Online orders begin for first over-the-counter birth control pill
The rollout is underway for Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill approved in the United States, and online sales began Monday morning.
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Epsilon launching next-generation retail media platform
LAS VEGAS – Epsilon, a global advertising and marketing technology company, today announced the launch of the next generation of its retail media platform.
McKesson invites community pharmacists to unite and push the industry forward
Registration is now open for McKesson ideaShare in New Orleans from June 23–26, 2024. The annual event is the destination for community pharmacists to come together to strengthen the overall health of pharmacy and elevate the role they play in people’s lives.
Conversations with WE looks at the journeys of two industry leaders
With a nod to this year’s International Women’s Day theme, Inspire Inclusion, the latest edition of Conversations with WE focused on the journeys of two female industry leaders.
CRN challenges constitutionality of New York law
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today announced the filing of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a recently enacted New York law that would restrict consumer access to safe and beneficial
Senators voice support for PBM reform
Sens. Ron Wyden (D., Ore.) and Mike Crapo (R., Ind.) joined pharmacy advocates from the across the country at a rally on Capitol Hill this morning to press members of Congress to pass meaningful PBM reform as soon as possible.
Family Dollar to close nearly 1,000 stores
The Family Dollar discount chain said Wednesday that it will close around 1,000 stores. The announcement came as the chain’s parent company, Dollar Tree, announced its fourth-quarter fiscal results for 2023.
CMS issues statement following health care payer and provider roundtable on the cyberattack on Change Healthcare
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure participated in a roundtable with senior Administration leaders to hear from health care providers about the challenges they are experiencing following the cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary Change He
Claire’s announces national roll out at Walgreens
Claire’s announced a collaboration with Walgreens to bring the brand’s assortment of fashion accessories and products to more than 4,400 Walgreens locations nationwide by the end of this month.
Oral care brand Boka launches at CVS Pharmacy
Boka, the mindful oral care brand on a mission to create products with proven ingredients and feel-good formulas, announced nationwide expansion into CVS Pharmacy.
Rite Aid becomes Copia’s first retail pharmacy partner to reduce food waste
Rite Aid today announced its partnership with food surplus tracking and donation platform Copia, as it furthers its efforts to reduce waste and make a meaningful impact in the California communities it serves.
CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Consumers still spending in February
WASHINGTON – Retail sales continued to grow in February, building off solid gains from January, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation. Click here to access February’s retail data.
Costco posts 5.7% net sales gain in second quarter
Costco Wholesale Corp. posted net sales of $57.33 billion for the second quarter of its 2024 fiscal year, an increase of 5.7% from the $54.24 billion posted in the same quarter last year. Net sales for the first 24 weeks increased 5.9%, to $114.05 billion, from $107.68 billion last year. The company
ALDI plans to add 800 stores by the end of 2028
ALDI, already known for its rapid growth, has unveiled plans to increase its store count by 800 locations across the country by the end of 2028.
Circana report reveals private brands surge amidst inflation
Circana has released a new report on the state of private brands (also referred to as store brands or private labels). Despite high inflation, private brands have experienced growth, surpassing $217 billion in sales in the United States market.
Family Dollar teams up with Ibotta to create next generation digital offer program
Ibotta, a leading performance marketing platform, today announced that Family Dollar has joined the Ibotta Performance Network (IPN), the first digital network that delivers promotions in a coordinated fashion across retailer platforms, large third-party publisher sites, and Ibotta’s leading direct-