Walgreens thanks team members by closing most stores for Thanksgiving holiday
For the second year in a row, Walgreens has announced it will close most of its retail stores for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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CHPA adds two new board and Executive Committee Members, names 2025 chair-elect
Greg Bradley will assume the two-year appointment as Board Chair in March 2025, when current CHPA Board Chair, Lisa Paley, president of Haleon’s North America Region, concludes her term.
First Quality meets consumers’ needs at every age
First Quality is on a mission to make things better for today’s retailers and consumers while protecting the environment for future generations
Circana: Beauty industry continues to thrive heading into the holiday season
Makeup, the largest category within the prestige segment, grew by 5% in both dollars and units sold.
CVS Health expands board with strategic appointments
These moves follow productive engagement with Glenview Capital Management.
Walmart dominates PLMA's 2024 Salute to Excellence Awards with 18 wins
Albertsons, Amazon, Kroger Co., Southeastern Grocers, Target, Topco, Whole Foods were among many other winners.
McKesson’s modular, scalable automation boosts efficiency
“Automating tasks allows pharmacies to handle increased demand without compromising quality," says Kevin Cloutier, vice president and general manager of McKesson Pharmacy Automation.
Alcon’s focus: Remedying dry eye and allergies
Alcon’s David Bankeroff, head of OTC for U.S. Vision Care, says the major trends and challenges in the eye care market include the rising incidence of eye allergies and dry eye syndrome, which are increasingly prevalent due to pollution and extended screen time.
NCPA: Making America Healthy Again starts with PBM reform
The National Community Pharmacists Association in a statement urged incoming HHS Secretary RFK Jr. to prioritize reforming PBMs and insurers.
Eosera’s single-use vials meet demand for convenience
"Consumers increasingly opt for over-the-counter brand solutions for earwax removal and maintenance, reflecting a broader trend towards self-care."
NCPA CEO after lawsuit win against CVS: 'It’s payback time'
A federal judge ruled that a court, not an arbitrator, must decide whether claims against CVS in a class action lawsuit should be arbitrated. The decision challenges CVS's arbitration practices and could have significant implications for future cases.
Pharmacist intervention slows advance of diabetes
Sessions included a T2D overview and lifestyle management strategies.
NRF: Record number of shoppers expected over Thanksgiving weekend
This marks a slight increase from the previous high of 182 million shoppers recorded in 2023, and a significant rise of 18.1 million shoppers compared to five years ago.
eddii launches eddii-Care for adults
Following introduction of pediatric care in 37 states, innovative health tech company focused on diabetes management expands virtual care to adults, starting in the states of New Jersey, Washington, and Maryland