In-Store Media

CVS Pharmacy to introduce curated K-Beauty HQ
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Pharmacy, looking to meet growing shopper demand for Korean beauty products, is launching its K-Beauty HQ at 2,100 stores nationwide starting in April, the company announced Wednesday.

K-Beauty HQ will include more than 100 new products from South Korean beauty brands, several of which are exclusive to CVS. To curate the collection of skin care and makeup products, CVS Pharmacy said it worked with Korean beauty expert Alicia Yoon, who founded online beauty store Peach & Lily.
Budweiser unveils local MLB team cans in select markets
NEW YORK — As baseball season approaches, Budweiser is looking to get fans in certain cities excited with its new customized MLB team cans. The limited-edition cans feature unique designs from local artists and are set to hit shelves March 27 in time for Opening Day on April 3.

Strongbow intros orange blossom flavor, mini cans

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Heineken’s Strongbow Hard Apple Ciders brand is getting into spring with the launch of its new orange blossom cider flavor. The new flavor brings an orange blossom aroma with light sweetness and an apple finish — free of artificial flavors and colors, the brand said.
Vermont’s Original adds to its Bag Balm line

LYNDONVILLE, Vt. — Vermont’s Original, maker of skin moisturizer Bag Balm, has launched the newest product in its line, Bag Balm Mega Moisturizing Soap.

The Mega Moisturizing Soap is a bar soap enriched with such original balm ingredients as lanolin, and scented with rosemary mint, and it has a suggested retail price of $4.99.
SLIDESHOW: Weis Markets opens latest ‘community market’ prototype

ENOLA, Pa. — Weis Markets on Thursday unveiled it latest flagship location here, featuring the latest in merchandising and marketing for the Pennsylvania-based grocer. The store features the company's second drive-through pharmacy, a dedicated dietitian and a pharmacy-adjacent consultation room for patients.

The 65,000-square-foot supermarket represents the company’s new community market design, with a robust food court, service-focused fresh departments and extensive variety throughout the store.
Masculinity returns to beauty aisles

Maybe men have been the secret all along to pumping up front-end sales.

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Quri looks at health, beauty merchandising at Target, Rite Aid during awards shows

SAN FRANCISCO — Performance-driven merchandising company Quri recently shared the results of its study examining the importance of continuous in-store merchandising execution data in helping health and beauty brands drive increased return on investment during awards season.
Giant/Martin’s launches Bag Hunger campaign with $155K donation to area food banks

CARLISLE, Pa. — Giant Food Stores and Martin’s Food Markets on Friday began their hunger-relief campaign Bag Hunger with a one-day donation in partnership with 31 food banks in Pennsylvania and Maryland. The company donated a total of $155,000 in gift cards to help organizations provide meals to those in need.
Albertsons Foundation, Entertainment Industry Foundation earn 2 nominations for 2017 Halo Awards

BOISE, Idaho — The Albertsons Foundation’s efforts with the Entertainment Industry Foundation to raise awareness and funds to end childhood hunger in America, Hunger Is, has been nominated for two 2017 Halo Awards. The foundations announced their nomination for awards, presented by Engage for Good, Wednesday.
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CVS Pharmacy to introduce curated K-Beauty HQ

Budweiser unveils local MLB team cans in select markets

Strongbow intros orange blossom flavor, mini cans

Vermont’s Original adds to its Bag Balm line

SLIDESHOW: Weis Markets opens latest ‘community market’ prototype

Masculinity returns to beauty aisles

Quri looks at health, beauty merchandising at Target, Rite Aid during awards shows

Giant/Martin’s launches Bag Hunger campaign with $155K donation to area food banks

Albertsons Foundation, Entertainment Industry Foundation earn 2 nominations for 2017 Halo Awards

Q&A: LoveBrownSugar’s Christina Brown on Dove’s ‘60 Years of Care’