Study shows power of OTC medicines to close care gaps
OTC access is especially important in “medical deserts,” where traditional healthcare infrastructure is limited.
Thorvardur de Shong
Eli Lilly briefly tops $1 trillion valuation as GLP-1 demand soars
The drugmaker’s GLP-1 portfolio achieved triple-digit sales growth in Q3, strengthening Lilly’s leadership in the growing weight-loss market.
WellTheory and Instacart team up to promote food-as-medicine approach
Instacart stated that the partnership reflects its increasing efforts to incorporate food-as-medicine tools into clinical care pathways.
Target earnings slip in Q3, digital demand grows
“Thanks to the incredible work and dedication of the Target team, our third quarter performance was in line with our expectations,” said Target's CEO.
People Who Made a Difference: Derek Gaskins, head of Guest Experience, bp
‘I have always believed that everything begins with the guest.’
People Who Made a Difference: Daniel Wallace, co-founder and CEO, Force Factor
‘The goal is to make performance nutrition more approachable.’
Seasonal hiring falls to post-recession low
The decline reflects a broader shift in how retailers manage labor costs amid tariffs, inflation, and automation investments.
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire
This marks a significant leadership change at the world’s largest retailer.
NRF sees holiday sales surpassing $1 trillion
U.S. consumers are approaching the 2025 holiday season with caution but also confidence.
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CRN emphasized that the findings are preliminary, not peer-reviewed, and cannot establish cause and effect.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.