New leaders address a new time
The arrival of agentic AI promises to alter the way consumers shop and businesses operate.
Opinion
The implications of unexpected change
As for unexpected changes, consider the grocery industry, which has entered what Miller described as a “fascinating and dynamic” period driven by two forces that few retailers would have predicted just a few years ago.
Anderson’s impact is beyond doubt
David Pinto discusses how the NACDS moves ahead in the wake of Steve Anderson's retirement at the end of the year.
A prescription for pharmacy’s comeback
“Today, retail pharmacies rethinking their pricing structures are exploring a new alternative: cost-based reimbursement models,” the report says. “These models could better align the prices of prescriptions with underlying input costs and the services that pharmacies provide.”
H-E-B embodies purposefulness
During remarks delivered at last month’s FMI Midwinter Executive Conference, Boyan, who is also the association’s chairman, spoke about what motivates the company.
AI adopters face ‘sovereignty trade-off’
In an AI-mediated marketplace, Sebok suggested, that distinction may be the difference between relevance and invisibility.
This NACDS event will be momentous
David Pinto looks ahead to the significance of the NACDS Annual Meeting in April.
The K-shaped economy’s hidden truths
New research from the Kearney Consumer Institute uncovers some hidden aspects of the trend, which, of course, has serious implications for both mass market retailers and consumer packaged goods companies.
CVS aims for a new status quo
‘High consumer engagement drives behavior change, better medication adherence and preventative treatments.’
Indicators belie deeper economic truth
AI investment has been a major growth engine for the U.S. economy.
NACDS should give shoppers a voice
David Pinto talks about the book Bob Kwait has written in cooperation with NACDS.
AI is about to revolutionize retailing
By Thom Blischok, chairman and chief executive officer of the Dialogic Group LLC.
2026 Health Care Outlook: Sandra Hanna, Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada
By Sandra Hanna, CEO of the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada
2026 Health Care Outlook: Ron Piervincenzi, U.S. Pharmacopeia
By Ron Piervincenzi is CEO of U.S. Pharmacopeia.
2026 Health Care Outlook: Michael Hogue, APhA
By Michael Hogue, executive vice president and CEO of the American Pharmacists Association