Giant Eagle makes Rx a strategic centerpiece
Investments in health services reflect the view of pharmacy as a clinical touchpoint and loyalty driver.
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Publix’ size and strength bolster its pharmacies
Katie Scanlon’s appointment to head the business reaffirms a focus on pharmacist-led care.
Preventive health trends fuel gut supplement market expansion
Consumers are increasingly turning to probiotics and digestive health solutions, reinforcing front-end growth opportunities for chain drug retailers.
Kiss Beauty Group debuts new identity as global beauty platform
“This isn’t about introducing something new, it’s about making visible what we’ve built,” said John Chang, CEO of Kiss Beauty Group.
RedSail white paper warns about pharmacy switch risks and resilience
Why pharmacy operators should rethink infrastructure before the next disruption hits.
L’Oréal and Institut Pasteur partner to advance skin health science
This is a first-of-its-kind research partnership to improve skin health science, merging expertise in microbiology and immunology.
Dr.BRID C debuts barrier-first K-Beauty line on Amazon
A new skincare brand from Hyundai Bioscience brings peptide-driven barrier care to mass-market price points, with all products under $25.
FDA approves Lilly’s Foundayo, first unrestricted GLP-1 pill
Oral GLP-1 therapy achieves double-digit weight loss in trials and launches this month with no food or water restrictions, expanding access through retail and direct-to-consumer channels.
Nude Foods Market scales zero-waste grocery model after Shark Tank appearance
The female-founded company secured investments from Kevin O’Leary and Robert Herjavec during the March 11 broadcast.
SHARx: TrumpRx platform exposes issues in drug pricing and access
SHARx argues that without tackling rebate-driven economics and PBM decision-making power, efforts to lower drug prices may have limited impact on patients.
New food pyramid reshaping health behaviors, but cost gap persists
Numerator reports consumers are adjusting to new nutrition guidance, but increased grocery costs and ingrained habits restrict change.
Abbott completes acquisition of Exact Sciences
Abbott CEO Robert B. Ford stated the merger improves global access to vital diagnostic tools.
L’Oréal and NVIDIA deepen partnership to accelerate AI beauty innovations
The collaboration merges NVIDIA’s ALCHEMI framework with L’Oréal’s R&I ecosystem, allowing scientists to simulate ingredient interactions at the atomic level.
BoomRx expands peptide therapy access with new pharmacy portal
BoomRx’s platform consolidates access to products from both 503A compounding pharmacies and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facilities.
Bayer and Jeff Mauro bring heart-health message to life at Heart to Heart Bistro in NYC
Bayer partnered with Food Network star Jeff Mauro and cardiologist Dr. Jayne Morgan to host the Heart to Heart Bistro in New York, an immersive dining experience designed to raise awareness about heart health.
Consumer spending stabilizes in February despite weather disruptions
Circana said weather caused short-term disruptions but didn't alter the overall retail trend.