Retail sales continue to climb in June
Health and personal care stores remained among the strongest retail performers as consumers continued spending during June.
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L’Oréal secures 50-year global Gucci Beauty license
L’Oréal will take over Gucci Beauty worldwide in July 2027 under a new 50-year exclusive licensing agreement with Kering, expanding its luxury beauty portfolio.
Survey finds workers unaware of prescription savings programs
A Buzz Health survey shows 94% of employers plan to adopt prescription savings tools, but two-thirds of employees have never been informed about programs to lower medication costs.
Retailers accelerate imports ahead of expected tariffs
A new NRF report forecasts record container traffic in July as retailers frontload inventory due to trade uncertainty and potential higher import costs.
Camber expands cardiovascular portfolio with Tribenzor generic
Camber Pharmaceuticals launched Olmesartan medoxomil, Amlodipine, and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, a generic of Tribenzor, expanding its hypertension treatment options.
PRI analysis suggests billions in savings via biosimilars
A new Pacific Research Institute study estimates that state employee health plans could save up to $1.8 billion annually by expanding the use of lower-cost biosimilar medicines.
Amazon ramps up Venezuela disaster response with aid airlift
An Amazon Air flight from Miami to Caracas will carry around 500,000 emergency supplies as the company enhances support for hospitals and shelters.
NRF releases 2026 Top 100 Retailers ranking
“Companies are doing quite well,” said David Marcotte, senior vice president of global insights and technology at Kantar.
Women of Influence Awards spotlight retail’s top female leaders
Retail executives gathered in New York as Chain Drug Review and Mass Market Retailers honored the Women of Influence 2026 class during its annual awards celebration.
Women’s Wellness event spotlights the future of retail health
The retailmediaIQ and WSL Strategic Retail event explored how retailers, brands, and healthcare providers can better serve women via innovation, education, and trusted solutions.
The Vitamin Shoppe report spotlights top health and wellness trends for 2026
The Annual Trend Report highlights the rise of fiber, liver health, supplement transparency, trademarked ingredients, and flavor innovation as top consumer trends for 2026.
Retail must adapt to the women’s wellness economy
Executives from NIQ, Morgan Stanley, and leading brands discussed consumer trends, innovation, and opportunities for retailers to better serve women at all life stages.
Women’s wellness takes center stage at retailmediaIQ and WSL event
In the morning session, speakers highlighted that women want accessible, affordable, trusted solutions, with retailers playing a crucial role in integrating women’s wellness into mainstream health.
Postbiotic supplements market to reach $2 billion by 2036
Demand is being driven by rising awareness of gut microbiome health, increased preventive health spending and growing consumer interest in targeted dietary solutions.
Study finds digital health care now embedded in everyday care
Digital health supplements, not replaces, traditional care, based on NYU Langone Health's study of over 8 billion patient interactions across U.S. hospitals and clinics.
Health and wellness market to reach $13 trillion by 2031
North America will stay a leading wellness market with high consumer spending on premium health products, digital health, and preventive care.