COVID-19

Play your cards right: Greeting card category still relevant in the face of the pandemic and digital communications
The pandemic has been a big sales driver for certain segments of greeting cards — from birthday cards and notes of encouragement to care and concern — as consumers sought to stay emotionally connected via cards bought at grocery stores and retail pharmacies.
NB Pure intros Immune+ supplement
Immune+ contains a blend of vitamins, herbs and antioxidants, including vitamins C and D, zinc and ashwagandha, the company said.

Day 3 of NACDS’ in-person conference explores current, future trends

Industry experts led presentations and discussions on pharmacy, health and wellness, and front-end issues.
NACDS’ in-person conference kicks off with a focus on pharmacies’ role during COVID-19 pandemic

During the first of the three-day 2022 Regional Chain Conference, speakers highlighted the resiliency and adaptability of the organization’s chain and supplier members.
Retailers, pharmacies to make free N95 masks available

As part of the Biden administration’s effort to distribute 400 million free N95 masks, retail pharmacies participating in the program include Hy-Vee, Meijer, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens and Kroger.
Solid solution: Five elements of an effective prescription pricing tool

Medication pricing information and tools providing drug alternatives that address shifts in care and patient needs could make the prescribing process easier.
Change in the air: Shifts in retail pharmacy are likely to exert force for disruption and innovation

DSN editor and chief Nigel Maynard examines the sweeping changes impacting the retail pharmacy industry in 2022.
NACDS issues statement regarding OTC COVID-19 tests at retail pharmacies

NACDS president and CEO Steve Anderson advises consumers on how pharmacies and their teams are working to help maximize the success of the upcoming COVID-19 OTC test program.
Walgreens intros COVID-19 Index tracking activity by state

Data captured in the Walgreens COVID-19 Index tracks existing and emerging variants.
From head to toe: The fusion of wellness and beauty sets mass market retailers up for success in 2022

The new year is bringing hope of a return to robust sales with the range of innovation added to the drug store mix — and retailers are ready.

Play your cards right: Greeting card category still relevant in the face of the pandemic and digital communications

NB Pure intros Immune+ supplement

Day 3 of NACDS’ in-person conference explores current, future trends

NACDS’ in-person conference kicks off with a focus on pharmacies’ role during COVID-19 pandemic

Retailers, pharmacies to make free N95 masks available

Solid solution: Five elements of an effective prescription pricing tool

Change in the air: Shifts in retail pharmacy are likely to exert force for disruption and innovation

NACDS issues statement regarding OTC COVID-19 tests at retail pharmacies

Walgreens intros COVID-19 Index tracking activity by state

From head to toe: The fusion of wellness and beauty sets mass market retailers up for success in 2022