The CPG Guys: Walmart Data Ventures’ Mark Hardy
Hardy is responsible for building a commercial data business through innovation and partnerships.
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Why Genexa is tapping mom group chats—not just doctors—to win cold and flu season
The campaign's core insight is a shift in consumer trust: Parents are turning to their digital “villages” more than ever.
GODIVA redefines holiday luxury with a bold new era of chocolate artistry
GODIVA’s 2025 campaign, “The Most Chocolatey Time of the Year,” transforms chocolate into holiday magic and showcases each piece as part of a festive, shimmering universe.
ShopLiftr offers the playbook for activation, agility, and proof
The company is fusing live trade-promotion data with programmatic media to bridge story and sale across grocery, convenience, and pharmacy.
People Who Made a Difference: Herb Smith, vice president of Retail National Customers and Control States
Currently the vice president of retail national customers and control states, he manages both sales and category management for the organization as well as managing customer relationships.
M&M’S unveils Winter Blend & Mars’ Festive lineup
M&M'S is making the season merry and bright with the new M&M'S Winter Blend and the return of the beloved, M&M'S Holiday Blend.
Walmart leads 2025 PLMA Salute to Excellence Awards as store brands gain momentum
“The winners are a testament to the power of store brands in driving business success in all retail formats.”
GoodRx launches new $39 per month weight loss telemedicine subscription
End-to-end GLP-1 care done right: only FDA-approved medications and savings that set a new standard for weight management treatment.
CRN to press on in fight against NY supplement law
CRN emphasized that the ruling does not address the merits of its First Amendment claims.
Lupin launches first PrecisionSphere long-acting injectable in the U.S.
This technology allows for easier injection with smaller needles and more consistent drug concentrations.
Laszewski named community engagement director at Greater Honeycomb
Her responsibilities will include product creation and management of the nonprofit's online store, overseeing design and visual content, video production and content scheduling.
Sellers Publishing: Inspiring creativity, one calendar and planner at a time
For over 30 years, the company has built its reputation on originality, artistry, and quality—values central to its 2027 calendar, planner collections, and RSVP alternative greeting cards.
Ingenus launches first FDA-approved generic for Premarin tablets
Ingenus called the approval and launch “a major milestone” in the company’s growing women’s health and complex generics portfolio.
KIND launches new campaign for World Kindness Day
New campaign kicks off on World Kindness Day to inspire consumers to make a KIND choice for themselves and others through every day small acts of kindness.
CHPA’s Health In Hand Foundation holds 10th Anniversary Gala
Over 350 industry leaders from 100 companies gathered at The Bellevue Hotel for this milestone event and a major fundraiser for the Foundation’s consumer education initiatives.
Edgewell to sell feminine care business to Essity for $340 million
Closing is expected in the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approval.