NACDS applauds Trump executive order, urges swift PBM reforms
NACDS emphasizes the importance of enacting the sound reforms that are ready to go and broadly supported in Congress.
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Retail sales rebound in March
With the March numbers now in, the first quarter of 2025 shows retail and food services sales up 4.1% compared to the same period last year.
Alliance to End Hunger joins NACDS “Nourish My Health” campaign
“This partnership of like-minded, national organizations is an effective way to harness support and mobilize resources,” said Eric Mitchell, President of the Alliance to End Hunger.
HDA’s PCSC honors supply chain security leaders
The awards celebrate professionals who have shown exemplary dedication to protecting the integrity of the supply chain and upholding the highest standards of safety and security in both public and private sectors.
The CPG Guys: Community Grocery Retail in the Digital Age with IGA’s Michael La Kier
Michael La Kier is Vice President, Brand Development, at the Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA), the largest affiliation of independent grocers in the U.S. and worldwide.
Kenvue and Microsoft team on a 5-year AI collaboration
Kenvue is already piloting the use of systems and tools that integrate Microsoft Azure AI, Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Studio.
Trump signs order aimed at lowering drug prices
Executive order calls for lowering the costs of life-saving drugs for low-income patients.
Neutrogena x Coachella spells SPF activation
Additionally, this year, Neutrogena is providing around 200+ gallons of Ultra Sheer SPF across Weekends 1 and 2 of Coachella, and for the first time ever, Stagecoach Music Festival.
Kroger appoints key retail leaders
Joe Kelley was named SVP of Retail Divisions while Kenny Kimball was named Smith's Division president. In addition, Chris Albi was appointed King Soopers Division president and Kendra Doyel was named Food 4 Less Division president.
During Q1, store brand sales continued to dominate national brands
Store brand dollar sales gained 5% and unit sales rose 0.9%, compared to national brands, which were up 0.8% in dollars and down 1.1% in units, during the quarter ending March 23, vs the same period a year ago.
The pharmacist’s guide to navigating flu vaccine options
By Dr. Monica Trivedi at Marshall B. Ketchum University
Inmar Intelligence reaches agreement with the DEA
The agreement results from 18 months of collaboration between Inmar and DEA officials to interpret regulations on reverse distribution of controlled substances.
APCI applauds Governor, Legislature for passage of SB 252
SB 252 was crafted to bring long-overdue transparency to prescription drug pricing, ensure fair reimbursement for pharmacies, and rein in abusive PBM practices that have contributed to rising drug costs and the closure of community pharmacies across the state.
Revionics unveils futuristic pricing solution at Google Cloud Next
Live demonstration showcases Revionics’ commitment to push the boundaries in retail pricing innovation.
Albertsons reports solid Q4 sales, gets boost from pharmacy business
The company attributed the rise in identical sales primarily to strong growth in pharmacy sales.
SNICKERS Ice Cream drafts Travis Hunter to debut its ice cream and chocolate bar two-pack
Just in time for the 2025 NFL Draft, fans can score the ultimate SNICKERS duo in a game-time pack dubbed, the SNICKERS x Travis Hunter Two-Pack.