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Drug Channels Outlook 2026: Live Webinar with Adam J. Fein, Ph.D., on PBMs, Part D, DTC Strategies, Drug Policy Trends, and More

2026 is shaping up to be another transformative year for the U.S. drug channel. Join Adam J. Fein, Ph.D.—president of Drug Channels Institute (DCI) and author of Drug Channels—for his exclusive live video webinar: Drug Channels Outlook 2026 Live Broadcast: Friday, December 12, 2025 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. ET Register Now Gain the latest […]
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Your Views:  The Difference Between Artificial & Human Intelligence

We had a terrific piece this week by industry veteran Dick Spezzano assessing Amazon Fresh, and MNB reader Steven Ritchey responded: People like Dick Spezzano are invaluable as someone giving a “boots on the ground” perspective, as well as a seasoned, veteran of food retailing, cherish those people.  You can learn a lot from them, […]
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Informa Connect’s Trade and Channel Strategies

Informa Connect’s Trade and Channel Strategies December 9-11, 2025 | W Philadelphia Exclusive Offer—Use promo 25DC10 to save 10%* The stakes have never been higher. With seismic shifts in distribution models, health policy and market access strategies, falling behind on critical trends could mean losing your competitive edge. If you’re a trade, channel, market access […]
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Informa Connect’s PBM Contracting Summit

Informa Connect’s PBM Contracting Summit December 9-10, 2025 | Chicago, IL (Pre-Summit Workshop on December 8th) Drug Channels readers save 10% with code 25DRCH10* Informa Connect’s PBM Contracting Summit returns to Chicago this December! Join the industry as expert speakers navigate the complex PBM landscape, gaining unparalleled strategies to enhance patient care and effectively manage […]
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FaceTime with the Content Guy:  A GLP-1 Update

The Wall Street Journal reported over the weekend that a number of companies are working on what essentially would be pill versions of Ozempic, potentially making the weight loss medications more available to more people (at least if the insurance companies get their collective heads out of their collective rear ends on the reimbursement issue).  […]
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September on the Menu: What Food Sales Teach Us About Growth in 2025

  September has always been more than just another month in the food industry. It’s a reset button. Back-to-school signals new routines according to Steven Johnson Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions®  Labor Day closes summer’s entertaining season, football kicks off tailgates, and fall flavors return. Across the supply chain — convenience stores, […]
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The Health Paradox: How the CPG Sector is Confronting UPFs, Obesity and More

For leaders in the CPG sector, a big question in health today is this: why is the nation getting less and less healthy, despite knowing more about diet and lifestyle than ever before? Since the 1970s, obesity has been rising steadily. We now have endless products, advice, and tools for healthier living. Yet the nation […]
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FaceTime with the Content Guy: For Food Biz, Is Ozempic Scarier Than Tariffs?

A retailer told me the other day, “People ask me all the time if I am worried about tariffs.  I’m actually a lot more worried about Ozempic.” I’m here to tell you that this isn’t hyperbole – I know exactly the degree to which taking a GLP-1 drug can affect what you eat, and therefore […]
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From Snacking to Menus: Healthy Is a Thing in 2025

In 2025, healthy isn’t just a label — it’s a lifestyle evolution. Thanks to shifting consumer behavior, driven in part by the widespread use of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, the entire food ecosystem is rapidly adapting. From grocery aisles to restaurant menus, snacks and meals are being reformulated, resized, and reimagined to meet […]
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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 (rerun)

This week, I’m rerunning some popular posts while I prepare for Friday’s live video webinar: What’s Next for Retail Pharmacy: Data, Debate, and Disruption. I’ll be joined by special guest Antonio Ciaccia, CEO of 46brooklyn Research, and President of 3 Axis Advisors. Click here to see the original post from March 2025. Next week, Drug […]
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Wednesday Eye-Openers

With brief, occasional, italicized and sometimes gratuitous commentary… •  DoorDash To Acquire Deliveroo From the New York Times: “DoorDash announced two deals worth billions of dollars on Tuesday, saying it has agreed to acquire Deliveroo, the British food delivery company, and SevenRooms, a platform used by hotels and restaurants to manage reservations and marketing. “The […]
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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. Shopper & Customer

