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DEERFIELD, Ill. — Everything is on the table as Walgreens works to reenergize its front-end business. As part of a larger review of corporate assets, operations and strategy, the drug chain — the flagship of the Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) enterprise — is moving expeditiously to become more responsive to changing customer needs and bolster
Diabetes and prediabetes persist as widespread conditions, demanding care in their own right and threatening complications from eye problems to kidney disease. Pharmacists offer accessible care and education for the nearly 40 million Americans with diabetes and close to 100 million with prediabetes. In this virtual roundtable, retailers and suppliers discuss how pharmacists and the
BOSTON — The NACDS Total Store Expo is one of the most eagerly awaited events on the retail industry’s calendar — and this year’s show is set to reinforce that status. Whether one is a retailer, supplier or industry enthusiast, the 2024 TSE (August 17-19) offers invaluable opportunities to connect, learn and grow. It is
GREAT NECK, N,Y. — To meet growing demand from retail partners, First Quality is expanding production capacity for baby care and adult incontinence products at multiple manufacturing facilities across North America. The expansion will include an investment in a new manufacturing facility, new diaper manufacturing lines, new training pant lines and a new state-of-the-art automated
NEW YORK — It’s a showdown on the shelves between celebrities, legacy brands, nascent indies and dupes of prestige hits. Beauty has been a beacon of growth over the past three years, at a time when sales stalled in many categories. Although beauty sales are slowing, the stream of introductions into the brick-and-mortar and online
NEW YORK — Over the past decade, the pharmacy industry has continued its movement toward full automation of pharmacy systems. Pharmacy automation systems are redefining both dispensing and patient care management by improving speed, increasing efficiency, and reducing costs and errors. “Leveraging advanced robotics and leading-edge software, pharmacies have a variety of customizable solutions available
NEW YORK — The Men’s grooming category continues to explode. According to market insight company Statista, the global male grooming market will be worth a whopping $115 billion by 2028, up from nearly $80 billion in 2022. Skin care comprises around 47% of the men’s grooming market. In addition, the way that men interact with
DUBLIN, Ohio — The latest earnings report from Cardinal Health reflected positive momentum from its continued focus on improving core operations and investments to expand in key growth areas. The company’s third quarter results showed broad-based growth, including solid profit growth in its Pharmaceutical and Specialty Solutions segment. Based on this strong performance, the company
Randy Edeker sees difficult days ahead for community pharmacy. Hy-Vee’s executive chairman, who will retire in August after 12 years at the helm of the company, believes that a number of factors that have caused challenges for pharmacy operators will continue to create more problems unless changes are made. “It’s still an existential fight,” said
For as long as most of us can remember, the tug of war between chain drug retailers and their suppliers was one of relatively equal strength. Retailers came to the battle armed with that most valuable of commodities, shelf space. Suppliers joined the fray with the advantage virtually all Americans craved: brand names. The result
NEW YORK — Speaking at WSL’s event on Thursday, CVS Health’s Erin Condon talked about how consumer expectations around health care are changing, requiring a more personalized, inclusive and holistic approach. “At the end of the day, health is about living,” Condon said. Condon, who is chief marketing officer of pharmacy and consumer wellness at
