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.
NACDS Foundation to host 28th Annual Dinner with Jim Gaffigan at Total Store Expo
Gaffigan, an eight-time Grammy-nominated comedian and three-time Emmy winner, is known for his observational humor and global touring success.
Karl Rove to return as speaker for NACDS-PAC Breakfast at 2026 NACDS Annual Meeting
Renowned political strategist to share insights on the evolving U.S. political landscape.
NACDS Annual Meeting: Board of Directors dinner to honor NACDS President and CEO Steve Anderson
The tribute marks Anderson’s 20 years leading NACDS, highlighting his role in refining strategy, strengthening finances, and boosting influence on healthcare issues.
Powerful perspectives take the stage at 2026 NACDS Annual Meeting
The meeting will feature perspectives linking leadership, innovation, and history during a pivotal time for the country and pharmacy industry.
Video Forum: Colleen Lindholz, Kroger, and Aaron Wiese, Hy-Vee
The time is right to reimagine retail health.
NACDS Foundation welcomes new members to its board of directors
Directors from Unilever, Kroger Health, Inmar Intelligence, Haleon, Colgate-Palmolive, and Walmart to support the Foundation’s ongoing focus on research and education.
Jim Whitman honored with NACDS’ highest distinction: Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award
This tribute was particularly significant as Jim has been instrumental in constantly transforming and sustaining the NACDS Annual Meeting and other NACDS meetings and conferences as premier events that foster industry relationships and drive advancement.
Martin Otto honored with NACDS Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award
Former H-E-B COO and NACDS Chair celebrated for visionary leadership and lasting impact on chain pharmacy industry.
Incoming NACDS chair Rick Gates talks unity and progress at NACDS Annual Meeting
Walgreens SVP and Chief Pharmacy Officer rallies the industry to modernize, collaborate, and advocate with “one voice” for the future of pharmacy care.
NACDS Foundation awards over $245,000 for scholarships and grants in 2025
The recipients were awarded at a special ceremony marking 30 years of NACDS Foundation scholarships, held during the 2025 NACDS Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Florida.
NACDS elects 2025-2026 officers, welcomes new and returning members to NACDS board
NACDS board and officers help to fuel NACDS’ innovative and proactive approach.
Second CDR/MMR breakfast at NACDS Annual looks at Nourishing Change Conference
Colleen Lindholz also talked about the Food as Medicine movement, and the need to change the way health care is delivered in America.