NEW YORK — In an unprecedented partnership, Chain Drug Review, Drug Store News, The Emerson Group and MMR are joining forces to celebrate the contributions of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and community pharmacy retailers, as NACDS celebrates its 90th anniversary.

The December issues of Chain Drug Review and Drug Store News will feature an in-depth report about the history and accomplishments of NACDS, and how they fit into the evolution of retailing in America. Developed jointly by the two publications, the special section will highlight 90 milestones, leaders and events that transformed the business of NACDS’ members, the association itself, and the broader retail and health care sectors.

“This is an unprecedented show of solidarity because this is an important milestone,” said John Kenlon, vice president and publisher of the DSN brand at EnsembleIQ. “The people, events, developments and milestones over the last 90 years have been instrumental in turning the industry into the force that it is today. And we expect even bigger things for the future as retail continues to evolve and play a bigger role in U.S. health care.”

“NACDS is a critical force supporting retail pharmacy in Washington, D.C. and state capitals,  and in building the retailer-supplier connections that ultimately benefit the consumer and the patient,” said Chris Stanton, publisher of Chain Drug Review. “This event confirms that ours is an industry that understands the importance of the relationships between the patient and the pharmacist, the shopper and other store personnel, and, from where I stand, the retailer and the CPG supplier. Truly an event 90 years in the making.”

Publication of the report will coincide with a gala reception in New York City. The event — from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in Manhattan — will honor past and present industry leaders who impacted community health care during the past nine decades. In addition, the next generation of executives who will continue to move accessible health care and retailing forward will be recognized.

For more information about the special report and the gala, contact John Kenlon ([email protected]) and Chris Stanton ([email protected]).