Employers lean on PBMs as pharmacy costs climb
New CVS Caremark research identifies GLP-1 management, biosimilars and digital tools as key opportunities to improve affordability.
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Wolters Kluwer brings trusted Medi-Span medication intelligence to growing veterinary drug market
WK survey finds three out of four pet owners want pet prescriptions from their retail pharmacy, creating new growth opportunities for pharmacies and pharmacy technology providers.
Circana sees 'strong momentum' in beauty category
Prestige retail beauty sales increased 7% to $17.1 billion in the year through June.
Ollie's celebrates National Bargain Hunting Week with new shopper survey
Nearly 60,000 shoppers reveal why good stuff cheap matters.
Repeat purchases reshape e-commerce growth
Faster delivery, growing online grocery networks, and easier price comparisons lower barriers to buying necessities online.
Beyond Finance survey: Parents taking on debt to cover back-to-school costs
More than half of parents (58%) say back-to-school shopping is more stressful than the holidays.
Health product manufacturers face continued cost pressure
U.S. manufacturing activity reached its highest level since May 2022 in July, while manufacturers continued to contend with elevated raw material costs and slower supplier deliveries.
Harris Poll: Gen Z redefining the weekend around affordability, wellness and meaningful connection
The research, which is under embargo until July 29, suggests Gen Z is not retreating from socializing but becoming more intentional about how they spend their time, money and energy.
New FMI research charts the future of beverage retail
A new FMI report states retailers can grow by organizing beverage assortments around consumer needs and shopping occasions instead of traditional categories.
Mars celebrates evolution of Halloween with annual trends report and seasonal treats
Driven by younger generations and the rise of Summerween, Halloween is becoming America’s longest seasonal shopping occasion, 2026 Mars report finds.
New Acosta Group Tracker reveals how far grocery dollars go
Research suggests consumers have permanently changed how they shop following the inflation surge.
Inflation drives more holiday shoppers to increase gift spending in 2026
Basis and GWI Survey of 2000 U.S. consumers show trends in holiday gifting, celebrations and concerns.
Allianz life study finds Americans struggle to shift from retirement saving to spending
71% working Americans say they anticipate being reluctant to spend money in retirement in order to preserve their account balance as much as possible.
The new age of snacking: Global sales climb to all-time highs
New snacking research reveals how functional benefits, GLP-1 medications, and AI-driven discovery are reshaping the way the world snacks.
Wellness and inflation didn’t kill indulgence, they made it stronger
Method1's inaugural State of Indulgence report finds Americans indulging more often–even as tighter budgets and health goals give them every reason to cut back.