NRF sees holiday sales surpassing $1 trillion
U.S. consumers are approaching the 2025 holiday season with caution but also confidence.
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Trump strikes historic deal to cut drug prices
Prices for Wegovy, Ozempic, and Zepbound drop from over $1,000 to $350 with the new deal. Medicare coverage begins for GLP-1 obesity drugs for the first time.
Real heart patients join Hallmark Christmas movie via Abbott partnership
Hallmark’s new holiday movie “The More the Merrier” will feature real young heart patients from Abbott’s HeartMates community and NFL player Damar Hamlin.
CRN urges caution following early headlines on melatonin study
CRN emphasized that the findings are preliminary, not peer-reviewed, and cannot establish cause and effect.
Lemme debuts colostrum-based gut-health duo
The launch taps into the growing interest of shoppers in digestive wellness and functional ingredients.
Wound care sales surge in the U.S.
Rising diabetes, aging population, and at-home recovery drive steady growth in wound care sales across U.S. pharmacies, supermarkets, and online retailers.
Brands shine at retailmediaIQ PoP-Up
The retailmediaIQ PoP-Up Shop had a successful weekend in Soho, attracting foot traffic, social buzz, and engagement from wellness and lifestyle brands.
Court rebukes Trump over SNAP funding freeze
A Rhode Island court ordered the government to use contingency funds to continue food stamp payments for 42 million Americans during the government shutdown.
The retailmediaIQ PoP-Up Shop is back
The PoP-Up Shop will be open to the public all weekend, offering a chance to sample and learn more about the exciting brands and products on display.
Access Bio increases retail access to CareSuperb COVID-19/Flu Combo Test
User-friendly design provides faster, and simpler results compared to other at-home options.
GNC review links supplements to GLP-1 wellness
The review outlines practical supplement strategies to help clinicians support muscle health, heart function, and digestion in patients using GLP-1 therapies.
Staff shortages, tariffs threaten $350B U.S. pharma investment boom
A new analysis from Global Location Strategies warns that the nation’s biopharma manufacturing boom depends on the availability of skilled labor and regulatory stability.
Lilly to invest over $1.2 billion to expand Puerto Rico facility
The enhanced facility will be among those that will manufacture for orforglipron, Lilly’s first oral, small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist.
Lilly taps Shaquille O’Neal to spotlight sleep apnea
“Moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea is more than just snoring – it’s a serious condition and it deserves serious attention,” O’Neal said.
Evernorth launches rebate-free pharmacy benefit model
Evernorth Health Services has launched a rebate-free pharmacy benefit model with upfront discounts and real-time price comparisons.
Lilly to buy Adverum Biotechnologies
The acquisition strengthens Lilly’s genetic medicine pipeline and expands its footprint in ophthalmology.