Consumer Affairs & Relations

Drug Store News caught up with the CEO of Sera Labs, Nancy Duitch to discuss how the company is making a name for itself in CBD.

Speakers, including manufacturers, retailers, industry experts and even patients, called on the Food and Drug Administration to provide clarity, regulations and consumer education on the fledgling CBD and hemp categories at a public hearing in late May.

Drug Store News' editor-in-chief, Seth Mendelson, looks at who is making a difference within their own organization and who is going above and beyond in terms of helping the retail industry.

The combined company will consist of several franchises with leadership positions across immunology, hematologic oncology, medical aesthetics, neuroscience, women's health, eye care and virology, the companies said.

Fred’s also saw its net sales decrease 5.2% for the quarter, which ended May 4, coming in at $319 million, with comparable-store sales down 8.5% from the previous quarter.

Stop & Shop’s president, Mark McGowan will depart the company, and Gordon Reid, the president of Giant Food, will become president of Stop & Shop.

Dollar General will first offer access to FedEx drop-off and pickup services at 1,500 stores in late summer and reach a total of 8,000 stores by the end of 2020.

Retail sales rose 0.5% in May over the previous month and increased 3.2% year-over-year, according to the National Retail Federation.