Supplement makers scale up to meet evolving demand
Contract manufacturer Robinson Pharma, Inc. said demand for plant-based and vegan supplements continues to rise, with particular momentum in veggie softgel formats.
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Supplements growth positions pharmacy for gains
As consumers increasingly prioritize preventive health, demand is rising for supplements supporting cognitive, joint, and immune health, reinforcing pharmacy’s expanding role.
U.S. prescription drug spending on track to exceed $1 trillion
Weight-loss drugs drive historic growth in 2025.
AI detection and repurposed drugs signal new era in food allergy research at Food Allergy Fund Summit
Food Allergy Fund Debuts Caregiver resource with Dr. Becky Kennedy, alongside breakthroughs in food allergy detection and treatment.
New global study finds retailers lose up to 5 cents on every dollar to slow decisions
The 2026 Supply Chain Resilience & AI Adoption Study from Incisiv, World Retail Congress, and Anaplan identifies a widening performance gap between retailers with AI-ready, responsive supply chains and those still operating on legacy planning cycles.
GLP-1 ‘halo effect’ accelerates health-driven purchasing trends
New Acosta Group research shows GLP-1 users are driving shifts toward healthier eating, targeted wellness and new retail opportunities.
Wall Street swipes Mother’s Day carnations with almost $900 million in credit card fees
The National Retail Federation’s annual survey found consumers celebrating the May 10 holiday plan to spend an average $284.25 per person for a total of $38 billion.
Circana: U.S. retail spending up in early spring, but underlying consumer pressures signal caution ahead
Consumer response to both headwinds and tailwinds creates a misleading macro view.
Walmart is the clear choice in the U.S. supermarket sector according to Conjointly data
Walmart stands alone at the top in awareness (86%), consideration (69%), recent purchase (70%), and preferred brand status (31%).
Online grocery sales power omnichannel growth as market poised to reach $452 billion by 2028
The Food Industry Association and NIQ unveil the latest ecommerce report.
Mother’s Day spending expected to hit record $38B
Consistent with recent years, 84% of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Mother’s Day.
Kearney releases 2026 Beverage Outlook
Consumers are simultaneously trading down for everyday moments and trading up for premium, health-led experiences.
Cardinal Health report shows momentum in expanding advanced therapies into community care
Research confirms advanced therapies are moving beyond inpatient hospitals, with providers increasingly supporting partnerships that bring life-changing treatments closer to patients' homes.
Preventive health trends fuel gut supplement market expansion
Consumers are increasingly turning to probiotics and digestive health solutions, reinforcing front-end growth opportunities for chain drug retailers.
Adobe study: Irrelevant marketing resistance highlights need for personalization
The study shows a generational divide: poor targeting erodes trust, overwhelms inboxes, and harms conversions, while personalized messages boost engagement.
Aetna provider study reveals optimism and opportunities to simplify health care
Survey highlights opportunities to deepen trust across the provider-payer relationship.