U.S. retail media networks power global market surge
The U.S. market is also shaping global best practices, with homegrown RMN platforms influencing strategies in other regions.
Research
What beauty shoppers really want in stores
New research reveals a significant gap between what beauty retailers think shoppers want and what they actually expect when they enter a store.
NACDS Foundation launches pharmacy-based “Food Is Medicine” pilot
The pilot will assess program feasibility, patient nutrition security, clinical outcomes like A1c and blood pressure, and sustainability with health plan partners.
Vizient predicts prices to rise across the health care supply chain in 2026
Pharmaceutical prices projected to rise 3.35%; supply chain prices, 2.41%.
New report looks at states with the best and worst health care
New Hampshire has the lowest average monthly health-insurance premium, which is 2.5 times lower than in West Virginia, the highest.
Circana: U.S. consumers selective but ready to spend
Retailers saw signs of consumers holding out for deals as spending slowed in late June, as shoppers awaited July promotions.
Consumer Edge data shows tariffs, interest rates are causing major shifts in general merchandise spending
Consumers have altered their spending behavior in response to these pressures, signaling a widespread realignment in how and where they shop.
Consumers show strong trust in Facts up Front label, new research finds
Facts up Front is a voluntary, industry-led initiative that displays key nutrition data from the FDA-required Nutrition Facts panel on the front of food and beverage packaging.
Weight loss drugs may help prevent stroke and reduce complications, studies show
GLP-1 inhibitors linked to reduced mortality and fewer cognitive problems after stroke and brain hemorrhage, according to three studies.
Employers rethink GLP-1 coverage as costs soar
Prescription drug spending overall increased by 8% last year, with Mercer projecting a 5.8% rise in total health benefit costs for 2025.
GoodRx research shows 1 in 3 Americans live in a healthcare desert
The report shows how access to health services remains deeply uneven as healthcare systems prepare for cutbacks in federal funding.
How financial pressures are reshaping the textured hair care market
The report highlights several key behavioral shifts that are defining the next phase of textured hair care.
Moms take charge of family spending as prices climb
In the face of rising prices, moms are adapting.
Mall traffic declines in June after spring boost
Visits to indoor malls in June decreased by just 0.7% year over year, while open-air shopping centers saw a 1.6% decline in visits.
Health-conscious consumers drive global wellness market to $7 trillion
From beauty, anti-aging, natural foods, to wellness tourism, consumers prioritize health, sustainability, and transparency in their buying decisions.
Adobe: Amazon Prime Day expected to boost record online sales
Prime Day is equivalent to two Black Fridays, according to Adobe Analytics.