HEALTH

10 Truths of OTC No. 3: Technology is a double-edged sword
Truth 3: OTC purveyors face the double-edged sword of technology, both threat and opportunity

Digital technology is one of the most disruptive and productive developments in human history. The pace of change is astonishing. The tricorder, once something out of science fiction, is now at the advanced prototype stage. From hardware processing speed to proliferating social platforms, the implications are profound for all aspects of human life, including healthcare.
To tackle the grime and grit of New York, Olika launches 2-in-1 sanitizer
NEW YORK – Olika on Thursday announced that Birdie – a two-in-one hand sanitizer containing a spray and dry wipes, has been launched into the New York City market.

New Yorkers can now re-stock their “flock” of Birdies along with supplements, snacks and personal care products at New York’s iconic grocery store Fairway Market.

Survey says holiday shoppers need ‘meaningful messaging’

Retailers need relevant deals if they want to break through the “noise’ and engage with shoppers this holiday season. Retailers need relevant deals if they want to break through the “noise’ and engage with shoppers this holiday season.
Q&A: Kismet Consumer zeroes in on cannabis wellness opportunity

SAN DIEGO — Always on the lookout for new categories, Drug Store News happened across the Kismet Consumer Product Group, which made its NACDS conference debut this year at the Total Store Expo in San Diego with a line of hemp and CBD wellness products.
Health coverage debate fuels affordability concerns over chronic disease care

LOS ANGELES — A new survey from the national non-profit Transamerica Center for Health Studies shows that 81% of Americans are aware of the healthcare debates in Washington, and of those, 92% are concerned about those changes and 59% are very or extremely concerned.

The three biggest fears among Americans include:
Kroger outlines 13-part ‘Restock’ transformation plan

CINCINNATI — The supermarket shopping experience at Kroger is about to undergo a significant digitally-driven transformation even as the grocery store operator seeks to exit the c-store and gas arena.

The digital transformation is being called Restock Kroger and is expected to redefine the food and grocery customer experience in America, the company stated.
Brandless branches into beauty, personal care

SAN FRANCISCO — Online store Brandless, which launched in July with a portfolio of private-label product all sold for $3, is expanding its offerings with a foray into beauty and wellness. The company detailed its latest effort, the Brandless Beauty and Wellness Collection, in a blog post on its website, noting that the product line was aimed at “making clean beauty accessible to everyone.”
CHPA launches DXM age-restriction resource for retailers

WASHINGTON — The Consumer Healthcare Products Association on Wednesday announced a new initiative to support retailers in states that have adopted laws prohibiting the sale of over-the-counter medicines containing the cough suppressant dextromethorphan to minors. The announcement comes on the heels of Nevada’s enactment of a DXM age-restriction law last week.
Emerson Group's 10th annual Retail Industry Day wraps with forecast of retail's future

PHILADELPHIA — The stark reality that reverberated with attendees of the Emerson Group's 10th annual Retail Industry Day was simple — within a short period the entire ecosystem of how consumers seek, source and acquire products will change. And that change will accelerate thanks in large part to the coming of age of a generation of consumers who have never experienced a world without Wi-Fi.
P&G introduces new Clearblue Connected Ovulation Test System and app