In this Issue

Under lock and key
Locking up products in the sensitive sexual wellness category can deter sales and hinder consumer education.
Self checkout checkup
What do shoppers really think about self checkout kiosks?

Industry, check

What will retail pharmacy be when it grows up?
HRG’s five notable products from March

HRG reviewed 28 products in the health category, 213 items in the wellness sector and 31 items in the beauty aisle to see which ones stood out as Products to Watch.
Experts dig into beauty’s biggest headlines

A blue-chip panel of beauty experts discusses how the mass market can carve out a bigger slice of sales and keep up with the blistering pace of new products.
Industry in transition

Integrating adjacent healthcare services businesses tops the agenda for operators.
Design to shine

Retail pharmacy reckons with a radical redo.
Famous males, spike sales?

Travis Kelce and other famous males emerge as trendsetters in the grooming category.
REX Awards 2024: OTC Products

Drug Store News’ Retail Excellence Awards recognize manufacturers for innovation in over-the-counter remedies
Pioneering wellness

Dr. Linh Lee, director of pharmacy for Ralphs Pharmacy, is creating a holistic and nutritional framework combining pharmacy and nutrition.

Under lock and key