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August 17, 2012
Report: Collegiate millennials shaping culinary trends

Packaged Facts and CCD Innovation, a San Francisco-based strategic food and beverage innovation agency, have unveiled a report that explores the culinary behaviors or preferences of collegiate millennials, those consumers ages 18 years to 22 years.

August 17, 2012
Signs continue to point to tipping point for retail clinics

The signs that the convenient care industry has hit a significant tipping point in 2012 just keep on coming.

August 16, 2012
Deloitte: Consumer spending slips for first time in five months

The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index decreased slightly in July, marking the first decline since February 2012.

August 16, 2012
Report: Nicotine replacement product sales to reach $6.2 billion worldwide by 2018

Global sales of nicotine replacement products are expected to reach $6.2 billion in 2018, following compound annual growth rates of 4.5% between now and then, GBI Research reported Wednesday.

August 16, 2012
Study: 'Yo-yo dieting' represents no adverse effect to metabolism or ability to lose weight long-term

"Yo-yo dieting" — the repetitive loss and regain of body weight — does not negatively affect metabolism or the ability to lose weight long term, researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center reported in a new study published in the journal Metabolism.

August 16, 2012
Study: Many consumers turn to at-home options for whiter teeth versus the dentist chair

There’s good news for retailers and manufacturers of at-home teeth whitening solutions, as new research indicates that most consumers seeking a brighter smile will tend to opt for at-home options compared with professional whitening services.

August 16, 2012
Study: Older patients, preventive services on rise at retail health clinics

Retail-based health clinics are attracting more older patients and delivering more preventive care, particularly flu shots and other vaccinations, according to a new study from the Rand Corp.

August 15, 2012
Better BTS promotions offered by retailers this year, PriceGrabber survey finds

Nearly half of consumers polled in the latest PriceGrabber survey said that retailers are serving up better back-to-school promotions this year, compared with 2011.

August 14, 2012
Study: Fear of needles could hamper flu vaccinations

Nobody likes getting a shot, but a new survey indicates that fear of needles also may prompt people to avoid getting flu vaccinations.

August 13, 2012
CDC: Tobacco use among teens on slow decline

Tobacco use among American middle school and high school students showed a slow decline from 2000 to 2011, according to a report released last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

August 13, 2012
Cholesterol levels among youth see decline

In a study involving more than 16,000 U.S. children and adolescents, there has been a decrease in average total cholesterol levels over the past two decades, although almost 1-in-10 subjects had elevated total cholesterol in the 2007-2010 period, according to a study published in the Aug. 8 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

August 13, 2012
ComScore: Online spending up 15% in Q2

U.S. online retail spending reached $43.2 billion for the second quarter, up 15% over a year ago, according to ComScore.

August 13, 2012
More signs that 2012 is tipping point for convenient care industry

Just days after Drug Store News reported — once again — that 2012 is proving to be a significant year for the convenient care industry, yet another turn of events further solidified what we’ve been saying for quite some time.

August 13, 2012
Novartis drug appears effective in liver transplant patients

An experimental drug therapy under development by Novartis for liver transplant patients appears to provide similar efficacy and better kidney function, compared with a drug made by Astellas Pharma, according to results of a late-stage clinical trial.

August 13, 2012
Pharmacists provide link in pertussis vaccination drive

The dramatic expansion in the number of pharmacists who can give vaccinations and the range of vaccinations they can deliver has occurred just as an epidemic of whooping cough has spread across the country.

August 13, 2012
Study finds association between daily aspirin use and modestly lower cancer mortality

A large new observational study published Friday found more evidence of an association between daily aspirin use and modestly lower cancer mortality, but suggested any reduction may be smaller than that observed in a recent analysis. The study appeared online in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.

August 13, 2012
Why in-store, mobile shopping go hand in hand

Nothing beats the experience of shopping in a store: touching and feeling the merchandise, enjoying the ambiance of the store with the Muzak playing in the background, engaging with the retailer's wonderful customer service representatives and then pulling up that product on Amazon.com and clicking "check out."

August 10, 2012
ECRM: Drought not affecting food prices

Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing reported that the current drought conditions have yet to lead to an increase in food prices.

August 9, 2012
AllergEase: Fitness, social activities influenced by seasonal allergies

Four-out-of-5 seasonal allergy sufferers reported their fitness regimens suffer because they exercise less or their performance isn't as strong, according to a survey released Thursday from AllergEase.

August 8, 2012
NPD Group: Trends in prestige beauty show consumers' desire to play with color

Prestige makeup sales within U.S. department stores were on the rise during the first half of the year, with one of the biggest winners being nail, which experienced robust double-digit growth, according to market research firm the NPD Group.

August 8, 2012
Survey: Consumers more willing to disclose data to retailers than social networks

Consumers are more comfortable sharing data with retailers than they are with social networks, especially if it enhances the shopping experience, according to a recent survey conducted by the E-tailing Group and MyBuys.

August 8, 2012
Teva, Active Biotech plan third MS drug trial

Drug makers Teva Pharmaceutical Industries and Active Biotech will start a third late-stage clinical trial of an experimental drug for treating multiple sclerosis, the companies said Wednesday.

August 7, 2012
Bad economy doesn't stop high BTS spending, survey finds

Nearly 80% of parents are spending up to $500 for back-to-school shopping, according to a survey by an online coupon site.

August 7, 2012
NPD Group: Men's grooming market grows at rapid pace

The men’s grooming market continues to grow at a rapid pace as research shows that men’s grooming tools — such as electric shavers, men’s trimmers and home hair clippers — are among the largest dollar growth drivers in the overall personal care industry.

August 6, 2012
New leader at Supervalu is tip of turnaround iceberg

Supervalu now is in full turnaround mode, and with the naming of Wayne Sales as CEO to lead the charge, analysts are saying the Canadian retail executive who helped turn around Canadian Tire is the right man for the job. But Supervalu still has plenty of heavy lifting to do.

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