Walgreens takes deeper dive into consumer insights with Verve Chicago

Walgreens has partnered with Verve Chicago on an online research community to get better insights into its customer base. 

Senate Special Committee on Aging explores generic price spikes

The committee will also look at how current regulations and public policy may contribute to this issue. 

NBTY revs its engine for breakout year in 2016

NBTY Americas president Brian Wynne projects growth of 5% to 6% across VMS in the years ahead, and fully expects NBTY to be the engine that helps lift the category to new sales heights. 

Costco’s U.S. comps see slight increase in Q1

Costco’s first quarter of FY16 saw an increase of 2% in U.S. sales and an overall dip of 1% for the company's entire operation.

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Critical role of treatment support programs in diabetes self-management

Q&A: J&J’s Alissa Hsu Lynch talks about partnering with retailers on health and wellness

Q&A: J&J’s Alissa Hsu Lynch talks about partnering with retailers on health and wellness

Emerging pharmacogenetic testing could be big boon for early adopters

Emerging pharmacogenetic testing could be big boon for early adopters

CDC calls for increased PrEP awareness for high-risk patients

CDC calls for increased PrEP awareness for high-risk patients

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Top Retailers

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Walgreens tracks the beginnings of flu activity in Texas and the South

Walmart looks to disrupt mobile payments landscape with Walmart Pay
Walgreens takes deeper dive into consumer insights with Verve Chicago

Pharmacy

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Bayer executive joins U.S. Chamber of Commerce board

NCPA calls for payment updates, transparency from Congress
Senate Special Committee on Aging explores generic price spikes

OTC

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Consumers expect the kind of personalized in-store experience they're finding online

Amazon further expands Prime Now offerings
iHealth Lab partners with mySugr on meter, diabetes management app compatibility

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SLIDESHOW: DSN honors Rite Aid’s Robert Thompson

See photos from Drug Store News’ reception honoring Robert Thompson, recipient of the 2015 Pharmacy Innovator of the Year award. 

Q&A: America’s Naturals’ Kathleen Brock on making a mark in the probiotic segment

Rite Aid offers genetic testing of Rx efficacy

Beauty Care

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Xyrena launches 3 ‘virtual reality scents’

What’s Next: How smart social media sells beauty
Driving Sales in the Therapeutic Skin Care Category

Consumables

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Instantly identifies what consumers intend to buy to take the edge off of the holidays

Walmart unveils fresh format
Survey: Worry about financial future may chill millennial spending

Insights

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Sorting out the speculation and saying good-bye to a friend

Margins stay consistent for top toothpaste brands
Pharmacy’s battle for recognition continues

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DSNTV: Walgreens’ Ashworth on the company’s healthcare strategy

Hear from Walgreens’ president of pharmacy and retail operations about how the company is working to improve access to health services and ultimately improve health outcomes for patients. 

Poo-Pourri goes viral with new music video

Lush opens largest store yet in Oxford