February 19, 2024 by Trey Holder
Firework’s Cladek discusses digital store enhancements
February 19, 2024, Supplier News
NEW YORK — The Agile Innovation Series focuses on the need for organizations to constantly evolve and innovate with an agile mind-set to remain viable in today’s dynamic world. Throughout the series accelerate360’s Trey Holder explores the current business environment through interviews with leaders in a variety of fields. This month, Holder caught up with
February 19, 2024 by Bill Schiffner
Hallmark, Venmo continue to transform gift-giving
February 19, 2024, Supplier News
KANSAS CITY — In 2024, Hallmark will continue to build on the popularity of Hallmark + Venmo Cards. These new cards offer a unique and convenient way of gifting to friends and family. “With this recently launched, first-of-its kind collaboration, customers can now securely send money with Venmo in a physical Hallmark card. By bringing
February 19, 2024 by Brittne Kakulla
Older adults embrace technology but are wary of AI
February 19, 2024, Technology
Younger adults don’t have a corner on the tech market — far from it. A new AARP survey finds that older Americans are about as likely as those under age 50 to own a smartphone, tablet or other device. Nearly nine out of 10 Americans (89% of those 50-plus and 90% of those 18 to
February 19, 2024 by Chain Drug Review
Proffitt on Dr. Reddy’s private label O-T-C business
February 19, 2024, Pharmacy
Lindsay Proffitt, who runs the private label over-the-counter drug business at Dr. Reddy’s, spoke with Chain Drug Review about her role, the significance of store brands for the company and the opportunities they present. CDR: What is your title and what are your responsibilities? PROFFITT: My title is head of private label O-T-C product management,
February 19, 2024 by Jeffrey Woldt
Staying consumer-centric in a digital world
February 19, 2024, Opinion
“The future is purchased by the present,” wrote Samuel Johnson in one of his essays for The Rambler. That idea was reflected during a panel discussion at last month’s FMI Midwinter Conference. Members of the group — which included David Best, president and chief operating officer of Coborn’s Inc.; Sandy Douglas, chief executive officer of
February 19, 2024 by David Pinto
Five reasons regional drug chains lead the industry
February 19, 2024, Opinion
On the eve of the annual NACDS regional chain conference, about to convene in South Florida as this piece is written, now is perhaps the perfect time to reflect on the stunning success regional drug chains are experiencing in the U.S. chain drug community. For openers, it is simpler to evaluate the small chain segment
February 19, 2024 by Melanie Nelson
Key challenges in chemicals and materials R&D, Melanie Nelson
February 19, 2024, Pharmacy
The chemical and materials industry contributes roughly $5.7 trillion to global GDP (gross domestic product) and supports an estimated 120 million jobs, according to a recent report published by the International Council of Chemical Associations. To meet massive demand, chemicals and materials research and development teams face many challenges, including the need to move at