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What Physical Retailers Can Learn in the Age of TikTok

If you’re over the age of 25,  I’d be willing to bet this headline produced an involuntary groan or eye-roll. I hear you and I’m with you—but at the end of the day, there is no denying the extraordinary power that TikTok holds. At 1 billion+ users and counting, TikTok needs no introduction, but a […]
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CHPA’s statement on FDA’s O-T-C hearing aids proposed rule

WASHINGTON — The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) issued the following statement from Marcia Howard, vice president, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, upon the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issuance of a Proposed Rule and Draft Guidance for establishing a regulatory category for over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids: “CHPA applauds FDA for issuing this long-awaited proposed rule which has the […]
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Insights on the Organic Personal Care Global Market to 2027 – Featuring L'Oréal, Shea Terra Organics and Summer Soles Among Others – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Global Organic Personal Care Market, By Product Type (Skin Care, Hair Care, Oral Care & Others), By Distribution Channel (Drug Stores, Hypermarket/Supermarket, E-Commerce, Specialty Stores, Departmental Stores & Others), By Region, Competition Forecast and Opportunities, 2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The Global Organic Personal Care Market was valued at USD8.26 […]
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Homecoming season: brands are celebrating HBCUs, and content creators want in too

With so much discussion in the media industry about equity for the Black community, it’s no wonder that historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) have taken center stage. These schools continue to meet the demand for safe space by placing African American culture at the center of their collegiate experiences—and their influence extends beyond their […]
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Target Doubles Down On In-Store Boutiques

USA Today reports that Target “is doubling the number of “Apple at Target shop-in-shop experiences” and expanding from 17 to 36 stores in time for holiday shopping. “The new concept, which launched in February, doubles Apple’s footprint in select Target stores and brings displays for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, the HomePod mini, Apple TV, […]
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World’s smallest Primark debuts at LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham

Birmingham can lay claim to being home to the world’s largest Primark store. And from next week it will break another record as LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Birmingham opens the doors to the world’s smallest Primark. This will feature in MINILAND, which is LEGO’s version of the UK’s second largest city. It consists of around 2,988 […]
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New Spar for Peterhead

Petrol forecourt retailer EG Group has opened its latest Spar convenience store and forecourt at the Buchan Gateway Retail Park, Peterhead in Aberdeenshire. The 3,000 sq ft store has parking, an external ATM and is open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Food-to-go includes sandwiches, hot and cold rolls and pastries, as well as a […]
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YouTube plans week-long live shopping event, following tests of livestream shopping with creators

YouTube announced earlier this year it would begin pilot testing livestream shopping with a handful of select creators. Now, the company is ready for a larger test of its live shopping platform, with plans to host a week-long live shopping event, “YouTube Holiday Stream and Shop,” starting on November 15. The event will allow viewers […]
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CVS Health, Aetna offer ‘first-of-its kind’ health plan

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health and Aetna are joining forces to offer The Aetna Connected Plan with CVS Health, described as a first-of-its-kind plan designed to help members access health care when and where they need it, at a lower cost than a traditional plan. CVS Health – Lansdale, PA The plan — available in […]
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Fresh Evidence: How Health Systems Steer Prescriptions to Their Own Specialty Pharmacies

Hospitals and health systems are rapidly expanding their internal specialty pharmacies—and they’re using questionable tactics to boost revenues and profits. A new American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP) survey of health system pharmacies offers fresh insights into how these systems steer prescriptions to their internal specialty pharmacies: For most health systems’ in-house specialty pharmacies, more […]
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CVS names Dr. Khaldun VP, chief health equity officer

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has hired Dr. Joneigh Khaldun as its vice president and chief health equity officer.  She will report to Dr. Kyu Rhee, senior vice president and Aetna chief medical officer. Dr. Joneigh Khaldun Dr. Khaldun will lead the strategy to advance health equity for patients, members, providers, customers, and communities served […]
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Albertsons Companies, Inc. Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results

On a two-year stacked basis, AlbertsonsCos saw identical sales growth of 15.3% and digital sales growth of 248%.
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Video Forum: Brian Nightengale, AmerisourceBergen

In the first installment of a two-part interview, Brian Nightengale, newly appointed president of community and specialty pharmacy and long-term care at AmerisourceBergen, talks about the company’s Good Neighbor Pharmacy network, the expanded scope of his responsibilities, and Jennifer Zilka, his successor as president of Good Neighbor. In addition, Nightengale offers insights about the slowly […]
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How to Build Brand Loyalty Post-Purchase | DSI

“How do you take care of your customer after you actually have shipped a purchase? Does a customer need to make an exchange or make a return? We really think that loyalty is the most critical part of long-term customer lifetime value and that having a positive experience at every step of the post-purchase journey […]
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Hawaiian Bros is More than a Capital Success

  The food industry is not as difficult as some make it out to be.  Grocerant niche Ready-2-Eat and Heat-N-Eat fresh food sold when hot food is hot, cold food is cold, and full of flavor continues to drive growth in every sector of food retail today according to Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, […]
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Walmart Selects Transcarent To Provide Go-to-Market Solution for Self-Insured Employers 

Bentonville, Ark., and Palo Alto, Calif., October 15, 2021 — Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Transcarent today announced they would be working together as go-to-market partners for self-insured employers across the country.  The agreement allows Transcarent, which offers employees and their dependents a new, different and better health and care experience, to share Walmart’s everyday low cost on pharmaceuticals and other services with self-insured employers […]
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Walgreens CEO sees healthcare as ‘new growth engine’

Walgreens Health is a new division of Walgreens Boots Alliance that will focus on delivering medical care and testing. CEO Roz Brewer said the new focus will “transform us away from retail and just dispensing pharmaceuticals. It will be about the lives that we manage, and the lives that we touch and the lives that […]
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What to Expect at This Year’s Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit (Guest Post)

Today’s guest post comes from Jayne Hornung, Chief Clinical Officer at MMIT. Jayne discusses changes in the life science and specialty pharmacy industries since the COVID-19 pandemic began. She highlights three key trends that pharma companies, plan sponsors, and others will consider as we head to the upcoming Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit (October 26 to 29 […]
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Your Full Guide on Partnering With a Subscription Retailer, Part 2

If starting your own subscription box isn’t something you want to do, but you’re intrigued by the overall idea, there is an easier route you can take. As a brand owner, you are most likely consistently looking for ways to get your products in front of new customers and share your brand story with as […]
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Walgreens Q4 tops estimates; launches new business segment focused on health care

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. reported fourth-quarter earnings and sales beat expectations amid a surge in COVID-16 vaccinations that saw it administer 13.5 million vaccines, nearly double what it expected. The drug store giant also said it is making a $5.2 billion investment in VillageMd, giving it a majority ownership stake that will help it accelerate plans to open […]
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United States Beauty Tools Market Report 2021-2027 – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “United States Beauty Tools Market: Prospects, Trends Analysis, Market Size and Forecasts up to 2027” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The country research report on the United States beauty tools market is a customer intelligence and competitive study of the United States market. Moreover, the report provides deep insights into demand […]
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Daily QuickWit (10/19) – Top Retail News of the Day

Albertsons posts Q2 earnings beat. ID sales +1.5% (2 year stacked: 15.3%); digital sales +5% (2 year stacked: +248%). They announced a strong quarterly dividend of 20% and raised FY2021 outlook.  Gross profit margin decreased 28.6% (fuel, inflation, supply chain costs). Albertsons spoke to their transformation strategy and, specifically, called out modernizing their technical infrastructure […]
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