Industry Advocacy

NEW YORK — 2017 will be another busy year for merger and acquisition activity in the U.S., S&P Global Ratings stated in its latest report.

President Trump’s plans for lower corporate taxes, repatriation of cash held abroad, and a most business-friendly climate bode well for deal making, S&P wrote in its new report, “New Administration Could Spur M&A Activity, But Antitrust Regulation is Not Going Away.”

WASHINGTON — The Supplement OWL (Online Wellness Library) is growing as more than 50 companies are already on board to help create a more complete picture of the marketplace, the Council for Responsbile Nutrition announced Thursday.

WASHINGTON — The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Wednesday promoted three executives, effective immediately. Mike Greene has been promoted to SVP government relations, from VP ; Nancy Weindruch to VP communications, from senior director; and Ingrid Lebert to senior director, government relations, from director.  

WASHINGTON — The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America on Monday launched its new multi-year advertising and public affairs initiative, Go Boldly. The campaign is aimed at highlighting those in the industry driving innovation and pointing to the opportunity that exists in tackling complex health conditions. 

CINCINNATI — Kroger on Tuesday named Matt Perin head of government relations and regulatory affairs.

"Matt's involvement and relationships with leaders in Washington will help advance our federal and state lobbying efforts and elevate Kroger's unique story among these influential stakeholders," stated Dailey, Kroger's senior director of external affairs. "We look forward to having Matt's expertise on the ground in Washington."

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Ensuring fair compensation and a level playing field are the chief concerns for community pharmacy operators as the 115th Congress begins their deliberations, according to the latest National Community Pharmacists Association member survey.

ARLINGTON, Va. – Provider status is back on the Congressional menu as the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (S. 109) was reintroduced Thursday with the bipartisan original co-sponsorship of more than one-quarter of the U.S. Senate. The return of that critical piece of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives also is anticipated shortly.

Could this be the year?

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Global Market Development Center on Thursday announced its 2017 board of directors – which is comprised of industry leaders who advance the association’s mission to inspire trading partners to connect, collaborate and create innovative growth in the general merchandise and health beauty wellness industries.