DEERFIELD, Ill. — Many suppliers and Walgreens executives recently gathered to celebrate the story of Walgreens’ transformation covered within the Sept. 24 issue of DSN. As part of the event, DSN donated $5,000 to the Walgreens Benefit Fund. Created in 1939, the fund is a tax-exempt charitable foundation designed to help employees who have experienced hardships caused by natural disasters, long illnesses, accidents and other situations.

SAN FRANCISCO – Global clothing retailer Uniqlo opened in early October its first flagship store on the West Coast — an architectural gem in San Francisco’s Union Square area that incorporates sleek design and the latest modern technology.

In part 3 of his exclusive interview series with Walgreens executives, DSN editor Rob Eder talks to Walgreens president of daily living products and solutions Joe Magnacca about the massive transformation taking place in Walgreens stores.

LEMOYNE, Pa. — Characterized by a vibrant color scheme contrasted against a natural wood-grain backdrop, Rite Aid held a grand opening of its "next generation" Wellness store on Oct. 4. The store features many interactive shelving elements, including a touchscreen Axe display in the men's grooming section and a nail bar island at the front of the store.

LEMOYNE, Pa. — Characterized by a vibrant color scheme contrasted against a natural wood-grain backdrop, Rite Aid held a grand opening of its "next generation" Wellness store on Oct. 4. The store features many interactive shelving elements, including a touchscreen Axe display in the men's grooming section and a nail bar island at the front of the store.

NEW YORK — Online shop Piperlime, which is a division of Gap, recently celebrated the opening of its first full-scale retail location in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City.

As part of its exclusive Executive Viewpoint video series, DSN editor Rob Eder interviewed Walgreens president and CEO Greg Wasson and president of health and daily living solutions Joe Magnacca for DSN.TV. In Part 1, Wasson talks about how the company’s strategy has evolved in recent years.

DSN sat down with Judy Blatman, SVP communications for the Council for Responsible Nutrition, to get the details on the launch of the organization's "Life…Supplemented" resource app for iPhones and iPads.

Lately a number of mass merchandise retailers have been taking the little road and opening small-format stores in dense, urban areas. One of the most notable of these is CityTarget, which recently opened in Chicago.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores wrapped up its 2012 Pharmacy & Technology Conference in Denver Tuesday night with a closing reception at the Hyatt Regency Denver hotel. After the reception and a closing dinner, the organization presented the Harold W. Pratt Award to IMS Health VP industry relations Doug Long, followed by a performance by rock band Bad Company.

After a fun-filled first night in Denver, NACDS president and CEO Steve Anderson and former CMS, FDA chief Mark McClellan rallied the troops at the second business session early Monday morning. From the Welcoming Reception Sunday night to the business sessions Monday morning, and all the action on the show floor ... see what DSN's cameras saw on Day 2 at the NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference.

What are some of the hottest trends in nail and beauty? What do beauty mavens need the most help with when shopping the store? To get the answers to these questions — and much more — DSN.TV spoke with Walgreens senior beauty adviser Rachel Rupchand to get her invaluable insight into the latest trends sweeping the world of beauty.