Total Store Expo’s ‘unrivaled opportunities’
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.
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First Quality expands and diversifies manufacturing
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.
NBC/NRF Retail Monitor shows retail sales rose in May
WASHINGTON – Retail sales jumped significantly in May, showing strong increases both month over month and year over year, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation.
Star power invigorates beauty category
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.
Systems are redefining dispensing and patient care
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.
Men’s grooming products on a fast break
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.
Resilient Cardinal taps into positive industry trends
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.
Randy Edeker on the future of retail pharmacy
Industry icon sees difficult days ahead for community pharmacy.
Retailers and suppliers are out of balance
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.
Walgreens cancels Boots drugstore IPO as talks go on
According to published reports, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has stopped plans for a possible initial public offering of its UK Boots drugstore chain.
NACDS and American Diabetes Association to host nationwide health events
The #NourishMyHealth campaign is part of a commitment by NACDS to the September 28, 2022 White House Conference on Hunger,
Looking to the future of health care
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.
Meijer to accept SNAP benefits through its app
Midwest retailer Meijer is now accepting the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through its Meijer app to expand access to more than 100,000 items of healthy foods and produce.
Circana shares the top CPG product launches of 2023
Circana has released the 2023 New Product Pacesetters report, showcasing the top-selling new product launches across food and beverage and nonfood consumer packaged goods sectors. The report shared that consumers sought exploration as they adjusted to active post-pandemic lifestyles.
Pepcid launches new heartburn medication
Pepcid has released Pepcid Icy Cool Mint, a new heartburn product that provides fast-acting, long-lasting heartburn relief with an instant cooling sensation.
Dove Men+Care unveils Father’s Day campaign
Dove Men+Care has released a film for their latest Father’s Day campaign, “Care Makes A Dad,” showcasing fatherhood in varying forms.