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  • Amazon Go readies for launch as Shanghai’s MobyMart makes the rounds

  • We are all the New General Market

    In April, Drug Store News and Mack Elevation co-hosted the third annual New General Market Summit. The one-day thought leadership event examined the changing face of the American shopper — driven not only by the growth of multicultural and millennial consumers but also by the influence these consumers are having on all consumers — and how the best brands are able to connect on an emotional level, as well as build community and advocacy with an ever-more diverse consumer.

  • Hallmark launches VR Father’s Day cards

    KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This Father’s Day, Hallmark is looking to capitalize on growing interested in virtual reality. The company has launched virtual reality greeting cards that take the recipient through a  360-degree viewing journey that’s tied to the theme of the card — surfing, motorcycle racing, skydiving and car racing.

  • ECRM acquires product discovery platform RangeMe

    SOLON, Ohio and SAN FRANCISCO — Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing has acquired a technology company that has been changing how retailers discover new suppliers.

    The company on Tuesday announced the acquisition of RangeMe, which streamlines new product discovery in a way that ECRM said will complement the foundation it has laid in helping buyers discover new products and improve category planning effectiveness.

  • Report: P&G in active talks with big stakeholder

  • Nielsen expands relationship with Family Dollar

    NEW YORK — Nielsen announced Wednesday that it has expanded its relationship with Family Dollar as the architect and exclusive provider of Family Dollar's Trading Area and custom product hierarchy.  

  • Packaged Facts: Pet owners shopping, spending more online

    ROCKVILLE, Md. — Online retailing is changing the game for pet parents.

    Specifically, 40% of pet owners are opting to buy pet products online, up from 37% the previous year, and notably higher than results from 2014, according to U.S. Pet Market Outlook, 2017-2018. The report, from research firm Packaged Facts, highlights mergers and acquisitions, retail channel trends, and pet owner demographics and spending habits.

  • Dreft rolls out 65% plant-based Dreft purtouch

    Dreft rolls out 65% plant-based Dreft purtouch

    CINCINNATI — Baby laundry detergent brand Dreft has announced the latest addition to its offerings. The company on Thursday launched Dreft purtouch, a 65% plant-based hypoallergenic baby detergent, which it says is made with naturally derived ingredients.

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