Don’t smooth out friction entirely
By Rich Kaminski, research director at WSL Strategic Retail
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Kroger encourages families to get vaccinated as Flu, COVID and RSV season begins
Customers may also be eligible for savings that are automatically loaded to their loyalty accounts at Kroger pharmacy locations.
The Q4 Margin Trap: Winning the sale, losing the economics
By Thom Blischok, chairman and chief executive officer of the Dialogic Group LLC.
Audien Hearing expands reach through Costco.com launch
Costco.com debut brings Audien’s O-T-C hearing aids and personalized support to millions of members nationwide.
Ferrero Halloween poll: Adults are reclaiming Halloween and want it made official
'Adultoween' goes global — adults in Canada, the UK and Australia are also claiming Halloween and the hottest plan for the night isn't a party, it's candy and a binge-watch at home
Robox AI sees opportunity for smarter loss prevention in drug stores
According to Solomon, AI changes that dynamic by enabling retailers to analyze multiple camera feeds simultaneously and identify behavioral patterns in real time.
Crest rolls out new Crest Sensitivity Relief Toothpaste
Designed to treat the root causes of tooth sensitivity.
CARE Pharmacies begins CEO search as Mike Wysong takes NACDS lead role
To ensure a smooth leadership transition, the CARE Pharmacies board of directors has established a CEO Search Committee to identify and recommend the cooperative’s next CEO.
Holiday shoppers tighten budgets, seek more meaningful purchases
“Consumers are not abandoning holiday spending, they’re becoming increasingly purposeful about where and how they spend.”
Video Forum: Sandra Hanna, Neighbourhood Pharmacies
Expanded scope of Rx practice benefits Canadians.
VIC Cotton Company names Eve Aistis partner and head of growth
Aistis, who helped bring Walmart’s AI shopping assistant, Sparky, to market, will oversee VIC Cloth’s digital growth and retail expansion.
Ascensia announces strategic partnership with Sava for innovative microsensor technology
The strategic partnership with health technology startup Sava Technologies to support the introduction and commercialization of its innovative wearable microsensor.
Aetna reports strong 2027 Medicare Advantage Star Ratings performance
More than 69% of Aetna Medicare Advantage members enrolled in plans rated 4 stars or higher.
Walmart opens new fulfillment center in Stockton, expanding faster delivery across the West Coast
New facility will create over 1,000 jobs and use advanced automation and technology to increase fulfillment capacity.
Mucinex kicks off "Go All 12" campaign for football season
Mucinex and JoJo Fletcher team up to spotlight Mucinex 12HR Cold & Fever Multi-Symptom and its 12 hours of symptom relief.
Nextdoor's Treat Map returns for Halloween, sponsored by Reese’s in the U.S.
Nextdoor’s Halloween Guide now features local events and happenings, plus details on what neighbors are handing out at their homes. Live October 8 in the U.S., U.K. and Canada.