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  1. Technology & Innovation

BuyBuy Baby Sets Due Date for Online (Re)Birth

BuyBuy Baby will officially re-enter the world of online retail on May 8, 2025, just days before Mother’s Day. This rebirth of sorts will kick off with a “Baby Days” event featuring daily giveaways and top-rated baby essentials. Beyond Inc. acquired BuyBuy Baby in February 2025 for $5 million, reuniting the brand with its former […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Reflections and Photos from the Inaugural Drug Channels Leadership Forum 2025

Wow! What an absolutely incredible time at the inaugural Drug Channels Leadership Forum (DCLF)! Paula and I are beyond grateful to everyone who took the stage to share their insights and to all who participated in making this event so impactful. (Even Paula got on the main stage!) The event was packed with thought-provoking discussions, […]
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  1. Agencies & Vendors

Consumer Motivations With NielsenIQ’s COO Tracey Massey

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Tracey Massey, Chief Operating Officer at NielsenIQ, the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. NIQ combined with GfK in 2023, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. Today NIQ […]
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  1. Data & Insights

The End of the Blockbuster Era: Unlocking Growth with Direct-to-Patient Commercialization

Today’s guest post comes from Greg Skalicky, President of EVERSANA. Greg discusses some of the challenges manufacturers face with product commercialization, patient access and adherence, and negotiating partnerships with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). He introduces us to EVERSANA DIRECT Commercialization™, a direct-to-patient change/model. To learn more about EVERSANA DIRECT Commercialization™ and how the direct-to-patient model […]
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  1. International

The Intersection of Data & Media with Canadian Tire’s Simone Lumsden

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Simone Lumsden, SVP of Triangle Loyalty & Retail Media at Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (“CTC”), one of Canada’s most admired and trusted companies that includes a retail segment, a financial services division and CT REIT. Their retail business is led by Canadian Tire, which provides Canadians […]
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  1. Acquisitions, Divestitures & Mergers

Beyond Sells Off Zulily, will Use Profit to Focus on Home and Family Brands

Almost exactly a year after it purchased then-insolvent flash-sale site Zulily, Bed Bath & Beyond parent company Beyond, Inc. has sold its majority stake in the brand, turning a profit of $500,000 and retaining a 25% share of the company. Beyond purchased Zulily in March 2024 for $4.5 million after the platform’s abrupt shutdown in […]
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  1. Department: HBC

NOW AVAILABLE: The 2025 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers

I am pleased to announce that Drug Channels Institute’s new 2025 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers is now available for purchase and immediate download. Download a free 30-page report overview—including key industry trends, What’s New in this edition, the Table of Contents, and a List of Exhibits Read the press release: […]
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  1. Retailer Media

Women In Retail Media Collective join The CPG Guys

The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Emma Helsloot and Ana Laura Zain – cofounders of the Women in Retail Media Collective. Their mission :Connect, grow, and lead via a community designed to empower women to shape the future of retail media.  Find Emma Helsloot on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-helsloot-78767a64/ Find Ana Laura Zain […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

Direct-to-Consumer Models: Why They’re Expanding and Where They Deliver the Most Impact

Today’s guest post comes from Jordan Armstrong, Vice President of Business Development at AssistRx. Jordan discusses the uptick in direct-to-consumer (DTC) models for life sciences organizations looking to navigate market challenges and improve patient access. He goes on to describe some potential risks and complexities associated with these models. To learn about AssistRx’s technology solutions […]
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  1. Data & Insights

The Top 15 U.S. Pharmacies of 2024: Market Shares and Revenues at the Biggest Chains, PBMs, and Specialty Pharmacies

Next week, Drug Channels Institute (DCI) will release our 2025 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. It’s the 16th edition of our popular and comprehensive examination of the entire U.S. drug pricing, reimbursement, and dispensing system. For 2024, DCI estimates that total prescription dispensing revenues at retail, mail, long-term care, and specialty […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Live from Commerce Media Brand Summit with Bayer’s Chelsea Alexander

In this episode, the CPG Guys are joined by Chelsea Alexander, Vice President, Emerging Digital Platforms at Bayer Consumer Health. The episode was recorded in Atlanta GA at the Commerce Brand Media Summit in March 2025. Follow Chelsea Alexander on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsey-alexander-a3269757/ Follow Bayer on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bayer/ Follow Bayer online at: https://www.bayer.com/en/personal-health/better-health-for-all Chelsea answers […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

