HEALTH

Walmart, American Diabetes Association plan 4 Walmart Wellness Day screening events
BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Walmart will be bringing America’s largest health fair back to communities it serves this year, with the first of four Walmart Wellness Day events planned for June 17. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time, the retailer will offer free health screenings at its more than 4,600 locations. And through its partnership with the American Diabetes Association, the retailer will be hosting four such events this year.
House Energy and Commerce Committee helps pave way toward OTC hearing aids
WASHINGTON — The House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday helped pave the way forward toward a non-prescription hearing aid category by incorporating amendments specifically addresssing the new OTC category to the FDA Reauthorization Act (FDARA) of 2017, which will re-up FDA's user fee programs.

TRP Company's eye care and ear care portfolio earns Women’s Choice Awards nods

RENO, Nevada — The Women’s Choice Award earlier this year honored TRP with a 2017 Women’s Choice Award based on recommendations from their female customers in a customer satisfaction survey conducted by WomenCertified.
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.
Researchers unveil supplement to fight childhood obesity

BETHESDA, Md. — Prebiotics may soon be the latest tool in the fight against childhood obesity, researchers from the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, reported earlier this week. Prebiotics reduce body fat in children who are overweight or obese by altering their gut microbiota, according to new research published in Gastroenterology, the official journal of the American Gastroenterological Association.
Perrigo CEO to retire

DUBLIN — Perrigo is looking for a new CEO. The company announced Monday that it had launched a search ahead of current CEO John Hendrickson’s retirement.

Hendrickson currently is planning on staying until his replacement is appointed, as well as up to 60 days after to ensure a smooth transition. Hendrickson plans to stand for election to the board of directors at Perrigo’s Annual General Meeting on July 20, and will step down once the new CEO is appointed, the company said.
Report shows Amazon is fertile ground for health, personal care and consumables sales

SANDY, Utah — Despite a decline in the overall health and personal care, or HPC, baby and grocery categories industry-wide, Amazon is grabbing double-digit wallet share.
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.
Ideal Protein looks to augment pharmacy clinical offerings with weight loss solution

SARASOTA, Fla. — As pharmacies look to increase the number of clinical services they offer patients, Ideal Protein is offering pharmacies a potential revenue stream that can have an impact on patient health. The Ideal Protein protocol is a solution offering weight loss and weight maintenance services.
Report: P&G in active talks with big stakeholder