Store brands shine as consumer wallets tighten

Retailers’ private label product sales are growing as consumers seek affordable health-and-wellness solutions.

DSN assembles all-star lineup of retailers for 2022 Industry Issues Summit

Drug Store News has lined up a who’s who in retail pharmacy for its upcoming Industry Issues Summit that will be held in New York City on Nov. 30.

Top Retailers

Rite Aid opens small-format pharmacy in Virginia

The retailer opened its first small-format Rite Aid Pharmacy location, in Craigsville, Va., as part of a pilot program to improve access to pharmacy services.

People
DSN's Top Women in Health, Wellness & Beauty 2022 award winners
Drug Store News celebrates the women making their mark in retail pharmacy with the fourth annual awards program.
PHARMACY
Rite Aid partners with Grubhub on nationwide delivery
More than 2,000 Rite Aid locations in 16 states are available on the Grubhub Marketplace for delivery.
PHARMACY
NACDS announces 2022-2023 faculty scholars program participants
Six faculty members from schools and colleges of pharmacy nationwide have been selected as members of this year’s class to participate in the 18-month research mentorship program.

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PHARMACY
Eugia Pharma Specialities gets FDA OK for generic AmBisome Liposome for Injection
Amphotericin B liposome for injection, 50 mg /vial is a partnership product from TTY Biopharm.
Inside Beauty
Vaseline nourishes dry skin with Intensive Care lotions
Vaseline’s Intensive Care lotions are formulated with a a blend of humectants that draw water to the skin.
HEALTH
Dojo Labs’ nootropic-based supplements arrive at GNC shelves
Dojo Labs’ nootropic-based supplements will be available at more than 1,000 GNC locations nationwide beginning in December.
Consumables
Alkaline88 debuts sports beverage
Alkaline88 Sport is available in jolly watermelon, fruit punch, very berry and limon citrus flavors.
RETAIL NEWS
Walmart kicks off Spark Good Round Up campaign
Walmart's Spark Good giving campaign will run Nov. 25 through Dec. 25.
Vitamins, Diet and Sports Nutrition
MegaFood updates packaging on key product lines
Designed to keep its key visual elements, the new product layout includes enhanced readability of product names and varieties.
Consumables
Stuffed Puffs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch add cereal-coated twist to marshmallows
The Marshmallows are filled with real Cinnamon Toast Crunch crème, the companies said.

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From Our Experts

Blog
Editor’s Note
Nov 10
Three Cheers for Top Women winners
In his latest column, DSN editor-in-chief Nigel Maynard ask readers to stop and reflect on women’s contributions to retail pharmacy.
Nigel F. Maynard
Editorial Director
Oct 10
How retail pharmacies go beyond the basics to impact communities
In his latest column, DSN editor-in-chief Nigel Maynard asks readers to share personalized stories of individuals or stores that went above and beyond.
Nigel F. Maynard
Editorial Director
Blog
Retail Radar
Nov 02
Retailers double down on community support efforts
In his latest column, David Orgel discusses how retailers have raised the bar with creative initiatives that spotlight deep knowledge of local needs.
David Orgel
Principal, David Orgel Consulting
Sep 30
Strategic moves to drive results this holiday season
In his latest column, David Orgel illustrates how relying on proven retail strategies help retailers succeed in the fourth quarter.
David Orgel
Principal, David Orgel Consulting
Blog
Guest Column
Nov 04
Disease prevention-as-a-service: Bringing better health directly to consumers
Vish Kulkarni of Rockley Photonics explains how wearable devices could play a larger role in preventing viruses, such as COVID-19 from growing to severe status unnoticed.
Sep 27
QR codes: The key to unfiltered customer feedback
Nihal Advani, founder and CEO of QualSights, takes a look at how QR codes can be an efficient method of gathering customer satisfaction data for retailers and retail pharmacies.

Store brands shine as consumer wallets tighten

DSN assembles all-star lineup of retailers for 2022 Industry Issues Summit

Rite Aid opens small-format pharmacy in Virginia

DSN's Top Women in Health, Wellness & Beauty 2022 award winners

Rite Aid partners with Grubhub on nationwide delivery

NACDS announces 2022-2023 faculty scholars program participants

Digital Editions

Eugia Pharma Specialities gets FDA OK for generic AmBisome Liposome for Injection

Vaseline nourishes dry skin with Intensive Care lotions

Dojo Labs’ nootropic-based supplements arrive at GNC shelves

Alkaline88 debuts sports beverage

Walmart kicks off Spark Good Round Up campaign

MegaFood updates packaging on key product lines

Stuffed Puffs, Cinnamon Toast Crunch add cereal-coated twist to marshmallows

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Rite Aid opens small-format pharmacy in Virginia

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Store brands shine as consumer wallets tighten

Eugia Pharma Specialities gets FDA OK for generic AmBisome Liposome for Injection

The Inspired Home Show 2023

Watch DSN: Walmart’s Dr. Wigneswaran talks the retailer’s clinical trial business

From Our Experts

Editor’s Note

Three Cheers for Top Women winners

How retail pharmacies go beyond the basics to impact communities

Retail Radar

Retailers double down on community support efforts

Strategic moves to drive results this holiday season

Guest Column

Disease prevention-as-a-service: Bringing better health directly to consumers

QR codes: The key to unfiltered customer feedback