Walgreens Boots Alliance shareholders approve pending Sycamore Partners acquisition

According to preliminary results, approximately 96% of votes cast at the “Special Meeting of Shareholders” by all Walgreens’ shareholders were voted in favor of the merger agreement proposal.

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Costco reports sales increase during June

Costco reported that its sales rose 8% to $26.44 billion and comparable sales rose 5.8% for the retail month of June.

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University of Maryland Pharmacy Students Tell Us About Their Views on the Profession—Part 1

The four students told us about their hopes, dreams and what excites them about becoming a pharmacist.

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Ulta Beauty acquires British beauty retailer Space NK

As part of the acquisition, Space NK will operate as a standalone subsidiary of Ulta Beauty and continue to be led by its existing management team.

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Amazon’s Prime Day drives $7B in online spending on first day

Adobe analysis shows U.S. retailers generated $7.9 billion in online spend on July 8, the first day of the four-day 2025 edition of Amazon Prime Day.

What one word describes NACDS Annual? Attendees told us

Attendees at the 2025 NACDS Annual meeting told us the one word that sums up the event.

Clover Health launches New Jersey Community Pharmacy Program with IPC’s iCare+ network

The initiative is designed to help seniors better manage their medications and stay healthier at home with the support of local pharmacies, the companies said.
Bobbie Organic Original Infant Formula debuts at Costco.com

The exclusive two-pack of Bobbie’s 14 oz. Organic Original Infant Formula will be available online for $39.99.
Target plans 8 store openings for July, August

The openings are part of the 20 new locations that Target plans to open this year, and also reflect the retailer’s commitment to building more than 300 stores over the next decade.
HRG’s five notable products from June 2025

HRG reviewed 27 products in the health category, 125 items in the wellness sector and 53 products in the beauty aisle to see which ones stood out as Products to Watch.
Hikma obtains FDA OK for Tyzavan

Tyzavan is a glycopeptide antibacterial.
Michigan adds Padagis’ OTC Naloxone spray to its distribution network

The company will distribute its naloxone spray to more than 1,000 sites across Michigan through its dedicated portal.
Method sponsors Bad Bunny’s ‘No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí’ residency

As the official body wash and hand wash sponsor of Bad Bunny’s No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí residency, the brand debuted a reimagined bathroom experience at El Coliseo de Puerto Rico.

Video: Nourishing Change Conference recap (in 52 seconds)

We headed to Cincinnati, Ohio, home of the Kroger Company's headquarters, to learn about the latest retailer- and supplier-led initiatives focusing on nutrition, health and inclusion.

Video: Walmart pharmacist shares tips on how to best prepare for allerg

Lindsey Stagmaier, PharmD, pharmacy manager at Walmart, spoke to DSN about allergy season and how the public can best determine whether they are suffering from symptoms related to a cold versus allergies.

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Walgreens Boots Alliance shareholders approve pending Sycamore Partners acquisition

Costco reports sales increase during June

University of Maryland Pharmacy Students Tell Us About Their Views on the Profession—Part 1

Ulta Beauty acquires British beauty retailer Space NK

Amazon’s Prime Day drives $7B in online spending on first day

Clover Health launches New Jersey Community Pharmacy Program with IPC’s iCare+ network

Bobbie Organic Original Infant Formula debuts at Costco.com

Target plans 8 store openings for July, August

HRG’s five notable products from June 2025

Hikma obtains FDA OK for Tyzavan

Michigan adds Padagis’ OTC Naloxone spray to its distribution network

Method sponsors Bad Bunny’s ‘No Me Quiero Ir de Aquí’ residency

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