched with new formulas, modern look
The brand has been revamped with a contemporary look and formulas designed to deliver long-lasting, nature-inspired freshness.