HEALTH

CRN's Supplement OWL registry continues to take flight after 1 year
Launched April 27, 2017, the Supplement OWL is a self-regulatory initiative designed to provide a more complete picture of the marketplace for regulators, retailers and industry stakeholders.
Health Mart boosts flu shot offering with PrescribeWellness
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that during the 2016-2017 flu season, the flu shot prevented more than 5 million illnesses, 2 million medical visits and 84,700 hospitalizations.

Molly Sims joins C&D team as Viviscal spokesperson

Viviscal supplements are formulated with AminoMar marine complex, which helps nourish thinning hair and promote existing hair growth.
PharmaSmart, Schnucks enter partnership

Schnucks said that using Rochester, N.Y.-based PharmaSmart’s technology would help drive Medicare Star Ratings objectives, including adherence for hypertension and blood pressure control, both of which are triple-weighted measures that national and regional insurers focus on.
GMDC names new VP of member development

Tom Duffy was named the new vice president of member development who will primarily focus on expanding the associations reach in retail and the consumer product industry.
Allergy ad spend kicks into gear

In the first of a series, TS Kelly, senior vice president of research for TV ad insight company Alphonso, breaks down the biggest OTC ad spenders as allergy season gets started.
SLIDESHOW: NACDS Annual 2018 Sunday Nightlife – P&G Reception and Dinner

Sunday evening at the Breakers, P&G held a cocktail reception and dinner during NACDS Annual Meeting.
SLIDESHOW: NACDS Annual 2018 Sunday Nightlife – Nature's Bounty Co. Cocktail Party

The Nature's Bounty Co. held a cocktail party at the Breakers on Sunday evening as part of NACDS Annual Meeting.
Art of the deal

"Negotiations are inherently filled with emotions and risk. Sales success in this new world is much less about sharing your product knowledge and much more about sharing your expertise on emerging trends that may affect many categories. We are now in a world where value is derived from information, not just products.” That was one of the key messages conveyed by Dan Mack, founder of the Elevation Forum.
Highlighting dynamic brands

Drug Store News and Mack Elevation will co-host the 4th annual New General Market “Purpose Driven” Summit in June to help mass retailers and their suppliers gain a better understanding of who their shoppers are and what needs to be done to get them to visit their stores more frequently and buy more products.