The CPGGUYS February 2025 industry rank punditry

The CPGGUYS Sri Rajagopalan & Peter VS Bond muse the month that passed by. February means CAGNY – the annual Wall St analyst conference (Consumer Analyst Group of NY). Here, we got to meet several of the financial analysts and were able to discuss and learn what 2025 holds for us in the CPG industry. […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Bridging the Gap in Patient Support: How GoodRx is Revolutionizing Access to Specialty Meds

Today’s guest post is from Divya Iyer, SVP Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy at GoodRx. Divya argues that patient support programs (PSPs) struggle with awareness and accessibility, preventing patients from fully benefiting from the financial and educational resources available to them. Divya discusses how integrating digital solutions from GoodRx can enhance engagement, streamline access to therapy, and […]
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  1. Trends & External Forces

Transparency vs. Reality: Troubling Lessons from PBM Disclosure Laws

Last week, President Trump signed yet another executive order, this time promising to make healthcare pricing more transparent. While this marks another federal push for disclosure, states have already been quite active in this space. Since 2017, 24 states have passed 38 laws targeting healthcare transparency, with a strong focus on unraveling the complex economics […]
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  1. CPG: Food

Customer First Decisions with Kellanova CCO Carrie Sander

In this episode, the CPG guys speak with Carrie Sander, Chief Customer Officer at Kellanova, formerly the snacks division of The Kellogg Company. Find Carrie on LinkedIn at: http://linkedin.com/in/carrie-sander-b634b04 Find Kellanova on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kellanova/ Find Kellanova online at: https://www.kellanova.com/us/en/home.html Carrie answers these questions: You’ve spent almost the entirety of your professional career with the […]
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  1. Data & Insights

PBM Industry Update: Trends, Challenges, and What’s Ahead (NEW Live Video Webinar)

Dr. Adam J. Fein, president of Drug Channels Institute (DCI) and the author of Drug Channels, invites you to join him for DCI’s new live video webinar: PBM Industry Update: Trends, Challenges, and What’s Ahead This event will be broadcast live on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET This page […]
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  1. Corporate Strategy

Leadership with Sam’s Club’s EVP & CXO Diana Marshall

The CPGGUYS were joined live at CES during the annual show in Las Vegas by Sam’s club Chief experience officer & EVP – Diana Marshall. This is a leadership class for vendors on how to be successful at Sam’s club and her own leadership of people, data and MAP. This is the first episode of […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Patient Care’s Next Big Shift: 80% of Leaders Say This Is the Game Changer

Today’s guest post comes from Scott Genone, Chief Product Officer at CareMetx. Scott shares key findings from CareMetx’s recent survey of over 100 industry leaders. He explains how such advanced technologies as AI and machine learning will reshape patient services and improve the experience for both patients and healthcare providers. To view the full survey […]
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  1. Data & Insights

4 Top Retail Media Trends Driving the Industry Forward in 2025

The digital landscape continues to develop at a breakneck pace, with several retail media trends reshaping how brands connect with consumers across both digital and physical touchpoints. At Harvest Group, we’ve been keeping our finger on the pulse of these changes through our extensive work with brand partners across the industry. Our team recently completed […]
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  1. Department: HBC

Available for Preorder: The 2025 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers

On March 18, 2025, Drug Channels Institute will release The 2025 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. This report—our sixteenth edition—remains the most comprehensive, fact-based tool for understanding the entire U.S. drug pricing, reimbursement, and dispensing system. This unique, encyclopedic resource is your ultimate guide to the complex web of interactions within […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Drug Channels News Roundup, February 2025: Part D vs. Pharmacies, Accumulator Madness, Wholesaler Vertical Integration, IRA vs. MDs, and a 340B Cartoon

Winter—or at least February—is almost over. Celebrate the imminent return of spring with our selection of noteworthy news from around the drug channel. In this issue: How Part D plan sponsors responded to pharmacy DIR changes Troubling new data on copay accumulators in marketplace plans DCI’s latest vertical integration visualization How the IRA will hurt […]
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  1. Retail Ecosystem

Live from CAGNY 2025 with RBC Capital Markets’ Nik Modi

The CPG Guys interview RBC Capital Markets’ Managing Director Nik Modi at the 2025 Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference in Orlando FL. Follow Nik Modi on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nik-modi-675926/ Follow RBC Capital Markets on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rbc-capital-markets/ Follow RBC Capital online at: https://www.rbccm.com/en/ We Ask Nik about these topics: Volume Growth projections universally […]
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  1. Corporate Finance