Private Label Booms: Reshaping the US Retail Landscape

Should heritage brands be afraid of private label? The jury is still out as Private Label is certainly having its moment in the spotlight. Fueled by factors like inflation and dwindling brand loyalty, private label is making waves across major consumer product categories. And it’s not just about snagging a bargain, consumers are flocking to […]
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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. Department & Category

Game Day Glory: The Super Bowl is a Feast for Families and Foodies Alike

  When it comes to football’s biggest night of the year, there’s one thing every fan can rally behind—delicious food shared with family and friends. The Super Bowl isn’t just a game; it’s a celebration, a tradition, and an all-out feast! Steven Johnson, Grocerant Guru® at Tacoma, WA based Foodservice Solutions® wants you to enjoy […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Rethinking Work: Our Interview with Rishad Tobaccowala

Joining us to discuss his brilliant new book Rethinking Work: Seismic Changes in the Where, When & Why, is author, speaker, and trusted advisor Rishad Tobaccowala. Rishad returns to the pod to share important themes in how work is changing in profound ways and what leaders need to do to respond to emerging and powerful new […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

2025 Provocative Predictions for Retail’s Future: Part 2

We wrap up the second batch of Steve’s provocative annual retail predictions with a focus on (mostly) educated guesses for the department store sector, what’s next for Target, whether a new retail apocalypse is on the horizon, the outlook for deal making, and the impact of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic. All this plus a few […]
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  1. Data & Insights

What’s Next for Ozempic and Weight Loss Drugs in Consumer Goods?

Obesity is arguably the defining health issue of the 21st Century. World Health Organisation data shows that 43% of over-18s are overweight, and 16% are obese. In the US, the adult obesity rate is far higher than the global average, at 43%, with an incalculable impact on the nation’s health, quality of life, and economic […]
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  1. Media & Marketing

Trends That Shaped the CPG Industry in 2024: Amazon’s New Policy, TikTok Shop and GLP-1s

As the natural products industry closed the chapter in 2024, several transformative trends emerged that redefined the consumer packaged goods (CPG) landscape. In a recent conversation between Scott Dicker, Director of Market Insights at SPINS, and Danielle Masterson, Editor at NutraIngredients USA, three dominant forces stood out: Amazon’s evolving policies, TikTok Shop’s explosive growth, and the continued influence of GLP-1 medications.  Available Now: 2025 Industry Update & […]
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  1. Shopper & Customer

How Envision Group Helps Mission-Driven Brands Launch Into Non-Traditional Retail 

Non-traditional retail venues such as offices, sporting arenas, and schools offer brands unique opportunities to connect with engaged audiences. However, navigating this distribution channel can be a challenge for emerging brands. Fortunately, Compass USA, one of the largest food service companies in the world, has developed solutions to help these brands navigate this complex distribution […]
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Walmart adding RFID tech to fresh categories

​Dive Brief The retailer worked with Avery Dennison on developing the solution in an effort to minimize food waste and improve inventory management. Published Oct. 23, 2025 Workers can better track inventory and determine when to rotate or mark down products with RFID technology, according to Walmart. Courtesy of Walmart
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‘A cultural shift’: Dollar Tree’s CEO on tech, AI adoption

At Dollar Tree’s investor day this month, the discount retailer gave a peek into how it’s catching up with the times — and AI is playing a key role. If one thing is certain, CEO Mike Creedon told investors, it’s that Dollar Tree must evolve. “And we are, from a single price point model to […]
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New Amazon smart delivery glasses help drivers navigate routes and complete deliveries

Amazon has unveiled new smart glasses designed to assist drivers in navigating their routes and completing deliveries. The AI powered technology provides hands free navigation, package scanning, and hazard detection directly in drivers’ field of view, eliminating the need to look down at their smartphones while making deliveries. The glasses feature computer vision technology that […]
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