Leadership charts a new course for pharmacy at 2026 NACDS Annual Meeting
Retailer-supplier collaboration reaffirmed as cornerstone of NACDS' mission.
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Walgreens’ Gates shares insights at exclusive retailmediaIQ breakfast
Rick Gates, Walgreens’ chief pharmacy officer and current NACDS chairman, kicked off the NACDS Annual Meeting with a retailmediaIQ-sponsored breakfast discussion.
CDR coverage of the 2026 NACDS Annual Meeting
Click here for CDR's coverage of the 2026 NACDS Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, with updates added to this story throughout the April 17–21 event.
Megan Fox puts men's deodorant habits to the test as "Professor Fox" in new Dr. Squatch campaign
At Dr. Squatch's Foundation for Odor Excellence, she calls out what men are putting on their pits and schools them on natural upgrades from the No. 1 men's natural personal care brand in the U.S.
Sam's Club continues scaling MAP into a Retail Experience Network
Sam’s Club is expanding its Member Access Platform into a full-funnel retail media network.
A&G selling 78 Walgreens properties nationwide
60 of which are locations leased from landlords that are offered as subleases or possibly direct new leases. The remaining locations are existing Walgreens stores, shuttered stores or undeveloped land currently fee-owned by Walgreens and are being offered for sale.
Wahl Global Stage brings the world’s top barbers to Chicago for International Barber Battle
Two-day event features global competition, education summit and red-carpet championship.
L'Oréal Paris and Ulta Beauty unveil "Mother & ___" campaign
The nationwide retail and social campaign will honor the multifaceted identities of women beyond the title of Mom.
Independent pharmacists log hundreds of Congressional Meetings at annual NCPA Fly-In
The event was at maximum capacity for the third year in a row, drawing hundreds of community pharmacists from 43 states and the District of Columbia.
Americans go all‑in on proactive wellness, powering a $107B consumer health care market
Trends like GLP-1 adoption, protein consumption, and mental health are continuing to reshape spending
Private Label Hall of Fame reaches 136 honorees, record 23 inductees join 2026 class
Induction in the Private Label Hall of Fame is based on annual nominations offered by representatives of the industry.
NACDS Foundation announces 2026-2027 Faculty Scholars
Prestigious mentorship program welcomes cohort of six new pharmacy professors.
Walmart upgrading over 650 stores, opening new locations
The retailer is focusing on modernizing layouts, expanding digital pickup/delivery, and updating pharmacies.
Kroger launches Pearl Street Academy
New development platform brings together leadership training across entire enterprise, offering growth opportunities for associates.
Hershey U.S. president Andrew Archambault to depart
In the interim, president and chief executive officer Kirk Tanner, chief customer officer Tiffany Menyhart, and chief commercial officer Nate Champagne will jointly oversee the company’s U.S. business.
CRN welcomes new member companies advancing innovation, data intelligence, and regulatory expertise
This latest cohort reflects growing investment in data-driven decision-making, regulatory intelligence, and next-generation product development across the nutrition and health space.