NEW YORK — Mesmerize has announced a new partnership with Higi, a Modivcare service and consumer health engagement company. The Higi network includes nearly 6,000 FDA cleared, free to use, Smart Health Stations in key pharmacy and grocery retailers nationwide as well as web, mobile, email and text tools that reach consumers along their health
ROCKVILLE, Md. — A study from the National Institutes of Health shows that new cases of chronic pain occur more often among U.S. adults than new cases of several other common conditions, including diabetes, depression, and high blood pressure. Among people who have chronic pain, almost two-thirds still suffer from it a year later. These
FORT WORTH — The vision care and ocular health industry is bustling with myriad fresh trends. Sean Clark, the general manager of U.S. Vision Care at Alcon, points to several notable developments that are emerging in the eye care category this year. Clark says that across the eye care category he is seeing the effects
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Accountable Care Organization, a division of the CVS Health family of businesses, announced it has entered into a collaboration with Catholic Health and Catholic Health Physician Partner’s ACO (Catholic Health) to expand value-based care and health care access for Medicare beneficiaries across the Catholic Health Physician Network in the New York
CHICAGO – Discretionary U.S. general merchandise retail sales revenue fell 4% in February 2023, when compared to February 2022, and unit sales were down 5%. Weekly declines have remained relatively consistent through the first two months of 2023, but the week leading up to Valentine’s Day exhibited the sharpest drop in sales so far, according
KANSAS CITY — With a new year come new products, trends and innovation, and Hallmark knows that relevancy is key. “We continuously strive to create new product that is more relevant, to more people, more often. It’s imperative that we continue to evolve to meet the diverse needs of today’s consumers. We aim to create
ATLANTA — Genexa continues to be a pioneer, and it is the only clean medicine company that makes over-the-counter medicines for the entire family. “Our medicines span most major categories of O-T-C treatment, including cold and flu, pain and fever relief, digestion, and allergy for infants, kids and adults,” says David Johnson, cofounder and chief
EDISON, N.J.— Now in business for over 40 years, Designer Greetings continues to look for new ways to make the category relevant and thriving at drug stores and other retail outlets. “As a leader in the industry, Designer Greetings has one of the most extensive greeting card lines in the United States. Designer Greetings is
WARREN, N.J. — The worst of this year’s cough/cold season may be over for some people, but consumers should still be wary of respiratory ailments for the remainder of winter. “We have seen an early and intense ramp-up of flu, RSV, colds and new COVID-19 variants. Consumers may have already experienced the impact of winter
POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Fruth Pharmacy has been making its mark in the industry over the past 70 years by sticking to old-fashioned values and the motto “to do the right thing” as it continues to help take care of its patients and customers. Lynne Fruth, the chain’s president, says the West Virginia-based company’s long-term
WASHINGTON – Non-chocolate candy is a consumer favorite during prosperous, inflationary and pandemic times, reveals the National Confectioners Association in a new report out Wednesday. The second-largest selling confectionery category, non-chocolate candy represents 32% of all U.S. confectionery dollar sales and growth is outpacing that of all other segments, reports data partner IRI. In an
NEW YORK — Unilever’s sensorial bath & body brand Find Your Happy Place is partnering with five-time Grammy winner, Mariah Carey, to launch limited edition bath collections for the holidays exclusively at Walmart. Find Your Happy Place is a brand that aims to help everyone find their happy place amidst the stress of the everyday.
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. — Strong relationships with customers can lead to deeper engagement and commitments to their cause — and help them discover new opportunities to progress the future of their industries. This was a key takeaway at a recent AmerisourceBergen (AB) town hall meeting. This candid discussion was part of a series of virtual town
GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Thrifty White pharmacist Erica Hoffner recalls that her interest in pharmacy started early in life. “I became interested in pharmacy during grade school. We had an excellent pharmacist that was caring and compassionate, he really strived to take care of his patients and was very involved in the community,” says Hoffner.
