November 15, 2023 by Chain Drug Review
Walgreens: Staying mindful of respiratory illness ahead of the holidays
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
DEERFIELD, Ill. — With many Americans planning to resume travel and in-person gatherings for the holidays this year, we may see a spike in cases of respiratory illnesses following the Thanksgiving holiday and as we move further into the winter season. Walgreens continues to track activity across our flu and COVID-19. Vaccines are the best way
November 15, 2023 by Chain Drug Review
$20 Zach Bryan Tickets Courtesy of Bud Light
Supplier News
NEW YORK– Bud Light announces today its partnership with country singer/songwriter, Zach Bryan, as the brand continues its expansion into country music. To launch the partnership, Zach Bryan will headline the brand’s concert event taking place Super Bowl LVIII weekend. Bud Light, the Official Beer Sponsor of the NFL, will kick off the second year
November 15, 2023 by Chain Drug Review
drug store sales continue to climb, Loblaw's profits rise as grocery
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
BRAMPTON, Ontario — Loblaw Cos. announced today its unaudited financial results for the third quarter ended October 7, 2023. The company delivered another quarter of strong operational and financial results as it continued to execute on retail excellence. The Company’s focus on providing value across its Food and Drug Retail businesses led to sales growth, increased
November 15, 2023 by Chain Drug Review
PLMA 2023: 5 trends from the exhibit floor
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Supplier News
CHICAGO — PLMA’s 2023 Private Label Trade Show was a phenomenal success. A record 1,685 exhibitors showcased the hottest new products, flavors, packaging, ingre More than 13,000 exhibitors, retailers and other visitors experienced the excitement of the largest event for store brands in North America. It was held Nov. 12-14 in Chicago. The sold-out show
November 15, 2023 by Chain Drug Review
FMI praises introduction of Medical Nutrition Therapy Act
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
ARLINGTON, Va. – FMI – The Food Industry Association on Wednesday applauded the introduction of the bipartisan Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Act in both the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME) and Gary Peters (D-MI). The MNT Act
November 15, 2023 by Chain Drug Review
Leading Headlines, Retail News
CHICAGO – Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group, today announced the launch of Complete Beauty. Complete Beauty provides a holistic view of the U.S. beauty industry across the mass and prestige channels based on actual, retailer-reported sales data. “This is an exciting moment for Circana, and a game-changer for our clients and retail partners who now
November 15, 2023 by Chain Drug Review
Target’s Q3 earnings exceed expectations
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MINNEAPOLIS — Target Corp. today posted better-than-expected earnings for its fiscal third quarter despite another decline in comparable-store sales. Shoppers remain cautious, the company said, but did spend for necessities like food, school supplies and beauty aids. CEO Brian Cornell cited pressures like higher interest rates, increased credit card debt and reduced savings rates which
November 15, 2023 by Chain Drug Review
Healthpilot teams with Albertsons
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News, Technology
NASHVILLE — Healthpilot, a leading health care technology company, announced a new partnership with Albertsons Cos. Through this collaboration, Albertsons customers will gain access to Healthpilot’s AI-powered platform, allowing them to explore a range of Medicare plans from major insurance carriers. Healthpilot’s intelligent algorithms analyze each customers’ unique needs and preferences, offering personalized recommendations tailored
November 15, 2023 by Chain Drug Review
Bausch + Lomb reports over 76M units of eye care materials collected through recycling programs
Supplier News
VAUGHAN, Ontario — Bausch + Lomb Corp announced its exclusive ONE by ONE and Biotrue Eye Care Recycling programs have collected a total of 76,645,000 million units, or 464,100 pounds, of used contact lenses, eye care and lens care materials in the United States, which is equivalent to the weight of 140 hippos. “As a result of the contributions
November 14, 2023 by Chain Drug Review
Diabetes Awareness Month: Improving access through advocacy
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
DUBLIN, Ohio — One in 10 Americans – or 37.3 million – are living with diabetes, a number that continues to rise annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). In fact, some research estimates that by the year 2060, one in six American adults will be diagnosed with this chronic condition. This increased
November 14, 2023 by Chain Drug Review
PioneerRx revolutionizes patient experience with the launch of "Click to Pay"
Pharmacy, Supplier News
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – PioneerRx, RedSail Technologies’ leading pharmacy software solution, has announced the launch of its highly anticipated and innovative feature, “Click to Pay,” designed to revolutionize the way pharmacies operate and enhance patient convenience. Click to Pay enables patients to prepay for prescriptions before visiting the pharmacy, marking a significant step forward in streamlining
November 14, 2023 by Chain Drug Review
ObvioHealth and Chemist Warehouse partner to power clinical trial efficiency in Australia
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SYDNEY —ObvioHealth, a virtual research organization (VRO) delivering stronger clinical evidence through tech-enabled trials, and Chemist Warehouse, Australia’s largest chain of retail pharmacies, announced a partnership today to bring more efficient and convenient clinical trials to Australia. The partnership gives sponsors easier access to a wider pool of participants by driving awareness about trials to
November 14, 2023 by Chain Drug Review
Amazon leads grocers in personalization, dunnhumby says
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
CHICAGO — A “special edition” of the dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI) places Amazon, H-E-B, and Kroger atop the latest rankings of grocery retailers in terms of their abilities to personalize shopping experience to best serve shoppers. The inaugural RPI for Leadership in Personalization finds that Amazon stands apart from all other retailers, dunnhumby says
November 14, 2023 by Chain Drug Review
Amazon’s Buy with Prime kicks off the holiday season
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SEATTLE — Amazon’s Buy with Prime, a benefit that allows millions of U.S.-based Prime members to shop directly from brands’ online stores with the convenient and trusted experience they expect from Amazon—including fast, free delivery, a seamless checkout experience, and free returns on eligible orders—kicks off this holiday season with the launch of new shopping