Campbell’s Completes Sale of noosa Business to Lakeview Farms

CAMDEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Campbell’s Company (NASDAQ:CPB) (Campbell’s) today announced it has completed the sale of the noosa yoghurt business to Lakeview Farms, LLC, a manufacturer of fresh dips, desserts and specialty products. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Lakeview Farms and noosa will combine and now be known as Novus Foods. As stated when […]
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  1. Retail Ecosystem

The CPG Industry CAGNY 2025 Recap By The CPGGUYS

In this episode, the CPG Guys analyze the 2025 Consumer Analyst Group of New York (CAGNY) conference. To learn more about CAGNY, click here: https://consumeranalystgroupny.com/ To access all of the CAGNY presentations, click here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/10E493RGHHjB3nwV7-Ga-t-RPCdLm719R?usp=drive_link LA fire relief : https://www.directrelief.org/ (always research before giving) Apply to join the Cornell retail media program https://ecornell.cornell.edu/certificates/marketing/retail-media-strategy/?utm_source=cpg+guys&utm_medium=multi-channel_campaign&utm_campaign=mktgstrat_Retail+Media+Strategy+-+CPG+Guys CPG Guys […]
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  1. Retail Operations

THE OMNIES -The 2024 CPGGUYS Omnichannel Awards with NielsenIQ

This special episode of The CPGGUYS features four guests – the WINNERS of our 2024 Omnichannel awards – ‘The OMNIES’. The Omnies recognizes a select few every year that have dedicated a career to evolving from brick & mortar to being truly omnichannel and championing it in the industry. Our four winners this past year […]
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  1. Data & Insights

From Data Gaps to Revenue Gains: Harnessing the Power of Comprehensive Data to Drive GTN

Today’s guest post comes from Thomas Luby, Sr. Vice President, Business Development at PHIL. Thomas discusses the challenges brands face as they manage gross-to-net (GTN) performance while simultaneously enhancing patient access and adherence. He lists the key performance indicators that can help brands improve GTN. To learn more, watch PHIL’s free on-demand webinar: Four Patient Access […]
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  1. Department: Food

Scaling Better For You Brands with Nature’s Bakery CEO Steve Gardiner

The CPGGUYS are joined in this episode by the CEO of Nature’s bakery – Steve Gardiner. He has previously held roles in commercial leadership at Henkel and PepsiCo. We personally love the portfolio and the Fig bars are our favorite. As such, this was both a fun and informative discussion.  Find Steve on Linkedin at […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Kirkland’s Looks to Beyond, Inc. Partnership to Propel Profitability

Home décor and furniture retailer Kirkland’s has updated its transformation strategy, and the company’s new partnership with Beyond, Inc. is now a central pillar of that effort.   For going on two years, Kirkland’s has been working to improve its performance through a combination of inventory refreshes and marketing adjustments. Those efforts got a big […]
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  1. Associates & Employees

Best Buy, Hot Topic Upgrade Employee Educational Benefits

Happy employees create a more successful retail environment, but one survey has found that nearly one in every two frontline employees are unhappy with their job due to low pay, inflexible hours, poor leadership and a lack of growth opportunities. As the retail industry continues to struggle with high employee turnover, Best Buy and Hot Topic are tackling […]
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Walgreens Agrees to $10B Sycamore Partners Acquisition

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has finalized a deal with private equity firm Sycamore Partners to take the company private after being in the stock market for nearly 100 years. Sycamore will pay $11.45 per share in cash for the Walgreens business, according to a company announcement. Shareholders can receive up to $3 more per share […]
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Kroger Announces Resignation of CEO Rodney McMullen

The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney McMullen has resigned from the Company following a Board investigation of his personal conduct that, while unrelated to the business, was inconsistent with Kroger's Policy on Business Ethics.
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Valentine’s Day flower sales could shift to FTD, other brands in 2025

1-800-Flowers still leads in US, FTD is gaining share 1-800-Flowers is the largest flower service by sales headed into Valentine’s Day 2025, according to Earnest credit card data. However, the industry stalwart is likely to lose share this season if recent trends continue. Access chart in Dash. 1-800-Flowers commanded 37.0% of Valentine’s Day flower sales […]
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