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CMX aims to put IAB guidelines into place for attributed sales

CMX aims to put IAB guidelines into place for attributed sales

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Media Exchange is the first health & wellness focused retail media network to measure and report attributed sales based on viewable impressions, a newly introduced retail media measurement guideline set by the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB). As the latest move CMX has made to enhance measurement transparency

NACDS Foundation welcomes three new members to board

NACDS Foundation welcomes three new members to board

PALM BEACH, Fla. – At the 2024 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting, the NACDS Foundation announced the addition of three new members to the NACDS Foundation Board of Directors. Each Director will serve a one-year term. NACDS welcomed Claire Biermaas, Cencora, Crystal Lennartz, McKesson Corporation, and Jackie

Hy-Vee dietitians to offer 1,000 free anemia screenings in May

Hy-Vee dietitians to offer 1,000 free anemia screenings in May

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced Monday that it will provide 1,000 free anemia screenings in May at select Hy-Vee stores throughout its eight-state region. Hy-Vee is the first retailer in the U.S. to offer anemia screenings to its customers. Health experts estimate

NACDS gears up for dramatic change for pharmacy

NACDS gears up for dramatic change for pharmacy

PALM BEACH, Fla. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores will move from strength to strength when Kevin Host succeeds Mike Wysong as the organization’s chairman during the NACDS Annual Meeting here this week. As senior vice president of pharmacy at Walmart, Host brings

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RETAIL NEWS

GNC becomes first major retailer to launch GLP-1 support program

PITTSBURGH — GNC announced its unprecedented initiative to support individuals using GLP-1 agonists. GNC has officially become the world’s first major retailer to establish an entire section dedicated to assisting GLP-1 users in managing the common side effects and challenges associated with treatment. The new

Retailers ask judge to reject ‘drop in the bucket’ settlement

WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today asked a federal judge to reject the proposed settlement of a class-action antitrust lawsuit over “swipe” fees charged to merchants to process Visa and Mastercard credit card transactions. “This ‘settlement’ is a backroom deal struck without the input

MinuteClinic’s Peters takes pride in exceptional care

NEW YORK — MinuteClinic nurse practitioner Cody Peters didn’t have any family in the health care field when he was growing up, but his parents encouraged him to find a career where he could make the most of his caring and empathetic nature to help

Mother’s Day spending expected to hit $33.5 billion

WASHINGTON – Mother’s Day spending is expected to reach $33.5 billion this year, according to the annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is the second highest in the history of the survey, following last year’s record

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SUPPLIER NEWS

Aurobindo receives FDA approval for colchicine capsules

EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application colchicine capsules, 0.6mg. Aurobindo Pharma’s colchicine capsules, are an AB-rated generic equivalent to the reference listed drug (RLD), Mitigare Capsules manufactured by

First Quality keeps shoppers at the center of innovation

First Quality is on a mission to make things better for today’s retailers and consumers while protecting the environment for future generations. A leader in private label manufacturing, First Quality makes adult incontinence products, baby diapers, training and youth pants, menstrual pads, baby wipes, and

Pent up demand expected to propel sales of travel sizes

NEW YORK — The trial and travel category represents a growing sales opportunity for those retailers and suppliers who manage it well. In part, that’s because of the “revenge travel” phenomenon, which is being fueled by the large numbers of consumers who are eager to

Camber adds aripiprazole OS to complete product family

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Camber Pharmaceuticals is thrilled to announce the addition of aripiprazole oral solution to its product line, complementing the existing product family that included aripiprazole tablets. Camber initially launched aripiprazole tablets in 2015, as one of the first generic alternatives to Abilify, significantly

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