Maybelline brings virtual makeup try-on to ChatGPT
The experience guides shoppers from AI beauty recommendations and virtual try-ons to local and online retailers.
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NRF Big Show 2027 sets lineup of top female retail leaders
Top female retail executives will discuss AI, customer engagement, social commerce and industry-shaping forces at NRF 2027.
MFN pricing reshapes biopharma launch strategies
Drugmakers are reassessing global launches as U.S. policy links domestic prices to lower prices abroad.
Walgreens expands GLP-1 care and pharmacist support
New Walgreens services help eligible patients explore GLP-1 coverage and savings and connect with pharmacists after starting treatment.
NACDS research highlights pharmacy’s role in GLP-1 care
“A prescription is a beginning, not a finish line,” NACDS president Steve Anderson wrote.
FULLY expands U.S. retail presence with Sephora launch
In 2025, Cardi B featured the product on TikTok, calling it the "Last Boss" of K-beauty.
Pharmacy websites face renewed warnings over PHP flaws
Reported attack attempts and precautionary service suspensions at Japanese drugmakers underscore the urgency of patching vulnerable PHP systems.
Providers see progress on prior authorization in Aetna survey
Aetna’s third-quarter survey found fewer providers ranked prior authorization a top administrative burden; they recommended real-time patient information to address current challenges.
Garcoa launches AI platform for private label innovation
At PLMA 2026, Garcoa will debut GIG FormulaLab IQ, an AI-powered platform that helps retailers spot private label opportunities and move products from concept to shelf faster.
Walgreens Flu Index shows flu activity running four weeks ahead
The index shows flu activity rising earlier than in recent seasons, especially in western states and Florida.
Critical PHP flaws put pharmacy and retail websites on alert
Critical PHP flaws put pharmacy and retail sites on alert as businesses rush to secure customer-facing infrastructure.
NACDS Foundation opens community pharmacy education grant program
The NACDS Foundation offers grants up to $100,000 for community pharmacy education and to prepare more students for community practice.
Ritron launches Mini Quick Assist wireless call button
Ritron launched a compact wireless call button that lets pharmacy and retail customers quickly reach radio-equipped employees.
L’Oréal USA names 2026 For Women in Science awardees
L’Oréal USA awarded five postdoctoral scientists $75,000 each through its 2026 For Women in Science program to advance research across fields.
Circana: U.S. wellness market reaches $1.2 trillion
The U.S. well-being market hit $1.2 trillion as consumers favored convenient, personalized health.
GLP-1 demand helps fuel compounding pharmacy market
Personalized medicine, GLP-1 supply gaps and demand for customized doses are helping drive growth in the compounding pharmacy market.